Madagascar – a birder’s paradise
If you saw the DreamWorks film Madagascar, you could be forgiven for getting very confused about what sort of wildlife inhabits this vast, Indian Ocean island off the south-eastern coast…
Photograph of the week: Arch of Constantine, Colosseum, Rome, Italy
Roman Emperor Maxentius wouldn’t have liked it much. (Had he survived, that is.) After all, the Arch of Constantine was erected specifically to mark his emphatic (and humiliating) defeat at…
5 positives to a ski holiday lacking in snow
The snow sports industry is entirely at the whim of the weather and – as much as we wish that we could – we simply cannot control it. Having a…
China
We now advise all Australians to reconsider their need to travel to Wuhan. The Chinese authorities have put new measures in place to contain the spread of the coronavirus. This…
Spring in Albany Part I: Marching Out of Winter
Where we’re at: I’m recapping my 2019, including my time at home in Albany and around in March. I recently wrote a post about surviving winter in Albany in which…
5 of the places to take a boat trip in Europe
Renting a boat is a great way to enjoy a different perspective of a place. Whether you chose to join a group boat tour on your next travelling experience, or…
Luxury travel in Iceland
“It is in Iceland’s authenticity that luxury can be discovered.” This month’s blog post comes from the cosy cocktail bar situated in the luxurious Canopy by Hilton hotel. It is a…
Planning for your 2020 halal holiday
Another new year is here. With the new year brings a new decade, and the opportunity to set new travel goals and additions to your bucket list. Though we’re only…
9 of the best luxury sailing cruise adventures
The days of sail were thought to be over but they’re coming back with a vengeance. More and more people want to be environmentally friendly when they take a cruise…
Family holidays with a difference: our top five family beach hotels for 2020
Treat your family to a memorable luxury beach holiday by picking the perfect hotel in the perfect destination, offering everything your family could want – and more. We have handpicked…