Norire Arakelyan
Biography
Born and raised in London to parents of Armenian origin, Norire discovered his passion for travel from a young age, always keen to explore off-the-beaten-track destinations. He has visited five of the seven continents and been on numerous cruises. An enjoyment of short breaks has taken him all around Scandinavia and Europe, the regions he now specialises in. But it's not been all short trips. He's also travelled extensively across Africa, where he trekked with gorillas, camped in the Kalahari, spent time with the Himba tribe of Namibia and sailed in mokoro boats through the Okavango Delta. Most recently, on a trip to South America, he hiked in the Andes, relaxed his feet in the hot springs of the Atacama and spotted flamingos in Laguna Colorada.
Specialist destinations
Read Norire’s latest articles
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Wexas’ Norire Arakelyan reports on his recent visit to one of Croatia's unique hidden gems – Meneghetti Wine Hotel. Discover why it is the perfect getaway for those looking for relaxation, luxury and a taste of lstrian food and wine.
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We take a look at the world's best driving holidays, with everything from Iceland's geological drama to America's greatest road trips. Each has been carefully selected by our destination experts, reporting back from the road.
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Discover one of the least celebrated gems of Japan; Okinawa. In a world of its own, the archipelago is as diverse as it is plentiful, stretching from a main island in the north – featuring its cosmopolitan city namesake – to Ishigaki in the south, a paradise of pristine waters & exotic marine life.
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From wild coastlines and beach curves to mountain peaks and rolling countryside, the charms of the Iberian Peninsula are seemingly endless. To help point you in the right direction our destination experts have put together the following self-drive routes that showcase the best of it all.
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Travel in style with the ultimate collection of train journeys, chosen by our rail experts reporting back from the tracks. There’s everything from such old favourites as the Orient Express to new classics as Canada’s Rocky Mountaineer.
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Kick back, fill up your glass and take in two of travel's most gratifying experiences – exquisite wine and spectacular wildlife. Seeing the world's unique wildlife finds itself somewhere on all of our bucket lists. We explain how you can combine it with nature's other glorious gift – wine.
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Between the headline acts and lesser-known gems, these are the finest self-drives on the continent.
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Simply, this is the exhaustive guide for a luxury holiday to Madagascar, detailing the best places to go.