The best weekend getaway in Florida has to include the perfect balance of sunshine, the art scene, the iconic Miami beaches, Latin culture, beautiful people and mouthwatering food. An escape to South Beach, Miami exposed me to all of these essential elements. It also opened up my eyes to the explosive fitness scene that was waiting…
La Sultana: A Luxury Medina Hotel in Marrakech
Walk along the hectic, dusty Rue de la Kasbah inside Marrakech’s ancient city walls and you might notice something unusual. Amid the frenetic fruit sellers, bustling cafes and market stalls selling wooden snakes is something that seems curiously out-of-place – a man in a bright red bell-boy uniform. This is the only outward sign of…
A Guide to the Best Things to do in Marrakech Morocco
Marrakech is one of my favourite destinations for a short break. It’s so easy to access, yet when you step off the plane you are plunged into a completely different world. This magical city is a riot of colours, sights, and sounds. Soft terracotta pink buildings, flanked with elegant palms and orange trees. The air is…
8 of The Best Luxury Hotels in Singapore
When it comes to luxury travel destinations Singapore is a stand-out. This Southeast Asia hub is such an easy city to navigate, even if it’s your first Singapore getaway. There are indulgences to satisfy every traveler from interesting places to eat, world-class shopping on Orchard Road, cultural activities aplenty, and beautiful luxury hotels where you can…
The Perfect Weekend Guide to the Whitsundays
The Whitsundays is one of the world’s most iconic areas, known for its location near the Great Barrier Reef. Although this archipelago of islands covers more than 2,600 km2, only seven are inhabited. With so many breathtaking places to see and things to do in the Whitsundays, the hardest part is deciding where you’d like to go. If…
A Guide to Airlie Beach: The Gateway to the Whitsundays
One year ago, Cyclone Debbie unleashed her full category four storm cell on Airlie Beach and the Whitsundays. With winds in excess of 195 kilometres per hour, she hit the islands and mainland with all the force of the strongest cyclone to hit Queensland since 2011. It flattened Daydream Island and made the luxurious resort on…
What to Do in Bologna: An Insider’s Guide
If you’ve been to Italy a few times and you’ve never been to Bologna, you’re missing out. If you’re a food lover, then you’re really missing out. Bologna is known as the ‘Stomach of Italy’ – home of lasagne bolognese, mortadella, tortellini in brodo (tortellini in meat broth) and a whole host of traditional Italian food….
6 Yoga Inversions for Beginners: A Step by Step Guide
Trusting, letting go, and turning things upside down often seems a little scary. But like most things, once we conquer the initial fear and hesitation, we open to a whole array of experiences and positives. Just as the practice of yoga (on and off the mat) encourages us to move further away from our old…
10 Amazing Things to Do in Mai Chau, Vietnam
Just fours hours drive from chaotic Hanoi, Mai Chau couldn’t feel further from the busy capital. The Mai Chau Valley is wrapped in lush green mountains where you will find retreats and homestays that enjoy the sweeping panorama across the rice paddies, sprinkled with farmers. The rural district in northwest Vietnam offers an experience for visitors entirely different…
Why I Loved Volunteering in Mai Chau, Vietnam
Driving away from the little town of Mai Chau, I remember feeling unbelievably peaceful. Rested. Happy. Four weeks earlier, I had no idea that I had such an amazing trip in front of me. It was organised incredibly last-minute – on a whim, after one of my closest friends suggested doing a volunteer trip. We applied via…
The Best Things to do in El Salvador on Your First Visit
El Salvador arrived like an unexpected gift. I received an invitation to come out and teach yoga by the owner of Balance Yoga Retreat, a friendly, surf-enthusiast named Adrian from the States who has called El Salvador his second home for roughly a decade. A little research before committing to the new position presented sharply contrasting…
Las Flores Resort: A Sustainable Luxury Beach Hotel in El Salvador
Given the abundance of natural wonders in El Salvador with volcanos giving shape to the skyline, beautiful beaches along the Pacific coast, and mangroves and lakes sprinkled throughout, you could say hotels have a lot of “wow” moments to keep up with. I recently visited Las Flores Resort with my good friend, Jessie on one of…