Beaches, sunshine, water sports and rock climbing. The first time that someone described Railay in Thailand to me, it sounded too good to be true. I was sitting on a bus escaping Bangkok. Though I’ve come to love it since, the first time I visited, dislike doesn’t begin to cover how I felt about the …
Chiang Mai is one of Thailand’s most beguiling cities. With ancient temples, lively night markets and gorgeous palaces – we’ve chosen our favourite ten things to do in Chiang Mai. Thailand’s capital of the north Chiang Mai offers a taste of tradition blended with modern culture. The old city was founded in 1296, and is …
With tropical, tangled forests, clear, sandy beaches, and crumbling ancient ruins, planning what to see in Sri Lanka is a difficult task. We’ve created three itineraries for the perfect two weeks in Sri Lanka. 2 Weeks in Sri Lanka Itinerary 1: Colombo + The Western Provinces Destinations: Negombo, Gampaha, Colombo, Mount Lavinia, Deniyaya Our first …
If Vietnam isn’t at the top of your travel list, it should be. From breathtaking sceneries to can’t-get-enough of Vietnamese cuisine, it’s a country that you can’t help but fall in love with. Here’s our pick of the 15 best places to visit in Vietnam to inspire your trip. By Sophie Carroll and Julianna Barnaby …
Not sure if a retreat is for you or what to actually expect from one? A retreat rookie shares her experience of a week of yoga in Ubud at Blooming Lotus Yoga in Bali. By Nora Elias I’m pretty much the last person I ever thought you’d find at a yoga retreat. Although I write …
Mount Everest has long held a fascination for climbers – the status quo of climbing the world’s tallest mountain is something special. But, in an age of growing accessibility, has the mountain become commercialised, asks Julianna Barnaby? Everest, Sagarmatha, Chomolungma, Qomolangma, Zhumulangma. These are just some of the names for the highest mountain in the …
Think it’s all been there, done that? Go and explore these cool places in Singapore – there’s always more to discover. Ask anyone what they know about Singapore and you get a very wide variety of answers. It’s the place where chewing gum is banned, the namesake of a potent cocktail, it’s got that crazy …
Escape to private island hideaway Pangkor Laut for the perfect luxury hotel getaway. Just don’t blame me if you never want to come home. Read the full Pangkor Laut review now. Pangkor Laut Resort Malaysia Review Approaching anywhere by boat is generally impressive, but nothing had prepared me for the approach to Pangkor Laut. It’s the …
Santani Wellness Resort in Sri Lanka is one of the country’s newest luxury hotels. It’s been making waves in the world of luxury travel since its opening in September 2016, thanks to its combination of a world-class spa, delicious cuisine and a beautiful setting. The perfect Sri Lanka spa retreat. When I started researching my recent trip to …
Tri Hotel, Sri Lanka opened at the end of 2015 on the shores of Koggala Lake. A boutique hotel with expansive views, it is fast becoming one of Sri Lanka’s luxury hotel hotspots. Here’s why. “There used to be just a mud hut here,” Tri Hotel’s co-founder Rob Drummond gestured to a spot a few paces …
