Siem Reap, a vibrant city located in the northwest of Cambodia, is famous for being the gateway to the magnificent Angkor Wat temple complex. But beyond its historical significance, Siem Reap offers an array of exciting activities and accommodations that cater to all types of travellers. Whether you are an adventure seeker, a history enthusiast, or simply seeking a...
We were captivated the minute our car arrived at the entrance to the Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Hotel in Siem Reap Cambodia. How impressive were the lush green manicured tropical gardens that surrounded the elegant French Colonial resort! Within seconds the Sofitel staff lined up to greet us with “bonjour” as our bags were whisked away. We felt like...
Are you looking for accommodation near Chaweng Beach in Koh Samui? Nestled amidst lush tropical gardens and overlooking the turquoise waters north of Chaweng Beach, Nora Beach Resort & Spa Koh Samui is a luxurious retreat that promises an unforgettable vacation experience. Boasting a perfect blend of traditional Thai architecture and modern amenities, this...
Once overlooked by travellers, Kep and Kampot are now becoming a ‘popular destination’ for those that want to see more of Cambodia than just Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Our top things to do in Kep and Kampot guide shows you the best of these two towns in Southern Cambodia. Kampot and Kep are located on the South West coast of Cambodia and 25 km separates...
Lucerne – a must-see on any Switzerland Itinerary A Guest Post by Anna Timbrook from Expert World Travel Every year, more and more people flock to Switzerland to get a taste of their own unique Swiss experience. And in the very centre of this alpine wonderland is Lucerne, an absolute must-see city. Lucerne is a bustling city welcoming over 5 million visitors every...
A Week in UAE: Things to do and Places to See. Have you ever wanted to spend more time in the UAE than just a one-night stopover on the way to Europe, the Middle East or Australia? Our guest article on how to spend a week in the UAE is written by Pranitaa Purohit. Pranitaa has provided us with some excellent tips that we hope will have you extending your time in this...
Planning a visit to Ethiopia? Ethiopia has been on our radar for the last 18 months so when Mike Jensen from The Adventourist reached out to guest write for us the top unforgettable activities to do in Ethiopia we jumped at the chance to hear what he had to say. We hope you enjoy the article as much as we have. Reading and learning more about Ethiopia has pushed...
Machu Picchu Trekking – What A Challenge! Machu Picchu Peru! A destination that had not really crossed our minds, until our eldest son had completed the Machu Picchu trek. We mentioned that the luxurious train sounded wonderful. He laughed and said ‘that is not the way to do it, you are going to do it but you are trekking it’. For your...
Are you considering visiting Munich in the winter 2023? We visited back in the 80s and fell in love with the vibrant Christmas Markets, the people, the architecture and the local German cuisine. There were so many things to do in Munich. We huddled in cafes and bars enjoying hot sweet and spicy Gluhwein whilst it snowed outside. It was such a magical experience. You...
Have you visited Bruges? Are you planning to spend a weekend in Bruges in Belgium? We had already visited Brussels but were 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 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...
If only the walls could talk, Kilkea Castle, one Ireland’s longest continually inhabited medieval castles in County Kildare, could tell tales of witchcraft, a monkey saving a baby from a fire as well as the ghost of the Wizard Earl who is reputed to return on the 7th day of the 7th month of the 7th year on his horse with silver hoofs. Now, no one knows which...