If you’re planning to travel South Africa with kids, make sure to book a stay at Mhondoro, an outstanding family-friendly lodge in the malaria-free Welgevonden reserve. The engine of our open-top Land Cruiser stops, leaving nothing but the sound of the wind moving through the dry grass. The la[...]
Join me for a sneak peek of the Tintswalo Summer House, a century-old Cape Town icon beautifully reborn into a vibrant and whimsical seaside retreat. Since moving to Cape Town, we’ve explored the Cape Peninsula several times and it has quickly become our absolute favorite area to escape to. At[...]
If you’re looking for a place to stay with your family in South Africa where you’re surrounded by nature and wildlife, make it Morukuru Family De Hoop. The five-star beach lodge is plonked right in the middle of a wild nature reserve, with giant sand dunes for a backyard and whales breaching in[...]
The scent hit us the moment we stepped out of the car — the earthy, sacred aroma of burning copal. It was a fragrance that instantly cleansed the mind, signaling a departure from the everyday. This was the entrance to Our Habitas San Miguel de Allende, and our check-in wasn’t a transaction, but[...]
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One of the highlights of our recent Southeast Asian trip was staying at the Clan Hotel. Here’s my detailed review of Singapore's newest luxury hotel! It’s been 3 years since I came back home to Singapore — so this recent trip to the Lion City has been a long time coming. Our stay at The Clan H[...]
For those wondering where to stay in Cartagena, here is a complete guide on the best places to stay in Cartagena, Colombia, for different budgets. Hot, sultry and electrifying, Cartagena is a vibrant city bursting with character, culture, and history. The Caribbean sweetheart is ridiculously charmin[...]
If you’re a digital nomad looking for the next best place to work and live, check out Scuba Lodge in Curacao. Here’s our detailed review of the boutique hotel! It’s the kind of place that’s hard to miss. Splashed in bright pastel colors, Scuba Lodge is a 17th-century Dutch building set right[...]
On our recent trip to Curacao, we had the privilege of staying at the iconic Avila Beach Hotel. Here’s our detailed review! If you’re looking for a place to completely kick back in a warm, gorgeous setting while keeping a safe distance from everyone, make it Curacao. The Dutch Caribbean island i[...]
A look at some of the coolest hotels we've stayed around the world: from ice hotels to treehouses and cave inns! Thanks to this website, Alberto and I have had the chance to travel far and beyond, from Antarctica to Zimbabwe, North Korea to South Africa. Along the way, we’ve also been fortu[...]
The best place we stayed at on our Kenya trip was The Emakoko in Nairobi National Park. Here’s our detailed review of the family-friendly safari lodge. It’s dawn and the savanna is just beginning to awake. A mother rhino saunters past our safari jeep, with her little baby in tow. As they trampl[...]
Wondering where to stay in Seychelles? Here are my tips on the best islands to stay and the best Seychelles hotels for every budget.
Wondering where to stay in Costa Rica? Here I share my experience of staying at Drift Away Eco Lodge in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Costa Rica is well known as one of the most eco-friendly countries in the world. Nearly 30% of the country is protected as national park or reserve, and almost 95% of the n[...]
Looking for the best ryokan in Hakone? Hakone Kowakien Tenyu might be your answer — read my review here. Best Ryokan in Hakone Just an hour outside of Tokyo lies the mountain town of Hakone, a serene haven of green forests, hot spring onsens and vermillion torii gates. It’s a[...]
Our family safari in South Africa was the best adventure we've had with our daughter to date. We're sharing our experience here, for those who are thinking of going on a big five safari with your little one. Africa has a special place in my heart — it’s my favorite continent and I try to go bac[...]
On our recent trip to South Africa, we had the privilege to stay at the famous Oyster Box Hotel Durban. Here’s our detailed review! If you think South Africa is all about wildlife safari and bushwalking, think again. The country is one of the most diverse I’ve been, with cosmopolitan cities al[...]
On our recent trip to Southern Africa, we stayed at a variety of hotels — but Maliba Lodge in Lesotho stood out as a special place to stay. As the first and only five-star hotel in Lesotho, Maliba Lodge is a unique mountain retreat that makes a destination on its own. Having read all about the go[...]
Have you always dreamt of staying in an overwater bungalow in Maldives? Here's our experience. Hint: It was just as amazing as we imagined! With clear skies overhead and the shimmering aqua mint water beneath my feet, I'm sitting on the deck of our overwater bungalow, looking out to the sea that s[...]
Singapore is a special place for me. It's where I was born and raised, and where I spent almost 20 years of my life. Regardless of how much time I've been away, Singapore is and always will be my home. Every time I go back, there's always something new to explore -- be it a new museum, park or h[...]
The pointy snow-slathered peaks of the Himalayan Ranges stretch across my horizon like an endless sea of mountains. A blue haze covers the lower portion of the mountains, giving the illusion that they are floating in the air. Where I’m standing is almost 5,250 feet (1,600m) above sea level —[...]
A giant manta ray flaps across the sandbar under the spearmint blue water beneath my feet. A brown-footed booby soars overhead, while an egret swooshes to the water surface and nabs his catch for the day. We’re out on the beach taking a morning stroll, but scenes from the Animal Planet are u[...]
After three weeks of traveling around the Philippines, we simply wanted to kick back for a few days in Crusoe-esque splendor – and on Sumilon Island we did just that. Located 10 km from Cebu island, it might be just a hop away from civilization but it sure felt like a world apart. Landing on the[...]