In my line of work I am privileged to meet some incredibly interesting and talented individuals. While we all share a passion for travel, our personal and professional backgrounds are often very different. It is those differences that make travel such a dynamic and exciting industry to be in, right now. Travel content creators are constantly coming up…
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The Samata Sanur, Bali
The Samata Sanur is an ideal destination to retreat for a complete wellness experience. Nestled within long stretches of rice fields, the resort has managed to escape the background noise of motorbike traffic and busy streets, which tend to fill the more touristy areas of Bali. Although the Samata Bali is located slightly inland from…
Meet Yoga and Wellness Expert, Mary Tilson
We first met Mary Tilson during a stay at the Hariharalaya Yoga and Meditation Retreat Center in Cambodia. She was our yoga instructor. Over the course of the week I observed her and I came to admire the way she was able to connect with each member of the group. It’s a skill that separates an average instructor from an…
Everything You Need to Know About Trekking to Everest Base Camp
Trekking to Everest Base Camp always seemed like one of those bucket list items that would never get crossed off. A part of me just thought it was unattainable for a ‘normal’ person. While travelling in Southeast Asia, however, I met tons of other ‘normal’ people who had made it to Base Camp, and they assured…
Meet Georgie Abay from The Grace Tales
Georgie Abay makes motherhood look magical. The mother-of-two created The Grace Tales while on maternity leave, after failing to find an online destination designed with the style-conscious mum in mind. The Grace Tales was born in 2013. The beautiful website mirrors both Georgie’s enviable personal style and her pedigree from more than a decade working on…
Boys of Yoga: Changing the Face of the Practice
In the modern day practice of yoga, the mat has typically been considered a space dominated by women. But there is a group of yogis from around the world set to smash that stereotype. BOYS OF YOGA is a collective of male yoga practitioners from all corners. They are proving that yoga is a lifestyle…
Thanyapura Sports Hotel, Phuket
If you were to dream up the ultimate sporting playground and transport it to an idyllic setting among the palms and rubber trees of Thailand, Thanyapura sports hotel Phuket should come pretty close to your vision. Thanyapura sports hotel Phuket is a 23-hectare athlete’s playground, catering to world-class competitors, weekend warriors, school children and everyone in between and it is…
Hotel Fort Canning, Singapore
Weaving our way up the Hotel Fort Canning driveway, the lush greenery of Fort Canning Park kept the washed colonial facade curiously hidden, until the final turn. At first glance, the iconic building is impressive. Perched on the hilltop looking over the Singapore city skyline and surrounded by 18 hectares of national parkland, the luxury hotel is a stunning urban oasis, seemingly…
Four Seasons Hotel, Singapore
A table holding vases of pink amaryllis and red hydrangeas arranged artfully greeted us as we stepped in from the sticky Singapore air. A silent sigh of relief followed as the chill hit, accompanied by the subtle signature Four Seasons scent. As we drifted over to check in, the jet lag induced fog enveloping us…
6 Inspirational Yoga Instructors Who Teach Around the World
During the last two years teaching yoga in Southeast Asia and India, I have been deeply inspired by the worldwide community of like-minded teachers making a positive impact taking up yoga instructor jobs, exchanges and projects around the world. Their ability to truly live their yoga practices allows the benefits to extend to all whose lives they…
Exploring Kerala: Adventure, Ayurveda and Yoga
Set on the coast of Southern India, Kerala has a variety of natural landscapes to explore including beautiful beaches along the Arabian Sea, the backwaters, and lush green tea plantations. It offers a unique language, culture and cuisine from the rest of India. For those hoping to learn more about Ayurveda and dive deeper into…
Centara Ceysands Resort, Sri Lanka | Part II
Sri Lankan cuisine is literally, a rich melting pot of fragrant spices, sweet local fruits and colourful vegetables served up in warming curries, fresh noodle and tasty rice dishes. Sri Lankan food is true, feel-good comfort food and we enjoyed every bite during our stay at Centara Ceysands, one of the only 5 star hotels in…