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5 mouth-watering destinations for foodies

By Kerry Golds on Jun 27, 2021 in Armenia, Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Food and Drink, Italy, Japan, Regions, Slovenia, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam, Western Europe

Just as a picture can paint a thousand words, a plate of food can showcase a thousand years of history. It can tell the tale of intermingling cultures, the forging of pioneering trade routes, the discovery of new techniques and ingredients… all while delighting and dazzling the palate. If the way to your heart is […]

Excited for vegan luxury travel in Southeast Asia

By Paul Eyers on May 28, 2021 in Accommodation, Asia, Cambodia, Food and Drink, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam

As the COVID-19 vaccine roll out gathers speed and infection numbers worldwide are slowly shrinking, the possibility of travel during 2021 could become a reality, and for us that means vegan luxury travel in Southeast Asia. Currently quarantine is still a pre requisite for travel throughout the region but ‘vaccine passports’ are being discussed alongside […]

5 of Asia’s best luxury fitness retreats

By Joanne McFarlane on May 16, 2021 in Accommodation, Asia, Bhutan, Hotels, India, Indonesia, Regions, Resorts, Thailand, Vietnam

Let’s imagine a world where we can travel again freely and enjoy everything that a destination offers. Now think about your body overhaul to get back on that fitness track. Combining a well-deserved luxury break with finding your fittest self is going to be so popular once international borders re-open. Asia is perfectly placed to […]

Sustainable luxury at Six Senses resorts in Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam

By Paul Eyers on Apr 30, 2021 in Accommodation, Asia, Cambodia, Regions, Resorts, Thailand, Vietnam

Since spending our honeymoon at Six Senses Ninh Vanh Bay in Vietnam, during 2010, we have remained fans of this luxury brand who have sustainability as one of their core values. With new and exciting resorts due to open during 2021 in Spain, India and Israel, we’re confident that Six Senses will continue to innovate […]

Vegan friendly luxury in Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam

By Paul Eyers on Mar 31, 2021 in Accommodation, Asia, Cambodia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam

As veganism continues to grow exponentially worldwide, we can now enjoy a vegan luxury travel experience at some of the finest hotels and resorts. When it comes to vegan friendly luxury in Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam, the following selection including city hotels and an island resort have got you covered. Each of them have either […]

21 countries to visit in 2021

By Paul Johnson on Feb 01, 2021 in Africa, Asia, Australia, Belize, Bermuda, Canada, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Denmark, Egypt, Europe, Featured, Health & Safety, Israel, Italy, Japan, Maldives, Middle East, Netherlands, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Portugal, Regions, Singapore, South America, Tanzania, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, Turkey, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Vietnam, Western Europe, Worldwide

Following 2020, the year of staying at home, most of us are now yearning to travel again. As we bide our time through the darker winter months while vaccines are being rolled out, more people than ever are looking forward to travelling once more, whenever that may be. With so much culture and so many […]

10 immunity boosting retreats in Asia

By Joanne McFarlane on Jan 09, 2021 in Asia, Bhutan, Health & Safety, India, Indonesia, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam

One thing the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us is that health is wealth. Taking good care of ourselves both physically and emotionally during these challenging times is essential. Yet, when travel resumes, is a simple beach holiday really going to be enough? Immune boosting retreats Immunity is the body’s innate ability to fight off disease. […]

6 memorable meals from our pre-COVID-19 vegan travel adventures

By Paul Eyers on Oct 07, 2020 in Accommodation, Asia, China, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hong Kong, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Singapore, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Vietnam, Western Europe

The global lockdown and COVID-19 crisis has forced us all to postpone travel plans whilst life as we once knew it is still on pause. As self confessed foodies we have missed the culinary opportunities that our vegan travel adventures presented. We certainly haven’t gone hungry as we have been creating in our own kitchen […]

Travel inspiration: The best of Vietnam

By Matt Gannan on Sep 18, 2020 in Asia, Attractions, Going Out, Regions, Vietnam

Vietnam is a country bursting with flavours of more than one sort. Beautiful architecture meets crumbling ancient structures, picturesque rice terraces flow through the valley like rolling waves and the cities radiate a chaotic yet captivating atmosphere. Vietnam provides travellers with stunning countryside, unassuming beaches and a delightful assortment of food. So if you like […]

Luxury hotels and resorts that should be on your post COVID-19 bucket list

By Paul Eyers on Aug 19, 2020 in Accommodation, Asia, China, Hong Kong, Hotels, Indonesia, Regions, Resorts, Thailand, Vietnam

2020 will be remembered as the year when travel was put on hold whilst we collectively battled with the pandemic that has changed the world. There are times when we will have questioned our mortality and times when we seriously questioned whether life as we once knew it will ever return. As the middle of […]

Cruise the Magnificent Mekong with new ship Viking Saigon℠

By Paul Johnson on Jul 29, 2020 in Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Vietnam

Viking is launching a new ship next Summer for its popular Magnificent Mekong cruise tour. Currently under construction, the 80-guest Viking Saigon℠ is scheduled to debut for the 30 August 2021 cruisetour departure; the river cruise portion of the itinerary sails between Kampong Cham, Cambodia and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam. “For many of […]

5 things to eat in Vietnam (and one you might not want to)

By Matt Holmes on May 01, 2020 in Asia, Food and Drink, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam

Part of being an adventurous traveler is getting out of your comfort zone, trying new things, and embracing the fact that you may not find the foods or creature comforts that you are used to. It’s hard to be completely immersed in a new culture without sampling the cuisine, and in Vietnam, you’ll want to […]

Luxury island resorts perfect for a post-COVID-19 retreat

By Paul Eyers on Apr 20, 2020 in Accommodation, Asia, Cambodia, Health & Safety, Hotels, Malaysia, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam

We are all living throughout these strange times where nothing is the same. It is a unique period during which we all need to take a step back from our busy lives and do everything we can to stay safe, stay healthy and stay sane. For the vast majority this means staying at home, so […]

Vegan travel in Vietnam

By Paul Eyers on Feb 18, 2020 in Asia, Food and Drink, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam

Vietnam is a remarkable country offering intrepid travellers nature, history, countryside, beaches and some wonderful vegan food if you know where to look. There is a very good understanding of vegetarian and vegan food in Vietnam due to many of the Buddhist population choosing to eat plant based food on auspicious days in line with […]

Photo of the week: Salt Harvesting, Vietnam

Photograph of the week: Salt harvesting, Hon Khoi Salt Fields, Vietnam

By Paul Johnson on Feb 05, 2020 in Asia, Regions, Vietnam

Every year Hon Khoi Salt Fields produces around 737,000 tons of salt. Or perhaps we should say, Hon Khoi Salt Fields yields 737,000 tons of salt. For it’s actually the hard-working, mostly middle-aged women who toil on said fields from 4am to 9am every morning, January to June, who are responsible for production. Interestingly, while […]

Celebrating 2019 – ‘The Year of The Vegan’ – in luxury and style…

By Paul Eyers on Dec 16, 2019 in Accommodation, Asia, Cambodia, China, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Hong Kong, Hotels, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Singapore, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Vietnam

Since The Economist published a short article in late 2018 entitled ‘The Year of The Vegan’, predicting that “2019 will be the year veganism goes mainstream” many have coined this phrase, whilst many others have chosen the lifestyle. Writing “Where millennials lead, businesses will follow” they could not have been closer to the truth with […]

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