Specialists for the experiential traveler
If you’re ever planning a trip to Bhutan you will soon start to hear a lot of information surrounding the many different Tsechus, or festivals held throughout Bhutan. These are annual festivals and each district of Bhutan hold their own at a different time of the year, celebrating the history of Buddhism in Bhutan. This…
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A few hours after starting our trek early in the morning, we have reached the truly incredible Tigers Nest Monastery. Trying to stop ourselves from taking a photo from every angle and every step, we wander through the monastery with our guide, learning about the importance of the history of this monument. Around a quiet corner…
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Anantara Kihavah is paradise on earth! We arrived to the island by seaplane and the aerial views were out of this world, I have never seen sand so white and water so turquoise and crystal clear. Take off is smooth and you start to quickly see the colours change and coral appear along with islands and…
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Anantara Kihavah house reef can be reached right from the beach all around the island. The water was warm and crystal clear, so visibility was amazing. We went snorkeling every single day and loved every minute of it! It was so exciting to explore this under water world and swim amongst hundreds of fish right…
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Budapest is without a doubt my favourite European city so far. From the moment we arrived, driving around the city and exploring Buda Castle blew my mind. We first explored the castle complex on the Buda side of the city. The history is amazing, and Fisherman’s Bastian which was once used as a place for merchants…
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The Electra Palace has always been one of my favourite hotels in Athens. After throwing my bags in my room, it’s straight to the top floor roof terrace for one of the best views of the Acropolis. It’s my oasis away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The pool bar is a place…
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The concept of island hopping around Greece isn’t new. As ferries are largely one of the only modes of transport between islands for locals, it became the way of travel for tourists to see different islands and became known as ‘island hopping’. I have been island hopping in Greece for nearly 30 years and have…
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Even if Soccer (European Football) is not your sport, if the opportunity arises to go to a game whilst travelling then take it! It doesn’t matter if it’s a local game or UEFA Europa League, the fans are so passionate and the atmosphere exhilarating. Whilst in Athens we read that one of their home teams…
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This morning we left the sanctuary of the iconic Grand Hotel Miramare in Santa Margherita on the Italian Riviera, and drove to Monterosso. Travelling by car high up on the hilltops was a great way to enjoy the views across the ocean and explore the often-unseen countryside inland from the coast. After encountering several cyclists…
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While the guests were out exploring sunny Melbourne, we were invited on board the Regent Seven Seas Mariner ship for a tour. It was fabulous to get a feel for the ship and see it through the eyes of a passenger. The ship was an excellent size, with a capacity of 700 guests. There were…
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