Sometimes you just need a respite from the hassles of modern life and last week on a glorious spring day I swapped South West London for Chicheley Hall. A beautiful and elegant Grade I listed mansion set within 80 acres of immaculately kept grounds. It’s a place – and with good reason – which is…
Visiting Cairns: gateway to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef
The Far North Queensland destination of Cairns is a tropical paradise for all walks of life. Regardless of budget, age group, leisure or active holiday mode, the breathtaking natural beauty, idyllic weather and proximity to blissful beaches and World Heritage-listed marine sites make Cairns the perfect year-round getaway. This vibrant tropical city, with an average…
How to spend a hip 48 hours in Berlin for travel snobs
A huge multicultural, dynamic, and unique modern metropolis, beloved of many a digital nomad and one of my favourite cities in the world, the German capital beguiles a great portion of its many visitors. It may take a while for Berlin to really get under your skin or sometimes you’ll just fall in love with…
A boutique stay in the Atlas Mountains, Morocco
Marrakech is famed for its heady assault on all senses. A colourful and vibrant city that simply jostles with life; hordes of travellers continue to flock here to embrace to its intangible essence. A rich tapestry of sights, smells and sounds, the city overflows with cultural activity from the thriving souks – packed wall-to-wall with…
8 charming places to visit in Lviv, Ukraine for travel snobs
The large country nestled in what was once known as Eastern Europe, Ukraine is still an under-the-radar travel destination rich in tradition and beautiful sights. Lviv is one of those beautiful gems – a city in western Ukraine with gorgeous architecture and its moments of glory as a part of Austrian-Hungarian empire, our guest blogger,…
8 under-the-radar places to visit in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is the most popular destination in Central America attracting approximately two million annual visitors. Some come to explore rainforests and embrace nature. Others indulge in one of the luxury getaways to Costa Rica. If you’re looking to have a more in-depth experience away from the crowds, check out these fabulous off-the-beaten track places…
8 reasons to fall in love with Seychelles
The Seychelles Islands are a true tropical paradise surrounded by the Indian Ocean. It is already a perfect reason to run away from your daily routine and let yourself loose in the sunshine. Just you, maybe your partner and the ocean – it is an ideal combination for a relaxing ambience and unforgettable memories. However,…
Beautiful Greek Islands where you can explore historical sites
You will hardly find a better place to travel back in time than Greece. Not only do the Greek islands come in all shapes and sizes but they also hide tremendously rich cultural heritage that’s hard to find anywhere else in the world. Although there are significant monuments and remnants of the antique times on…
Spirit Vine, Brazil – a stay in an Ayahuasca Retreat Center
Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world. It’s filled with fiesta-loving cities and under the radar rainforest backwaters. And deep within this area of other-worldly beauty is Spirit Vine – one of the best Ayahuasca retreat centers in Brazil. Surrounded by lush Atlantic forest, here you’ll be able to embrace a complete state…
Travel advice – how to get an e-Visa for Turkey
The Turkish government changed the rules for obtaining tourist visas back in 2013. Here’s a guide to ensuring you get to see this beautiful country legally…