8 amazing retreats in Greece for all the yogis out there!
Greece has rightfully earned a spot on the world’s “yoga map”. This Mediterranean country has what it takes to…
Luxury boat trips in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos
The network of waterways in Southeast Asia chop and change as you follow the current. Between hives of activity…
Heli-skiing in North America
As off the beaten track as you can get, heli-skiing offers you some of the most spectacular skiing in…
A guide to skiing etiquette
Skiing is one of the most fun and exhilarating activities going. However, skiing is not really a free for…
5 reasons for a beach holiday in Malaga province
With more than 8,000 km of coastline, Spain has long been a primary destination for European sun and surf…
Why you need to visit North Maluku
North Maluku, also known as the Spice Islands, is a region in Indonesia that’s packed with phenomenal experiences for…
TSUM: Moscow’s most fashionable department store
During my recent trip to Moscow with ‘Moscow Seasons‘ (see posts here and here), I called at TSUM (ЦУМ),…
9 places to swim with penguins in Galapagos
The Galapagos penguin is one of the smallest and rarest of the 20 species of penguins alive today. Only…
The secrets of the Mayan Riviera
Some dives truly are better than others. They don’t go for the resort-like feeling of many dive experiences, which…
Moscow’s open air a cappella festival – part of Moscow Seasons
I recently had the pleasure of visiting Moscow for the first time to attend the second ‘Moscow Spring A…
13 of the best national parks to visit in May
May is a wonderful time of year to get out and explore the countryside. The weather is getting sunnier…
Short stay: Slaley Hall, Slaley, Hexham, Northumberland, UK
Slaley Hall is a large hotel set in a 1,000 acre Northumberland estate, between Consett and Hexham, and part…
Paros Island is Greece’s new hot destination
Paros Island is part of the Cyclades complex in the Aegean Sea, standing out for its long blonde sandy…
Top 5 wilderness and splendid isolation holidays
It’s not that you’re not sociable, you just want to get away from it all. Us too. For those…
5 of the greatest manta ray diving sites in the Americas
Those people who have dived alongside a giant manta ray — witnessing its gentle, elegant and avian-like motions —…
5 best beach breaks in Bahia, Brazil
Brazil’s northern state of Bahia has seen an enormous increase in popularity amongst international tourists seeking a secluded, luxury…
