Choosing your Thai villa vacation island – Phuket or Samui?
Any 1970s backpacker who would venture into Phuket or Koh Samui today will definitely have a hard time recognizing the places they used to know. The paradise islands of Thailand…
Riding the Wave of Encuentro, Dominican Republic’s Laid Back Surf Beach
Where we’re at: I’m recapping my 2019 travels, which included this trip to the Dominican Republic in February. Need a Caribbean break of your own? Nab one of the last…
What to expect in an Icelandic winter – the good, the bad and the stormy
“Memories are made from experiences, not from pictures.” This month’s post was started while cuddled up under a big blanket, stuck indoors during the first ever Red rated storm in…
Short stay: Paschoe House, Devon, UK
Michelin inspectors are keeping a close eye on Paschoe House’s stratospheric rise into foodie heaven. Since its opening in August 2017, Paschoe House has been on a soaring trajectory, awarded…
Top 22 hotel pools in Fuerteventura
To some hotel guests, nothing beats a refreshing dip in a hotel’s swimming pool. With this in mind, we’ve looked at 5-star and 4-star hotels in Fuerteventura with welcoming, and…
Yoga Trainings, A Travel Show, and Time with Friends: January in New York City
Where we’re at: I’m recapping my 2019 travels, which included this week in New York City in January. I started 2019 with a goal: reintroducing travel, a new kind of travel,…
15 top tips for the perfect Galapagos Islands getaway
Teeming with wildlife and landscapes found nowhere else on earth, the remote Galapagos Islands are located almost 600 hundred miles off the coast of Ecuador. For most travelers, it’s a…
The Gambia
Political protests are planned in December 2019 and January 2020. Avoid large public gatherings as they may turn violent. Monitor the media and follow the advice of local authorities. We…
Do I need a visa to visit Japan?
Whether it’s the modern skyscrapers of Tokyo or the old geisha traditions of Kyoto that draw you, or something else altogether, Japan is sure to offer you one of the…
Gourmet experiences in New Zealand’s boutique wine town
Gone are the days when holidays were for just kicking back. Yes, we all love to wind down on a beach for a day or two with a good novel,…