• Three Stunning Destinations for New Year 2025
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    Three Stunning Destinations for New Year 2025

    07/11/2024 - By 

    You may not have actively considered your New Year plans just yet; you wouldn’t be alone in that by any means. But with a few months still to go, we’d argue that now is the perfect time to think about them. After all, places fill up fast and it’s always good to have a run-up at saving that spending money. And when others are facing up to the cold and wet December 31st that is surely in store, you could be looking forward to something more magical if you get planning now. To assist you in this, what could be…

  • A foodie tour of Singapore
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    A foodie tour of Singapore

    07/10/2024 - By 

    Personally, trying out the local food is one of my travel highlights. Sure, I do enjoy having my afternoon teas all around the world, but I also love visiting local hawker centres and restaurants, finding out about local delicacies and giving them a try. Sometimes they’re not to my palate and other times I get completely hooked – take Penang, for example, where I became obsessed with the calorific but oh so delicious murtakbak. When Justin and I visited Singapore two lovely bloggers we befriended online, the Expat Kiwis, offered to take us on a foodie tour of Singapore, showing…

  • Lisbon’s Top Neighbourhoods (and What to Do There)
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    Lisbon’s Top Neighbourhoods (and What to Do There)

    07/04/2024 - By 

    Whether you want a weekend city break or a longer holiday, Lisbon is the ideal destination. You can expect to be greeted by fascinating history and culture, beautiful architecture, delicious food and drink, and wonderful weather (at the right time of year). Some people might like to explore a city by hitting all the big sights, but others would rather check it out at their own pace. If that second one sounds like you, visiting some of Lisbon’s top neighbourhoods is a good way to get a flavour of the city and what it has to offer. So where should…

  • Vicenza, Padua and Ferrera – North East Italy’s overlooked gems
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    Vicenza, Padua and Ferrera – North East Italy’s overlooked gems

    06/24/2024 - By 

    North East Italy is dominated by Venice, and with good reason. The semi-aquatic city is unique, beautiful and soaked in history. However, its fame and fortune can overshadow many of its neighbours, which are just as alluring in their own ways. How do I know? I went and had a look. My six-day jaunt started with a flight from Gatwick to Verona but on this occasion I didn’t stop. Instead I made my way to the city’s railway station and headed off to Vicenza, a small but fascinating town that’s home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site. I knew I…

  • Discover the charm of a harbourside holiday in Cornwall
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    Discover the charm of a harbourside holiday in Cornwall

    04/23/2024 - By 

    While Cornwall may be popular with those seeking a beachside escape, boasting breathtaking beaches, soft golden sands and sparkling aqua seas, there’s something enchanting about immersing in the Cornish coastal life with a stay in a picturesque harbour town. Cornwall is bursting with quaint fishing villages, nestled amongst the rugged coastline, where traditional cottages dotted along the harbourside make way for cobbled lanes and quiet back streets. These hidden gems are a timeless reminder of Cornwall’s unique maritime past, where you’ll find nods to fishing, smugglers and pirates of times gone by! The laid-back way of life makes for the…

  • Santiago de Compostela – walking in the footsteps of the saints
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    Santiago de Compostela – walking in the footsteps of the saints

    04/15/2024 - By 

    I’ve experienced a few unexpected delights on my travels but few match the marvels offered by Santiago de Compostela in northern Spain. The city was an absolute delight for so many reasons, not least that it’s great on the eye and there’s plenty of surprising things to do too. Also, because it’s quite compact, it’s all walkable making it perfect for a weekend visit… The most important thing to know about Santiago de Compostela is its religious heritage. The shrine of St. James in the city’s cathedral attracts more than 200,000 pilgrims each year, many having completed the Camino, a…

  • The Claridges Hotel New Delhi – Review
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    The Claridges Hotel New Delhi – Review

    03/11/2024 - By 

    The Claridges Hotel New Delhi is a great option for those looking for a sanctuary from the constant hustle and bustle of India’s capital… TL;DR: Pros: Cons: A luxury hotel in New Delhi After two weeks of travelling around India, living from my suitcase, I wanted to finish my trip with a couple of days of R&R at a luxury hotel in New Delhi. And so, during my long bus and train journeys between Jaipur, Agra, Varanasi, Khajuraho and Orchha, I began researching luxury hotels in New Delhi and came up with a shortlist, which included Le Meridian, The Oberoi…

  • A guide to visiting the temples of Angkor – the perfect three-day itinerary
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    A guide to visiting the temples of Angkor – the perfect three-day itinerary

    03/06/2024 - By 

    With over 1,000 temples (so far) discovered within the Angkor Archaeological Park there’s no way you can see everything during just one trip. However, with some careful planning – and a good guide – it’s not that hard to put together an itinerary that will allow you to visit some of the park’s most iconic temples as well as head a little off the beaten track. The entrance fee to Angkor Wat To enter Angkor Archaeological Park you need to buy an admission pass known as an Angkor Pass, which can be bought as either one-day, three-day or seven day…

  • Top Tips for Getting the Most Out of a Weekend Break
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    Top Tips for Getting the Most Out of a Weekend Break

    02/19/2024 - By 

    Make the most out of your weekend break with our handy hints! You’ve booked yourself two days away in a city you’ve always wanted to visit. You’ve got 24 hours to fill and an itinerary is starting to form. What could possibly go wrong? Well, quite a lot, actually. All seasoned travellers have experienced a “why didn’t I plan for that?” moment. Fortunately, you can keep them to a bare minimum if you take a few simple precautions. Before you go I always print out my itinerary – it’s an old habit but I find it helps me focus down…

  • Afternoon tea at Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, Siem Reap
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    Afternoon tea at Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, Siem Reap

    02/13/2024 - By 

    After some colonial luxury? Then try the afternoon tea at Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, where you can choose from a classic, Khmer or tropical dining experience in the hotel’s beautiful conservatory. Hidden behind the unassuming cream walls of the colonial-styled Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor is a luxurious, peaceful haven. A far fetch from the hustle and bustle of Siem Reap going about its business just outside, once through its doors the sound of motorbikes and hawkers is replaced by gentle laughter and piano music. Welcomed by an extravagantly dressed doorman, when we entered the hotel it was like taking a…