Africa

We've got a bit of everything for you in this bundle! 

Stockholm

Sweden isn’t just the sleek, high-design wonderland you see in glossy magazines—it’s an outdoor enthusiast’s dream, packed with history and a café culture that’s arguably the best in the world. Whether you’re hunting for the best Sweden flight deals to experience the midnight sun in Swedish Lapland, wandering the historic streets of Stockholm’s Gamla Stan, or exploring the maritime charm of Gothenburg, we’ve got your back. Our navigators are on the hunt for the genuinely good value airfare that unlocks the magic of Scandinavia, giving you the insider tips you need to book smarter, save on the essentials, and secure cheap flights to Sweden.

Sweden

Sweden isn’t just the sleek, high-design wonderland you see in glossy magazines—it’s an outdoor enthusiast’s dream, packed with history and a café culture that’s arguably the best in the world.

Mombasa

If you’re looking for a sign to finally book that trip to Kenya, this is it: wide-open savannas, world-class wildlife, and vibrant local culture are closer (and more affordable!) than you think. We’re constantly tracking the best Kenya flight deals so you can swap your daily commute for a sunrise safari in the Masai Mara or a relaxing escape to the white sands of Diani Beach without spending a fortune. Our guides break down exactly how to navigate the travel landscape, from picking the best time to visit to uncovering the most underrated places in Nairobi, ensuring you score cheap flights to Kenya and make your budget go further.

Kenya

If you’re looking for a sign to finally book that trip to Kenya, this is it: wide-open savannas, world-class wildlife, and vibrant local culture are closer (and more affordable!) than you think.

Billund

Denmark is far more than just sleek architecture and an obsession with bike lanes—it’s an effortless blend of Scandi-cool design, cosy hygge culture, and historic harbour cities that don't need to shout to be impressive. Whether you’re planning a weekend of design-spotting in Copenhagen, exploring the ancient, cobbled streets of Aarhus, or chasing music festival highs in Roskilde, we’re constantly tracking the best Denmark flight deals to get you there for a bargain. Stop overpaying, snag some cheap flights to Denmark, and find out why this corner of Scandinavia is worth far more than just a quick layover.

Denmark

Denmark is far more than just sleek architecture and an obsession with bike lanes—it’s an effortless blend of Scandi-cool design, cosy hygge culture, and historic harbour cities that don't need to shout to be impressive.

Gothenburg

Bergen

Norway has a knack for making almost every other landscape look a bit ordinary, and with the right intel, getting there doesn't have to cost a fortune. We’re deep in the data to find you the best Norway flight deals, clearing the path for you to trade your local view for the dramatic, towering fjords, the Northern Lights, or the historic charm of Bergen. Our insider strategy will help you score cheap flights to Norway and keep your travel budget focused on the important stuff—like exploring the vibrant streets of Oslo and experiencing the wild, untamed beauty of the Arctic north.

Norway

Norway has a knack for making almost every other landscape look a bit ordinary, and with the right intel, getting there doesn't have to cost a fortune.

Bremen

Germany

Dusseldorf

Nairobi

Cologne

Nuremberg

Munich

Hanover

Copenhagen

Oslo

Frankfurt

Lagos

Nigeria

Brussels

It’s rare to find a country that packs so much culture into such a travel-sized package, yet Belgium remains one of Europe’s most underrated escapes. Whether you’re nursing a legendary Trappist ale in a Brussels tavern, getting lost in the storybook canals of Bruges, or soaking up the historic, edgy energy of Ghent, you’re doing it all in one of the most accessible corners of the continent. We’re obsessively tracking the best Belgium flight deals to make sure you get there for less, leaving you more of your travel budget to spend on moules-frites and local chocolate. Skip the high-priced travel packages, secure your cheap flights to Belgium, and discover why this compact gem is punching way above its weight class.

Belgium

It’s rare to find a country that packs so much culture into such a travel-sized package, yet Belgium remains one of Europe’s most underrated escapes.

Kigali

Rwanda

Africa 🌇 in €410s-€590s rtn and business in €1450s-€1690s rtn

Are the end of summer sales turning into a Black Friday 2.0? It definitely looks that way!

Forget the stereotype that England is nothing but endless gray drizzle, overpriced tourist traps in London, and people obsessing over the weather. We’re here to help you get past the postcard clichés and uncover the real magic, from the rolling hills of the Cotswolds and the moody peaks of the Lake District to the buzzing, eclectic streets of Manchester. We’re always hunting down the best England flight deals so you can save your cash for the actual essentials—like proper pub grub and a decent pint. This is your insider’s guide to booking cheap flights to England, and proving that the best of the UK is well within reach if you know how to search for it.

England

We’re here to help you get past the postcard clichés and uncover the real magic, from the rolling hills of the Cotswolds and the moody peaks of the Lake District to the buzzing, eclectic streets of Manchester.

South Africa isn't just a country; it's practically a whole continent squeezed into one incredible, diverse package. Where else can you start your day spotting the Big Five on safari and finish it sipping world-class wine near Cape Town, all while marveling at the sheer majesty of Table Mountain?
From the dramatic coastal drives of the Garden Route to the buzzing, complex history woven into every street corner, this place demands your full attention and rewards you with breathtaking scenery and adventures at every turn.
Prepare for epic views, mind-blowing food, and a destination that constantly reminds you that life is far too short not to own a pair of binoculars. Bonus points for spying the tiny penguins!

South Africa

Adventurous Travelers, assemble! South Africa delivers a jam-packed itinerary where you can start your day spotting the Big Five on safari and end it sipping local wine at the foot of Table Mountain. Think dramatic coastal drives and a rich, complex history alongside mind-blowing nature.

Zimbabwe

Uganda

Let’s face it, your current desktop background is probably a picture of the Seychelles, so why not make the jump from screen-saver fantasy to actual reality?
Visiting this tropical haven means trading your office chair for a sun lounger beside postcard-perfect beaches, where giant granite boulders meet impossibly clear turquoise water. It’s the kind of escape that’s both ridiculously luxurious and genuinely wild, where you can spend the morning snorkeling vibrant coral reefs and the afternoon greeting ancient giant tortoises. 
Forget fighting for towel space; the only thing you’ll be wrestling is the urge to never, ever leave, proving that sometimes, the most cliché paradise is actually the best one.

Seychelles

Forget fighting for towel space; the only thing you’ll be wrestling in the Seychelles is the urge to never, ever leave, proving that sometimes, the most cliché paradise is actually the best one.

We get it—you’ve been staring at those epic savanna photos for ages, but the fear of a massive airfare bill has kept you grounded. It’s time to break that cycle, because we’re here to help you snag cheap flights to Tanzania so you can finally trade your daily routine for a sunrise safari in the Serengeti. Whether your goal is to conquer the towering heights of Mount Kilimanjaro or kick back on the sun-drenched beaches of Zanzibar, we’re constantly hunting down the best Tanzania flight deals to make it happen without draining your savings. Start packing your bags; the adventure of a lifetime is much more affordable than you think.

Tanzania

Whether your goal is to conquer the towering heights of Mount Kilimanjaro or kick back on the sun-drenched beaches of Zanzibar, we’ve got you covered.

Madagascar

Zambia

Ghana

Across Africa 🌍 in £430s-£790s rtn

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If you’re still picturing the Netherlands as just one giant postcard of windmills and wooden shoes, you’re missing out on one of Europe’s most dynamic corners. This is the place where historic canal-side cycling meets cutting-edge urban design and a bar culture that’s second to none. We’re scouting the routes to land you the best Netherlands flight deals, whether you’re plotting a culture-heavy weekend in Amsterdam, exploring the industrial cool of Rotterdam, or getting lost in the medieval charm of Utrecht. Don’t just scroll through photos—book the cheap flights to the Netherlands and find out why this place is so much more than just the stereotypes.

Netherlands

This is the place where historic canal-side cycling meets cutting-edge urban design and a bar culture that’s second to none.

Namibia

Across Africa 🌍 in €370s-€590s rtn

Rwanda's undergone quite the transformation.

Seattle

The United States is a travel heavyweight, packing everything from dazzling skylines and buzzing neon cities to natural wonders so epic they make your camera feel inadequate. It's the land of big ideas and even bigger distances—which is precisely where Jack’s Flight Club comes in. We’re here to help you skip the seriously long bus rides and the soul-crushing flight search by finding the cheap flights for you and proving you don't need to break the bank just to cross a few time zones.
Whether you're planning a swift weekend trip to the Big Apple, a surf session on the West Coast, or a grand tour of the national parks, we've got your back. Our Navigators love sprinkling in a generous helping of insider knowledge to make your trip count—because life’s too short to pay silly money for flights you can’t even brag about.

United States

The United States is a travel heavyweight, packing everything from dazzling skylines and buzzing neon cities to natural wonders so epic they make your camera feel inadequate. It's the land of big ideas and even bigger distances.

Atlanta

Dallas

Washington DC

Boston

Philadelphia

Houston

San Francisco

Los Angeles

Rwanda 🦍 in $880s-$940s RT

Otherworldly islands, beautiful deserts, bustling cities, and more!

Johannesburg

Cape Town

Antananarivo

Addis Ababa

Ethiopia

Windhoek

Mahé

Harare

Lusaka

Dar es Salaam

Chicago

Abuja

Newark

New York

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Berlin

Paris

France isn't just about Eiffel Tower selfies; it’s a country that deserves a serious deep dive without the pretension—or the heavy price tag. We’re here to help you snag cheap flights to France so you can spend less on airfare and more on what actually matters: endless glasses of Bordeaux, buttery croissants, and authentic French food. Whether you’re planning a culture binge in the romantic streets of Paris, hunting for sunshine along the French Riviera, or wandering through the vineyard-lined hills of Provence, we’ve got the insider intelligence to get you there for less.

France

We’re here to help you snag cheap flights to France so you can spend less on airfare and more on what actually matters: endless glasses of Bordeaux, buttery croissants, and authentic French food.

Rwanda 🇷🇼 in €420s-€500s rtn

Omg business return is £1500 or premium economy £600. Just Googling what to do! Also gay so but more work before booking. This is a fab offer - thank you! 

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Postcard from Pablo

I got the Rwanda deal for £353 each return. Fantastic stuff. Many thanks!

Postcard from Soren 

Manchester -Jo’burg return Premium Economy Oct - Dec 2023
£655

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Postcard from Colin

Hi Jack &amp; Co!

I live in Bristol and loathe travelling to the London airports. In the Black Friday sale I saw the Air Lingus ticket from Bristol to Chicago. It was dirt cheap so I booked! I’ll be staying with some friends there before continuing my trip to Guatemala for a wedding. Thanks a bunch, I would have never come across the Air Lingus routes from Bristol airport if it wasn’t for you. 

Thanks again and Merry Christmas! 

Postcard from Camila 

Hey Jack, I booked the Johannesburg from Manchester for March. £1535 for 2 adults return in premium economy. Buzzin!

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Canada

Portugal

If you&rsquo;re looking for some inspiration on the best places to visit in June, then you&rsquo;ve come to the right place!
Summer&rsquo;s finally arrived in the Northern Hemisphere, so the temperatures are creeping up nicely, but you should still be able to avoid the peak of the summer crowds that&rsquo;ll arrive later on in the season.
Then down in the Southern Hemisphere, some countries are leaving their wet weather behind, and the sunshine is starting to appear again &mdash; aka, no emergency brolly packing!
Read through our choices of the best places to visit in June and take your pick between iconic cultural festivals across Europe, idyllic beach breaks off the African coast, and plenty more! 
<h2 dir="ltr">Porto, Portugal</h2>
Why? Festa de S&atilde;o Jo&atilde;o
Key dates: 23rd June 2026
Closest airport: Porto (OPO)
Parties, fireworks, and hitting people with plastic hammers&hellip; that&rsquo;s the S&atilde;o Jo&atilde;o Festival!&nbsp;
Each year, on the night of June 23rd (Saint John&rsquo;s Eve), the streets of Porto come alive in celebrations that date back around 700 years. All throughout the city you&rsquo;ll find concerts, dancing, and <a href="https://cantocooking.com/porto-sao-joao-festival-guide-everything-you-need-to-know/#:~:text=3.%20What%20to%20Eat%20During%20S%C3%A3o%20Jo%C3%A3o%20Festival%20in%20Porto%3A%20A%20Feast%20for%20the%20Senses">traditional dishes</a> getting grilled up right before your eyes.
And while there&rsquo;s plenty going on in the streets, the Douro River is where you&rsquo;re gonna wanna be. Once the sun sets, you&rsquo;ll get the best views of massive firework displays and locals releasing thousands of glowing lanterns into the night sky.

<h2 dir="ltr">Newfoundland, Canada</h2>
Why? Iceberg season
Key dates: Early June
Closest airport: St. John&rsquo;s (YYT)
So you&rsquo;ve heard of chasing storms and Northern Lights, but what about <a href="https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/newfoundland-coast-iceberg-alley">iceberg chasing</a>?
Iceberg Alley is a stretch of water off the coast of Newfoundland where massive icebergs drift through from Greenland each year &mdash; some are over 10,000 years old!&nbsp;
Iceberg viewing season starts in April over there, but it reaches its peak in May-June, when hundreds of travellers flock to the coast.
Of course, you might not wanna jump on a boat to see them (did you never see Titanic?!), but somewhere like <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLGQwTgSfd5/">Twillingate</a>, aka the &lsquo;Iceberg Capital of the World,&rsquo; has great viewpoints (yes, on solid ground) where you&rsquo;ll see the giants gently float past you.
The aptly named <a href="http://icebergfinder.com">icebergfinder.com</a> is a great tool to help you spot them too, with live location updates and pictures from other users.

<h2 dir="ltr">Rwanda</h2>
Why? Gorilla trekking
Key dates: All month
Closest airport: Kigali (KGL)
One word: gorillas.
June is the start of the high season for gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, which means you&rsquo;ll be treated to mostly dry weather and great hiking conditions. Though you may want to pack an emergency poncho; it is a tropical rainforest after all!
Now we can&rsquo;t promise you&rsquo;ll be able to get <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUXhNc0d8gU">as up close and personal as Sir David Attenborough</a>. But once you have your <a href="https://www.volcanoesnationalpark.com/rwanda-gorilla-trekking-permit/">trekking permit</a> sorted (it&rsquo;s recommended you do this well in advance), you&rsquo;ll be able to go out looking for those endangered mountain gorillas and golden monkeys.
And of course, it&rsquo;s not just animals! Nope, this park got its name because the summits of not one, not two, but&nbsp;<a href="https://rwandaecocompany.com/the-five-volcano-mountains-in-rwanda/">five dormant volcanoes</a> lie within it. Make sure you&rsquo;ve got some comfy hiking boots!

<h2 dir="ltr">Dalarna, Sweden</h2>
Why? Swedish Midsummer&nbsp;
Key dates: 19th June 2026
Closest airport: Stockholm (ARN), or &Ouml;rebro (ORB)
<a href="https://sweden.se/culture/celebrations/swedish-midsummer">Midsummer</a> is one of Sweden&rsquo;s most iconic traditions, when the country comes together to celebrate the days being at their longest by dancing around a maypole wearing flower crowns and traditional outfits.
Celebrations happen all over the country, but the <a href="https://www.visitdalarna.se/en/everything-you-need-know-about-midsummer-dalarna">Dalarna region</a> is where you wanna be. When midsummer rolls around, tens of thousands of visitors flock to small towns like Leksand to celebrate the festival. 
The world&rsquo;s biggest celebrations happen there, featuring traditional fiddlers, choirs, folk outfits, and Sweden&rsquo;s tallest maypole to ring dance around. And as for&nbsp;<a href="https://swedishness.ch/blogs/midsummer-blogs/midsummerfood">the food</a>, a dish of pickled herring and new potatoes, followed by strawberry cake for dessert, is a must.

<h2 dir="ltr">San Francisco, USA</h2>
Why? Pride
Key dates: 27th-28th June
Closest airport: San Francisco (SFO)
June is Pride Month in the US, and let me tell you, <a href="https://sfpride.org/">San Francisco</a> goes all out.
This city has a lot of history surrounding the March; in 1978 Harvey Milk delivered his 'Hope' speech, and the flag we've all come to recognise was flown for the first time.
Nowadays, it&rsquo;s not America&rsquo;s biggest Pride festival (you&rsquo;ll have to head over to <a href="https://www.nycpride.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York</a> for that), but it certainly packs a punch with a massive parade travelling through the city, complete with massive floats and wildly colourful outfits.
And it&rsquo;s not just the parade to keep you busy &mdash; the city&rsquo;s iconic Civic Center becomes a hub for other festivities, with seemingly endless entertainment from singers, dancers, and drag queens who deliver on all fronts.
P.S. If you fancy a Californian road trip, you could start in&nbsp;<a href="https://lapride.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LA on their pride weekend</a>, spend 2 weeks driving through the state, and end in San Fran just in time!&nbsp;

<h2 dir="ltr">Zanzibar</h2>
Why? High season
Key dates: All month
Nearest airport: Zanzibar (ZNZ)
<a href="https://www.discoverafrica.com/safaris/zanzibar/zanzibar-in-june/">June</a> marks the start of the long dry season (through to October) in Zanzibar, which means you&rsquo;re arriving on the island just in time for bright blue skies and plenty of sunshine.
Most travellers flock here for the <a href="https://passportnomads.com/best-beaches-in-zanzibar/">idyllic beaches</a>. And with endless stretches of soft white sand and glittering blue water, we can totally see why.
But it&rsquo;s not just about the beaches. If you can bring yourself to step away from your towel (I know, it&rsquo;s hard!), you can go scuba diving, kite surfing, island hopping, wandering around&nbsp;<a href="https://annaeverywhere.com/stone-town-zanzibar/">historic Stone Town</a>, and loads more.
And if you need tips on any of the above, you&rsquo;ll find loads of advice <a href="https://members.jacksflightclub.com/articles/jfcs-guide-to-zanzibar">in our guide to Zanzibar</a>. Tried, tested, and approved by Jack's Navigators!

The Best Places To Visit In June

Iceland

Brazil

Indonesia

Malaysia

Hey there, Travellers,
This week has been fairly incendiary when it comes to panic-inducing headlines about jet fuel shortages. You're likely wondering whether your own trips will be affected over the coming months, and unfortunately I can't give you a definitive answer.
Major airlines like Lufthansa have already cut services, and US budget airline Spirit (which had been in trouble for a while) officially entered liquidation last weekend. This uncertainty has led <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/jet-fuel-shortage-flight-cancellations-airline-easyjet-ryanair-b2971558.html#:~:text=Below%20is%20a%20list%20of%20how%20airlines%20are%20responding%2C%20in%20alphabetical%20order%3A">airlines</a> such as easyJet and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.which.co.uk/news/article/will-holiday-companies-hike-the-price-of-already-booked-trips-due-to-the-oil-crisis-aXZQf1R2khBr">package operators like lastminute.com</a> to reassure travellers that they won't come asking you for more money after booking (which, apparently, they have the right to do).
Don't panic, though; if you're yet to book your next trip, we're still finding plenty of <a href="https://members.jacksflightclub.com/flights">great-value Flights</a>, both short- and long-haul, throughout this year and into next. Our best advice for saving cash on a trip right now is to stay flexible and let yourself be inspired by alternative destinations.&nbsp;
Happy travels and safe landings,

Katy - Editor of The Detour

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The man, the myth, the legend, Sir David Attenborough turned 100 years old today. He has dedicated his life to documenting nature and conservation around the world, and left us a trail of travel inspiration along the way.
Here are some of our top Attenborough-inspired destinations that we think everyone should add to their bucket list:
<h2 id="r">Rwanda &amp; Uganda</h2>

Travel Inspiration

We'll <a href="https://youtu.be/MUXhNc0d8gU?si=sjwDLcuaLDCQdvYm">let David tell you why</a> you&nbsp;must&nbsp;add these countries to your list.
The gorilla trekking high season&mdash;with the best hiking conditions&mdash;runs from June to September, with a bonus short dry season from mid-December to early February offering a second chance.&nbsp;
It is important to know that gorilla trekking is highly regulated in both Rwanda and Uganda, and only 90&ndash;150 permits are available each day, depending on the country. If you're going at short notice, make sure to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.volcanoesnationalparkrwanda.com/trip-planner/gorilla-permits/">book your permit</a>&nbsp;or an organized tour before you book your flights.
Now, onto picking between Rwanda and Uganda:
<ul>
<li>Pick Rwanda if you only have time for a brief stopover to go gorilla trekking. Volcanoes National Park is close to Kigali Airport, whereas it'll take around 9 hours to drive&nbsp;<a href="https://www.brilliant-uganda.com/how-to-get-to-bwindi-impenetrable-national-park">from Entebbe to Bwindi</a> Impenetrable National Park. </li>
<li>Trekking routes in Rwanda are considered more open, and not as steep and slippery compared to Uganda's.&nbsp; </li>
<li>Uganda has more habituated mountain gorillas and so admits <a href="https://www.bwindinationalparkuganda.com/information-blog/gorilla-permits/">more trekkers per day, for cheaper</a>&mdash;we're talking around &euro;1380 vs &euro;550. </li>
<li>Apart from gorilla trekking, Uganda has <a href="https://followalice.com/knowledge/top-20-things-to-do-in-uganda-the-definitive-list">more adventure activities to offer</a>, while Rwanda's <a href="https://kgm.rw/about/">recent history of genocide and societal turnaround</a> makes for a meaningful learning opportunity.</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="b">Borneo</h2>

Sir David first visited the island 70 years ago to meet the elusive orangutan in the wild. He's returned multiple times since, working to highlight the impact of deforestation and importance of conservation, and has left a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2014/may/03/meeting-orangutans-borneo-malaysia">positive footprint in the local community</a>.
On any trip to Borneo, Kota Kinabalu is the place to start (and most likely where you'll arrive). It is a great base for trips to islands off the coast. <a href="https://www.mysabah.com/wordpress/mengalum-island-and-the-mysterious-anchor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mengalum Island</a> is around an hour away from the city, while trips to <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=sapi+and+manukan+island&amp;rlz=1C1FKPE_en-GBGB937GB938&amp;sxsrf=AOaemvLUkbu-Pn6tek29kBgwg8pFdBMmRA:1634820726461&amp;source=lnms&amp;tbm=isch&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwj70q_lxdvzAhXVAmMBHYepAgw4ChD8BSgBegQIARAD&amp;biw=1920&amp;bih=937&amp;dpr=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sapi and Manukan</a> just take 20 minutes. Either way, you'll be greeted by passing sea turtles and colourful coral reefs.
No matter where you are, you can't miss Mt. Kinabalu in the distance. It's the country's highest mountain and considered very safe to hike up via one of the <a href="https://www.mountkinabalu.com/mount-kinabalu/trail-routes" target="_blank" rel="noopener">two standard trails</a>. You can also opt to take the <a href="https://www.mountkinabalu.com/ferrata" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Via Ferrata</a> if the usual 2-day hike doesn't sound extreme enough for you...
A trip on the old <a href="https://thebackpackinghousewife.com/north-borneo-heritage-railway/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">North Borneo Railway</a> is probably a more relaxing way to travel through the jungle. It's designed for tourists and only runs twice a week, but it gives you access to more rural areas without hiring a car.
Borneo is one of only two places in the world where you can see orangutans in the wild (the other being Sumatra), and that's definitely easier if you have your own transport. It's about a 6 hr drive from Kota Kinabalu to eastern Sabah, where you'll have the best chances of spotting the ginger giants.
From there, you can drive to the Kinabatangan River to pick up a boat tour to spot them hanging by the river or head to Deramakot Forest Reserve to be taken off-road in a 4x4. You can save yourself some time on the road with a cheap <a href="https://www.google.com/travel/flights/search?tfs=CBwQAhomEgoyMDI2LTA5LTEyKABqDQgCEgkvbS8wMV9nN2ZyBwgBEgNTREsaJhIKMjAyNi0wOS0xOSgAagcIARIDU0RLcg0IAhIJL20vMDFfZzdmQAFIAXABggELCP___________wGYAQE&amp;tfu=EgYIARAAGAA&amp;hl=en-GB&amp;curr=GBP" target="_blank" rel="noopener">domestic flight to Sandakan</a>, where you can also join organised tours.
It's possible to save a bit of cash and make your own way to the boat tours without a car, but public transport there isn't great&mdash;<a href="https://travelynnfamily.com/getting-from-kota-kinabalu-to-sandakan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">this blog</a> gives you a good idea of how to go it alone.
<h2 id="a">Alaska</h2>

Fans of&nbsp;Frozen Planet, Planet Earth and Our Planet, this one's for you. Alaska is packed with amazing sights, especially in summer, and you hardly need to leave Anchorage to see them.
Following the <a href="https://anchoragecoastaltrail.com/">coastal trail</a> from downtown to Kincaid Park will show you a bit of everything the area has to offer&mdash;epic <a href="https://www.alaska.org/guide/alaskas-most-impressive-mountains">mountain views</a>, a <a href="https://www.alaska.org/detail/earthquake-park">park</a> famous for being the site of a 1964 earthquake, <a href="https://www.anchorage.net/plan-your-trip/things-to-know/frequently-asked-alaska-travel-questions/how-to-find-a-moose-in-anchorage-in-less-than-an-hour/">wild moose</a> (in under an hour, apparently), <a href="https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=viewinglocations.pointworonzof">beluga whales and bald eagles</a>.
Unsurprisingly, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.alaska.org/advice/best-festivals-to-celebrate-summer-solstice-in-alaska">summer solstice</a> is a pretty big thing over there. Not only are there street and beach parties galore, there's also a midnight baseball game, music festivals in the mountains, and even a midnight sea swim (for the brave)!
And you will even get some serious glacier action in summer, too. You can actually find&nbsp;<a href="https://www.anchorage.net/outdoors/glaciers/">60 glaciers within 80 km of Anchorage</a>!&nbsp;<a href="https://andreakuuipoabroad.com/how-to-see-portage-glacier/">Portage Glacier</a> is easy to reach by train or bus (followed by a boat trip across the lake) and lets you get right up close. Tackling the <a href="https://www.10adventures.com/hikes/anchorage/portage-pass-and-lake/">hiking trail</a> is probably the best way to get a real impression of the glacier's size.&nbsp;
If that doesn't quite scratch the itch, you can also pick up boat trips to countless more glaciers from the nearby town of Whittier on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.travelalaska.com/Destinations/Regions/Southcentral/Prince-William-Sound">Prince William Sound</a>.
But regardless of when you go and how far from the city you stray, prep the Attenborough voice in your head and keep your eyes peeled for&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/ZcyCul68A7Q?si=5_iTYT5KPRfcTvt8">Alaskan snowy owl chicks</a> playing a game of hide-and-seek.
 These are just a few of our faves, but there are&nbsp;so&nbsp;many more we'd love to delve into, like <a href="https://members.jacksflightclub.com/articles/pockets-of-solitude-7-places-to-embrace-your-inner-introvert#:~:text=Trade%20people%20for%20wildlife%20in%20the%20Gal%C3%A1pagos%20Islands">the Galapagos Islands</a> and its unique and bizarre wildlife, or <a href="https://members.jacksflightclub.com/articles/top-tips-for-visiting-glorious-ghana">Ghana</a> with its endangered crocodile populations. But if you're still dreaming of <a href="https://youtu.be/EiQzls8YQcw?si=kdZ6muO1MdzCYhOl">Life in the Freezer</a>, here's that link to <a href="https://members.jacksflightclub.com/articles/the-beginners-guide-to-visiting-antarctica">our Beginner's Guide to Anarctica</a> again.
Let us know <a href="https://members.jacksflightclub.com/articles/detour-236-attenborough-inspired-trips#comments">in the comments</a> which nature-fuelled destination is top of your list!

Continuing our Attenborough-inspired topics, last week I asked you where in the world you've had luck spotting whales. Thankfully, you all have some great tips!
Here are a few of the spots that came up multiple times across our comments, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/jacksflightclub/permalink/2807904842898692/">Facebook community</a>, and The Detour inbox.
<h2 id="k">Kaikoura, New Zealand</h2>
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"New Zealand, South Island Kaikoura, can be done by boat <a href="https://worldofwhales.co.nz/whale-watching-flights">or helicopter</a>.<span class="html-span xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x4k7w5x x1h91t0o x1h9r5lt x1jfb8zj xv2umb2 x1beo9mf xaigb6o x12ejxvf x3igimt xarpa2k xedcshv x1lytzrv x1t2pt76 x7ja8zs x1qrby5j">"&nbsp;-&nbsp;Jean
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"The whale watching I appreciated most, however, was in Kaikoura in New Zealand. I got so much information about the sperm whales and I loved their meticulous attention to sustainability. They really educated the tourists on plastic use and even explained that the boats they used and the methods to find the whales were used in a way to cause as little disturbance as possible to the whale&rsquo;s environment and communication system." - BoldHiker86402
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<h2 id="ic">Canada</h2>
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"Johnstone Strait, British Columbia. Lots of humpbacks and orcas in September '25. Also, Bay of Fundy (Nova Scotia) had about 4 different kinds when I went in 2018."&nbsp;- Mel
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<h2 id="b">Brazil</h2>
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"Abrolhos islands in Bahia, Brazil are a real treat for nature lovers and for a bonus there are usually whales in the area which you visit by boat. We loved it and were not sure which we enjoyed most: watching whales play, snorkeling in crystal clear water full of fish or wandering past all sorts of marine birds that completely ignored us."&nbsp;- GutsyHolidaymaker46937
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"I saw a rock moving once whilst surfing at Praia do Santinho, in Florianopolis, Brasil. It was a humpback whale."&nbsp;-&nbsp;IndomitablePassenger07727
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<h2 id="ic">Iceland</h2>
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<hr>"We saw several kinds of whales in very early October in Iceland."&nbsp;- PeripateticNavigator74163</blockquote>
Keep those whale-spotting tips coming <a href="https://members.jacksflightclub.com/articles/detour-236-attenborough-inspired-trips#comments">in the comments</a>, readers! As always, pics earn bonus points 🐋

Reader's Corner

All the important (or silly, or strange) travel news from across the web this week.
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<li class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1 mui-1kubl8f">A German tourist has <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/07/german-tourist-awarded-after-losing-out-sunloungers-greek-hotel">won a payout of &euro;1000</a> after being unable to find a free sunlounger during his trip to Kos in 2024. </li>
<li class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1 mui-1kubl8f">A <a href="https://www.itv.com/news/channel/2026-05-06/airport-staff-pushed-to-hit-targets-for-bag-charges-in-leaked-poster">leaked picture</a> from a non-passenger area at Jersey Airport apparently shows a sign encouraging staff to aim for &pound;200 per flight in oversized carry-on charges. </li>
<li class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1 mui-1kubl8f">Here's <a href="https://metro.co.uk/2026/05/05/rookie-public-transport-habit-shows-japanese-locals-a-tourist-28242423/">how not to stick out as a tourist</a> when traveling by public transport in Japan. </li>
<li class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1 mui-1kubl8f">Why are <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/news/yemen-people-california-coffee-oman-b2969453.html">Yemeni coffee houses</a> seeing such a boom in popularity in the US? </li>
<li class="MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1 mui-1kubl8f">And finally, ever wondered whether celebrities also look like convicts in their passport photos? <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2026/may/04/ready-for-their-close-ups-celebrity-passport-photos">Here's the answer</a>.</li>
</ul>

Travel News

Attenborough-Inspired Trips to Celebrate His Centenary

We'll <a href="https://youtu.be/MUXhNc0d8gU?si=sjwDLcuaLDCQdvYm">let David tell you why</a> you&nbsp;must&nbsp;add these countries to your list.
The gorilla trekking high season&mdash;with the best hiking conditions&mdash;runs from June to September, with a bonus short dry season from mid-December to early February offering a second chance.&nbsp;
It is important to know that gorilla trekking is highly regulated in both Rwanda and Uganda, and only 90&ndash;150 permits are available each day, depending on the country. If you're going at short notice, make sure to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.volcanoesnationalparkrwanda.com/trip-planner/gorilla-permits/">book your permit</a>&nbsp;or an organized tour before you book your flights.
<img src="https://cdn.jacksflightclub.com/id/b359c09d096b05baec5c36b994c8de80f2e9b110" alt="A winding road cuts through the lush greenery of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda." width="555" height="416" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">
Now, onto picking between Rwanda and Uganda:
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<li>Pick Rwanda if you only have time for a brief stopover to go gorilla trekking. Volcanoes National Park is close to Kigali Airport, whereas it'll take around 9-hours to drive <a href="https://www.brilliant-uganda.com/how-to-get-to-bwindi-impenetrable-national-park">from Entebbe to Bwindi</a> Impenetrable National Park. </li>
<li>Trekking routes in Rwanda are considered more open, and not as steep and slippery compared to Uganda's.&nbsp; </li>
<li>Uganda has more habituated mountain gorillas and so admits <a href="https://www.bwindinationalparkuganda.com/information-blog/gorilla-permits/">more trekkers per day, for cheaper</a>&mdash;we're talking around &euro;1380 vs &euro;550. </li>
<li>Apart from gorilla trekking, Uganda has <a href="https://followalice.com/knowledge/top-20-things-to-do-in-uganda-the-definitive-list">more adventure activities to offer</a>, while Rwanda's <a href="https://kgm.rw/about/">recent history of genocide and societal turnaround</a> makes for a meaningful learning opportunity.</li>
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After You Land: Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda/Uganda

Georgia

Serbia

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Behind the scenes with Head Flight Finder Tristan on his last day at Jack's Flight Club</h2>
As you know from our recent birthday celebrations, JFC just turned 8 years old. But today, we&rsquo;re talking about something that happened 7 years ago &mdash; Head Flight Finder Tristan joined the team as employee #4!&nbsp;
Over the years, he has shaped the way Jack&rsquo;s Flight Club works. From teaching us all what makes a good flight tip, to developing the ways we find them, and even something as small as the font we use to write your emails, he&rsquo;s been involved in it all.&nbsp;
That said, all good things must come to an end, and Tristan has decided to move on. In fact, today is his last day at JFC, so I made sure to grab him for a very unofficial exit interview.
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<h3>Let&rsquo;s start at the beginning &mdash; when did you join Jack&rsquo;s Flight Club and why?</h3>
September 2017. I was already a member, and I saw Jack do an Ask Me Anything on Reddit some months earlier, about four or five months before I joined. And then in one of the emails I saw that they were looking for someone to help with the customer service and flight finding. I thought, &ldquo;I work in customer service and I would like to work from home, and I really like what Jack's Flight Club is doing,&rdquo; so I thought I would apply.&nbsp;
I had to record an excruciating video explaining why I thought I was the right person for the job&hellip; But, I got it and apparently, I was!&nbsp;
Back then, I was working with Jack directly all day, every day. Just passing messages back and forth, with him teaching me things, giving me lots of deal introduction reviews. It was like a really small family in those days.
<h3>Obviously, it was quite different when you started. And then we grew! What was the turning point?</h3>
I think it must have been the second half of 2018 up until the end of 2019. The company really exploded at that point, we went from 100K members to 1m+! And tons of people joined the company in that time as well, there were so many gaps to fill. That&rsquo;s when I started officially managing the flight finding team.
It's only been five or six years since the team really grew, but it feels like a lifetime ago at this point. Tons of people have been here for ages now. Danni (Head of Social Media) joined a few months after me, Genora and Andreia (Flight Finders) are both approaching their 5th anniversary.&nbsp;
<h3>How has your job changed over the years?</h3>
Back then, I was doing a lot of typical managerial stuff. Nowadays, it&rsquo;s a lot more technical/design/programming stuff! Big picture things.&nbsp;
I&rsquo;m really proud of the tools we&rsquo;ve managed to develop. When you're doing flight finding, there's a lot of repetitive work, scouring Google Flights and comparing fares, unless you have something like our Dealbot to help you. Developing that meant we were able to expand to all the departure airports that we have without exponentially growing the size of the team.
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Whenever we have a tech issue and Dealbot isn't working, it can be really annoying for everyone and slows the team down. I kind of think, &ldquo;I'm sorry, it went down, but also thank you for reminding me how useful it is!&rdquo; It&rsquo;s great to have built tools that genuinely help the team.&nbsp;
I also like that I was able to update the design of the emails. That happened in September 2021. We modernised it quite a bit, got rid of that grey background! And more recently, we changed how the free emails look. I&rsquo;m proud of that one because it introduces a lot of content and customisation. I&rsquo;m always really happy if I can improve the member experience, really.
<h3>And now onto the tough questions &mdash; how many flight tips do you think you&rsquo;ve sent over the years?</h3>
I mean, over a thousand, that's for sure. Because I was the only flight finder other than Jack in 2017 to 2018. If I was sending a deal a day on average, For say three solid years, and a lot of days, I would send, two or three or four. So it's probably over 2000 at this point. Jeez!
I&rsquo;ve booked a few of those myself, of course. Toronto twice, Vancouver, Tanzania. &pound;10 return to Madrid as well. I&rsquo;ll have to do more once I&rsquo;ve left JFC &mdash; I&rsquo;ll still be following the flight tips!
<h3>Do you have a favourite deal of all time?</h3>
My favourite deal of all time is probably one I mention a lot &mdash; it was a Qatar Airways business class airfare to Malaysia and Thailand. And that one always sticks in my memory because I remember the rush I felt after finding it and how excited I was and how quickly I wrote that email.
It was incredible. It was four to five hundred pounds return, roughly. And Qatar's business class! A lot of people managed to book that one, so that was really nice. And the Vueling 2p flights to Vienna, or any time I found somewhere cool in Asia for less than &pound;350. That always made me really, really happy.
<h3>Have you learned about anywhere particularly cool over the years?</h3>
That's such a difficult one, because there&rsquo;s been so many. I might have to say, Iceland, where you can dive in a crack between the tectonic plates. These aren't a huge secret any more, I guess, but it&rsquo;s super cool.&nbsp;
And there's a lake in Rwanda, Lake Kivu, which is <a href="https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/geology/lake-kivu-the-ticking-time-bomb-that-could-one-day-explode-and-unleash-a-massive-deadly-gas-cloud">at risk of exploding</a>. It's really high in carbon dioxide and methane, and it could just explode without warning. It's very unlikely to happen, thankfully, but it might.
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And then there&rsquo;s the place in Kenya where there&rsquo;s a <a href="https://www.thesafaricollection.com/properties/giraffe-manor/">hotel inside a park</a> and the animals are just roaming around. The giraffes will just walk past your hotel room!&nbsp;
Or basically everything about Namibia, like the <a href="https://www.tcsworldtravel.com/article/skeleton-coast-exploring-namibias-desert-beaches">Skeleton Coast</a>, which is just covered in carcasses of old ships. There&rsquo;s some really amazing accommodations you can find there, but they're extraordinarily expensive and only for the richest people I think. It's a bucket list kind of a thing. Namibia is definitely one of those countries I want to visit as soon as I can.
<h3>What are your top five travel tips?</h3>
<ol>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Learn to <a href="https://jacksflightclub.com/travel-hub/one-bag-packing-hacks-to-change-the-way-you-travel">live out of a backpack</a>. Learn the one bag strategy. I know that was popular with our readers, because bag fees are so expensive these days. You can save a lot of money if you can live permanently from a backpack. Especially in a country like Mexico, where laundrettes are super cheap.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">My favourite Ryanair thing: check in as late as possible, and you're way more likely to get a seat with extra legroom or at the front of the plane. Those are the ones you have to pay for and if everyone else has already got their seat, they have to give you one of those.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Always <a href="https://jacksflightclub.com/travel-hub/is-it-safe-to-book-with-smaller-otas-on-momondo">check the OTAs</a> (online travel agencies). Not just because you might save some money, but also because they might include something that the airline wouldn't include usually, like bags.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The magic of <a href="https://jacksflightclub.com/travel-hub/how-to-find-and-book-cheap-multi-city-flights">open-jaw flights</a> would have to be one. If you're spending a lot of the time on your trip going from point A to point B, and then back to point A, you could waste a day or two of your precious holiday doing that. So, if you can just fly home from point B, or, even better, go on a little further to point C, and then fly back home, that's a fantastic option.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Just learn to roll with the punches and be open to anything. When I was doing the <a href="https://jacksflightclub.com/travel-hub/trans-european-race-updates">Trans-European Race</a>, it was kind of like, &ldquo;I have to get here. I've got a bus, I've got a train, there's this other option that we can go for, this route, or that route&hellip;&rdquo; I just had to keep things flexible, have a spontaneous mindset and then make the most out of any situation. So&hellip; be optimistic! Nothing can get you down if you have that mindset.</li>
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<h3>What is the most underrated place that you visited?</h3>
You might like my answer for this one. I'm trying to think if there's anything else that might compete with it. Hmm, underrated&hellip; No, I think it would have to be Georgia because it's just incredibly beautiful. When I was there, there were so few tourists. There were some, but it was nothing like as full as any big European city I've been to, anyway.&nbsp;
<img src="https://cdn.jacksflightclub.com/id/6f2d32c18437dd2e046c9af0c02f28afcb8c396c" width="676" height="507"> Tristan taking a nap on a cliff in Gudauri
An example of something I found really cool was the stairways that they have in the houses, and this concept of community and mix of cultures. And then the countryside is just amazing. Seeing the prehistoric caves. The views in the Caucasus, of course, and I didn't even get a chance to do some of the hikes in the west of the country, which looked really, really cool.
And it's super cheap. The only slightly painful part is that it's kind of a bit more expensive to fly to than other spots in that area.
If I was gonna do a runner-up, it&rsquo;d be Novi Sad in Serbia. That's an easy one. I mean, it's not somewhere you would go out of your way to visit as a Western European person. But if you're going to Serbia anyway, or you're in that region and looking for a stopover, I recommend Novi Sad. It's lovely.
There are some really beautiful buildings there. It's a small place where, to my understanding, Serbians go as a weekend getaway. There was this memorable moment where we went to get some sandwiches from a lady that just runs this sandwich place, kind of hole in the wall type thing that stays open late. She was such a character, and it was really fun ordering from her with her broken English.
And the atmosphere in the city was really, really nice in general. People out eating and drinking really late into the night. I think we finally got there and left the hotel around midnight, and there were still tables everywhere, the middle of the street full of people socialising. The people also seemed really happy that we visited, they were kind of surprised to see us, but they were happily surprised.
<h3>Now for a few quick-fire questions&hellip;&nbsp;</h3>
Window or aisle seat? Window
Is it okay to take your shoes off on a plane? Always! Everyone does it that I can tell, and it's just not comfortable to keep them on. I have super comfy travel shoes and my feet still get uncomfortable on a long plane journey. So yeah, absolutely. Unless your feet smell, in which case, it's never acceptable.
Top travel hack? Take an insulated water bottle. Especially for hard hikes and hot countries, having ice-cold water is worth it.
How many countries have you been to? Doing some quick maths, I&rsquo;d say it&rsquo;s around 25.&nbsp;
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<h3>What was your silliest travel mistake?&nbsp;</h3>
Probably not keeping my passport on me when I was going into the border crossing into Serbia. I left it in my bag, which was in the trailer attached to the bus, instead of on my person.
Or recently, I missed two flights just because I didn't check in at the right time. It has to be more than three hours before, or more than one hour before at the airport. And for whatever stupid reason in my head, I didn't do it, and then I got stung buying new flights for much more money. I did that twice in a week &mdash; it wasn&rsquo;t great.
Oh, and one time, I just booked the flight for the wrong month, and then I didn't realize until I got to the airport. Then there&rsquo;s machine washing my passport two weeks before I was gonna go do the Trans-European Race. Good one.
<h3>Wow, so even a pro traveller can have made a few mistakes in their time! Okay, now onto the final question&hellip; What will you miss most about working at Jack's Flight Club?</h3>
It's hard to say anything other than the people that work here. Especially the people who I have had the opportunity to see go from their first day here to where they are now, see how they've developed. Getting to see that process and then have my very small amount of influence on it is always the best part of the job for me and the most rewarding for sure.
<h3>There you go, that&rsquo;s you off the hook! Interview over. Thanks so much for sharing your wisdom with us all, and for being a huge part of team JFC all these years. You&rsquo;re going to be sorely missed!</h3>
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