This blog post has been a long time coming. My boyfriend and I spent three incredible weeks in Sri Lanka last year, hopping from crowded cities to tropical jungles, chill-out beaches to tea plantations. This post describes what we found were the best things to do in Kandy, the first stop on our Sri Lankan […]
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The Best of Monopoli, Puglia
My latest travel adventures took me to Monopoli in Puglia, a region in Southern Italy with overwhelming beauty. Coming here is the ultimate escape from the tourist masses. The whole of Puglia is incredibly laid back, where time gratefully slows down and you can instantly feel your body relax. But to be honest, if there’s one reason to come […]
A Beautiful Beach Wedding, Koh Samui
My sister recently got married. It was the most beautiful beach wedding in Koh Samui, Thailand. Family and friends traveled from all corners of the world, reuniting in the gorgeous Banyan Tree Resort. The resort is an ideal, luxurious setting for a wedding. We were treated to large, private villas nestled amongst jungle cliffs that look over […]
Sangat Island Dive Resort, Palawan
I’ve always dreamed of going to a beautiful secluded island where you sleep in bamboo huts meters away from the ocean. Where there’s nothing to do but lounge in hammocks all day, sip cocktails and get completely engrossed in a book. This is exactly what we did at Sangat Island Dive Resort, the only resort on […]
The Perfect Beach – Boracay, Philippines
I admit it, I’m kind of a beach snob. The ocean’s shade of blue, it’s clarity, the sand’s softness and grain size.. it all matters when you’re on the hunt for the perfect beach. If, like me, you’re determined to sink your feet into warm sand of the world’s best beaches, then I can happily tell you […]
Island Hopping in El Nido, Philippines
Arriving in El Nido was an island dream come true. With the long journey to get there and the fact that it is still relatively untraveled, it really felt like a special kind of paradise. As I mentioned in my last El Nido post, the true beauty of this protected area is when you reach […]
Paradise in El Nido, Philippines
Spending a month in the Philippines was one of the best vacations I’ve ever been on. It was my boyfriend and I’s first big travel trip together, so that definitely added to the excitement. We wanted a more unusual beach destination, in SE Asia, with world-class dive sites (since we’re both keen divers). Also so we […]
Luxury in Bali
Sometimes, we just want to be spoiled. We work hard, study hard, take care of our families and sometimes all we want is to be spoiled and pampered for a little bit. Some of my friends are soon heading off on a luxurious trip to Bali (their only requirements). They recently asked me for advice on the […]
Wedding Resort Hunting, Koh Samui
My sister is getting married soon, so we set off for Koh Samui on mission ‘Wedding Resort Hunting’. Thailand is our favourite country, and we have such wonderful memories from the island, so it wasn’t a difficult decision. We made a list of top resorts to check out, booked appointments for all before heading off on our […]
The Library Boutique Hotel, Koh Samui
If you’re looking for a modern, stylish hotel in Koh Samui, Thailand, then look no further than The Library Boutique Hotel. I stayed here on a wedding-resort hunt with my sister. It was such a fun trip and staying in this hotel made it just that bit more special. Hidden away down a private street just […]