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 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...
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...
When you visit Sa Pa from Hanoi, you will have the rare chance to see all four seasons in one day. In the morning, the temperature is cool. As noon approaches, the temperature in Sa Pa goes up until the sun is directly above, and the temperature is in the mid-30s. In the late afternoon, you’ll see mist and clouds and at night, you’ll feel the cold of...
If you’re planning to travel to Vietnam, one of the most exciting things to explore is the vibrant and cultural nightlife scene. Whether you’re a party-goer, a bar-hopper, or simply looking for a relaxing evening, both Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi have a lot to offer. But how do these two cities compare in terms of their nightlife offerings? The following...
If you are in Barbados and you want to have a break from the beach an island tour could be just what you need. You can tour the island in a day either by a rental car or by an organised tour. In this instance, we would recommend booking a guided tour taken by a local to see the top sights of the pretty island of Barbados. Read on to find out where the best spots...
On my recent visit to Phuket and Khao Lak in Thailand I spent some time visiting Saii Laguna Phuket. Friends who had stayed there loved its family-friendly vibe and how perfect it was for a couples’ getaway. So what was it that had my friends so excited about the stunning beach resort in the Laguna complex of 5-star hotels 25 minutes from Phuket Airport? This is...
What do you get when you combine a walking tour, a food tour, and history highlights all in one in Bridgetown Barbados? The popular Lickrish Walking Food Tour of Barbados, but a word of warning, you will need to come feeling hungry, very hungry! Over the years we have enjoyed many food walking tours in Porto and in Dublin. Now, were you wondering what...
Splendid Kamala Beach in Phuket is home to the luxurious 5-star Intercontinental Hotel Phuket. Whether you want to stay beachside or mountain side the Intercontinental Hotel does not disappoint the traveller. The hotel oozes luxury from the minute you step inside the lobby and that ultra-luxurious feeling carries through to its 221 rooms, suites and villas and its 6...
Planning a midweek or weekend getaway to the Hunter Valley in NSW? Are you or your family celebrating a special milestone or are you longing for a break from the busyness of life? Just a 2-hour drive from Sydney is the Hunter Valley, one of Sydney’s most popular getaway destinations for wine connoisseurs, and foodies and a very popular family-friendly destination...
Located on the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula, Cabo attracts travellers for its stunning beaches, hopping nightlife, and waterfront playground. If you’re looking for things to do, this article gives the scoop on must-do activities. With year-round warm weather, many of Cabo’s tours and excursions are ocean-based or outdoor adventures. So...