It seems fitting that my first experience of travelling to China was to Guangzhou. It was one of the very first cities in China to open to the outside world. The city is vibrant and diverse and still hosts the oldest and largest trade fair in China. For a well-rounded urban experience mixed with history, ancient…
Two Days in Rome: Where to Eat, Stay and Play
Rome has always been a popular destination for a European mini-break. But, with so many treasures crammed into the eternal city, how do you know where to start? Let me be your tour guide with this itinerary for how to spend the perfect two days in Rome. Annie Scott How to Spend Two Days in…
A Weekend in Bangkok: What to See and Do in Thailand’s Capital
Bangkok is like no place I’ve ever been, it is a big city in the “land of a thousand smiles,” and one of the most prosperous places I’ve visited. It is rich with sights, smells, and tastes that will take your breath away. You could easily spend weeks in this city getting to know each…
Visiting the Top Temples in Bangkok and Ayutthaya, Thailand
I think it was easy for me to fall in-love with Thailand, both as a Bhakti yogi and as a writer. Never has a place felt more intentional or more symbolic for me than Thailand. The synchronicity of being invited to return to Bangkok just a month after my first visit was not lost on me. There…
China Southern Airlines Business Class Review
The VIP treatment began from the moment I checked in for my China Southern Business Class flight from San Francisco, USA to Guangzhou, China. The 72-hour visa-free transit policy in China makes it easy to fly direct to Guangzhou from the USA. Guangzhou is the ideal hub to start your trip around China or as…
6 Must-Read Books to Inspire Travel
With Christmas fast approaching, so too does the eternal dilemma of what to buy your loved ones. And for those of us whose friends and family boast a penchant for travel, few things satiate said wanderlust as well as a brilliant travelogue. From coffee table tomes perfect for planning your next trip to chic travelogues…
How to Take a Working Vacation Like a Pro
Hurling down the Italian freeway at 160 clicks an hour juggling a croissant in one hand, and my laptop in the other, I remind myself that I’m living the dream. I mean here I am, the peak of the European summer, and with little more than a high speed wifi dongle I’ve transported both myself…
The 5 Best Yoga Studios in London
A metropolis bursting with ambition, opportunity and plenty of places to let your hair down, it’s no secret London is one busy town. It should come as no surprise then that the wellness scene is also thriving, with Londoners keen to retreat from the frenetic pace with some much needed yoga. We’ve tried and tested the…
5 Books to Gift the Woman in Your Life
With the shelves of many bookstores fit to burst, it’s no easy feat to choose the perfect present for the literary lover in your life. So, if you’re struggling to sort the wheat from the chaff, we’ve curated five of the best book gifts for women, this holiday season. Whether you’re after an inspiring read…
Qantas First Class Lounge LAX International Airport
When it comes to the Qantas First Class Lounge LAX, I would go so far as to say that I would plan an extended layover in LA and choose to fly with Qantas just to visit this lounge. I have spent many layovers in the lounge and from the service to the food and drinks,…
Photography Equipment for Beginners: Choosing the Best Travel Camera
Being a photographer and running a website on photography and photography equipment, I come across a lot of camera gear. I also travel a lot, both with my family and professionally. Most recently, we mixed work with pleasure, with a family world-tour guided by the countries I had wedding shoots in; the UK, Sweden and Canada. As well as…
48 Hours in LA: Where to Stay, Eat and Explore
Los Angeles is California’s largest and perhaps most famous city. A sprawling hub in the southern part of the state with a population of almost 4 million, it’s a place synonymous with the glitz and the glamour of Hollywood and the movers and shakers of the film industry. With a plethora of neighbourhoods spanning the…