People often ask why I am so particularly enamoured of Panama. I’ll cite the weather, the music, the rhythm or the beaches. “Those things exist in lots of places in Latin America”, they’ll retort. True […]
There’s a lot of mystique surrounding Maui’s famous road to Hana. The secret spots, the risks and rules that everyone seems to break, and how much time you really need. I came across a lot […]
Instagram is where I get a lot of my travel inspiration. Just by following a few friends, bloggers and igers you can quickly discover the best and most popular places to visit around the world. It’s our generation’s […]
Spending sufficient time on the beach is one of the fast ways to fall in love with the world. Something about the beach frees us of our inhibitions and heightens our sense of pleasure. Partying […]
Writing about travel means that I’m constantly bombarded with devastatingly gorgeous destinations. Places which break my heart because I can’t visit them all at once, and places that most probably would break the bank account. […]
Until recently Sri Lanka was not really on my radar, which now feels like a major oversight. The island is incredible. Pristine beaches, waterfalls, tea plantation highlands, ancient and colonial cities, temples, wildlife, safari… Sri Lanka needs to […]
If you knew you were going into a restaurant and would come out of it feeling physically sick, would you still go in and eat there? This is essentially what we are guilty of when […]
Finca Adalgisa is located in a little town called Chacras de Coria in Lujan de Cuyo. Lujan de Cuyo is considered the heart of the Mendoza wine country. The vineyards are among the oldest compared to Uco Valley, a […]
I recently spent two weeks in India with my husband and his two colleagues. Since we were staying in Chennai, about an hour’s flight from Sri Lanka, we figured we absolutely must go that weekend. I […]
The Herodion Hotel sits right at the foot of the Acropolis. It has two award-winning restaurants run by the same kitchen: the popular summer rooftop bar and restaurant Point A and the ground-floor restaurant Atrium, which is open year-round. You […]
You’re moving where? Panama? Where is that? Do they have electricity? Will you be kidnapped by pirates? Is there anything else besides the canal? These were all real questions thrown my way when I proudly […]
If you’re thinking of beaching on this beautiful continent, these 25 exotic beaches in South America are fantastic sandy ideas to whet your appetite. 1. Lencois Maranhenses, Brazil View this post on Instagram Devinez où […]
Hawaiian beaches are much-fabled, much adored and immeasurably beautiful. Even better news is that all beaches in Hawaii are public, so there isn’t a single one you can’t go to. Here are 10 Hawaiian beaches […]
Gone are the days of “second up from the top” or bottom of the menu, depending on your budget. While there remains a lot of mysticism about wine – and rightfully so, it takes opening […]
Now you’ve got your hotel sorted (see A perfect stay at Finca Adalgisa Vineyard Hotel Argentina), what to do? Of course, the number one thing to do in Mendoza is a wine tasting tour. However, the region […]
Getting that extra bit of slumber in-flight can mean you’re refreshed and ready to go once you touch down and have more vigour and energy to instantly apply to your adventure/ holiday/ discovery. Here are […]