Have you visited Bruges? Are you planning to spend a weekend in Bruges in Belgium? We had already visited Brussels but was keen to visit Bruges and Ghent and our time in Bruges coincided with a weekend, what could be more fun. We were fans of Belgian beer, Belgian chocolate and of course their famous Belgian waffles and our Bruges weekend break needed to include all...
Are you planning how to see Ghent in one day? We only had one day and one night to spend in Ghent after spending a weekend in Bruges. In hindsight, we wished we would have stayed longer but we were heading to Paris the next day and then on a Le Boat cruise down the Canal Lateral a la Loire. After enjoying a Legends Walking Tour in Bruges and a visit to one of Bruges...
Wondering how to travel with a carry-on only? We have been on the road since 2013. We have packed too much, carried too much, and paid many $$$ sending ‘stuff home’. Enough is enough. We were fed up with lugging heavy bags into taxis, buses, boats, ferries and the worse tuk-tuks. But we had to go through the pain! Our lifestyle is now...
Are you visiting Bangkok and wondering where to stay? We have been visiting Bangkok for over 30 years and call it our 2nd home in Asia, even though we lived in Singapore for 6 years. Bangkok is our regular stopover on the way to Europe or the Middle East. We have spent months at a time living in Bangkok, we just love the vibrant way of life, the local Thai cuisine...
Are you planning holidays to Seville and wondering what to do there? Our article is written by Lucia, a Slovak expat living in Southern Spain. On her blog Viva la Vita, she shares her discoveries about beautiful locations, hidden gems, and authentic experiences from Costa del Sol and beyond. It is always great to get travel information from a local, you will...
Are you looking for a 5-star hotel in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit Road for your next stay? This is our 5-star luxury review of the Sofitel Sukhumvit Hotel Bangkok. We have had the Sofitel Sukhumvit Hotel in Bangkok on our wish list for a while. As members of the Accor Group, we have so many choices of hotels in Bangkok but the opportunity arose on this trip to spend 2...
Are you planning to travel the off-the-beaten-path, spectacular Ha Giang Loop by car? Riding the Ha Giang Loop by motorbike is a popular adventure for many but if you are not confident about going by motorbike, travelling by private car in an organised tour is the next best thing. Ha Giang is located in northern Vietnam and is known for its stunning scenery, rugged...
Are you looking for something that is unique and different to experience on your next holiday in Thailand? If you are looking for something unique this is definitely the location for you, and it is called 500 Rai Floating Resort in the Khao Sok National Park in Southern Thailand. 500 Rai Floating Resort’s motto is: Disconnect to Reconnect This post may contain...
Is it time to take charge of your health and fitness? Have you always wanted to enjoy a wellness retreat in Thailand? How about a tropical paradise wellness resort on the island of Koh Samui in Thailand? A week of recharging and revitalising ourselves has always been high on our travel to-do list. When the opportunity arose for us to spend a week at the #1 Asia...
From the impressive open-air large foyer to the oversized bedrooms and its position on the lagoon the Angsana Laguna Phuket never fails to impress. My first visit was back in 2004 with my young family and they still have very fond memories of the pool, the artificial beach and the yummy Thai food. Back then the hotel was under the Sheraton brand. My return visit...
Are you planning to visit the Yucatan Peninsula in 2023 and want to get off the beaten track a bit? This is the article for you, written by travel blogger Sammie Pearsall from the Rambling Renegade. The Yucatan Peninsula is a favourite region of ours and a thousand others have fallen in love with the region just as Sammie has. Read on for her delightful story of...
Are you considering visiting Hoi An in 2023? Sammie Pearsall from the rambling renegade fell in love with Hoi An and visited many times over the years. Sammie shares with us her love of Hoi An. We also fell in love with Hoi An and spent 3 weeks staying in the old town and out at An Bang Beach. We hope you enjoy Sammie’s article on Hoi An as much as we have...