5 top Mediterranean islands to explore
The five largest Mediterranean islands are Crete, Corsica, Cyprus, Sardinia and Sicily. Bigger isn’t necessarily better, some of the smaller island such as Mallorca and Ibiza have much to recommend…
Krauma Natural Geothermal Baths & Restaurant – what to expect from one of Iceland’s newest geothermal spas
The journey from Reykjavik to the geothermal baths at Krauma is just under an hour and a half, so this is easily a place you could visit on a day…
Húsafell Canyon Baths – what to expect from a trip to these geothermal pools in Iceland
These man-made geothermal pools are located in the Icelandic highlands and set in a surreal canyon landscape. Tickets for an exclusive minibus tour are available from the Húsafell Hotel. The…
New luxury for Miami: The Baccarat Residences in Brickell
The Baccarat Residences in Brickell is a mixed-use luxury condo project that will include 40-story, 75-story and 85-story towers in one of the largest financial districts in the United States.…
Into the Glacier – what to expect on a journey into the heart of the Langjökull glacier, Iceland
For an Icelandic experience with a difference, we heartily recommend Into the Glacier which can be visited as part of a tour from Reykjavik or by self-driving to Husafell or…
Short stay: Hotel Kriunes, Near Reykjavik, Iceland
Hotel Kriunes is a unique luxury hotel that is often overlooked by visitors heading directly for Reykjavik, yet it offers a lovely alternative on the capital's outskirts. The post Short…
Exploring Iceland’s Fagradalsfjall volcano site
Instead of driving straight to our hotel after collecting our bags at the airport, we instead headed Grindavik so that we could explore the Fagradalsfjall volcano site. The post Exploring…
Our top 12 nainland Ecuador & Galapagos Islands restaurants
Ecuador’s high-end restaurant scene draws inspiration from the country’s ancestral past as well as a mix of other nations. The post Our top 12 nainland Ecuador & Galapagos Islands restaurants…
Why a safari should be your next romantic getaway
For those who may have lost faith in the idea of romance and feel it is rather overrated, you need something extra-special to make you believe in it again. It…
Plitvice Lakes National Park in Autumn: The best places to photograph
No trip to Croatia is complete without a visit to the oldest national park in Southeast Europe, Plitvice Lakes National Park. The post Plitvice Lakes National Park in Autumn: The…