For Your Eyes Only: My New Secret Weapon
No, this is not a James Bond movie promotion I promise! But I have certainly stumbled across one of the best travel beauty secret-weapons ever, thanks to some very good advice from a fabulous Diva. Two big problems I have when travelling is the impact of flying and hotel air-conditioning on my skin, and very […]
Moscow: Wow….
Moscow is WOW… The first time I visited Moscow was October 1993 and the overwhelming impression of the city wasn’t great: my memories were of angry people, drab surroundings and a proliferation of the colour brown. I must point out that I did arrive right in the middle of the coup brought about by Boris […]
Hepburn Springs & Daylesford: The Perfect Winter Escape
If you are looking for the perfect Aussie winter escape then you don’t need to look much further than the beautiful country towns of Hepburn Springs and Daylesford in Victoria. Located just one and a half hours from Melbourne, it is an easy drive to paradise: think open fires, lovely local wines, restaurants that offer […]
3 Reasons to Love Iran
I love having guest bloggers as they give a whole new perspective to places and spaces we may have only dreamed of, and share their passion for a destination that might not even be on our radar. They open our eyes to new concepts, perceptions and opportunities, so when I asked Jemma from Mai Journeys […]
What is Luxury Travel?
There is a lot of chat these days about luxury travel as well as a huge number of ‘luxury travel deals’ on offer, sometimes so many in fact it becomes overwhelming. I do a great deal of research online with Dr Google and physically visiting destinations, hotels, villas and local suppliers when looking at our […]
5 Reasons to Visit London this Summer!
‘When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life’, a famous quote from Samuel Johnson, and very, very true. Because there is always something new happening in London, whether it be fashion, culture, the newest dining sensation or the latest hot spot. Not to mention the original ‘happenings’ that are famous in […]
My New Favourite ‘Must Have’ Travel Essentials!
I always have this vision that when I arrive off a long flight I am going to disembark looking a lot like Victoria Beckham: dewy skinned, un-crumpled and somewhat stylish. Of course the reality doesn’t really match, and I am constantly searching for new products that will help deliver a more stylish arrival! These are […]
Why Sri Lanka is Hot Right Now!
According to travel writers, travel magazines and bloggers, Sri Lanka is one of the hottest travel destinations on the planet right now. We thought we should do our own research and check out the goss with our lovely tour guide (who is beyond passionate about Sri Lanka) why she loves it so much and why […]
My Love of Africa
Africa has a wonderful, grounding and relaxing energy which touches your soul and makes you dream of returning to this magical continent. The locals say once you get the dust up your nose you can never leave…. I have had the privilege of living in Africa, namely the outskirts of Chobe National Park, in Botswana […]
Tips for ‘Stress-free’ Travel
It is holiday time and so exciting for so many, as you write ‘packing lists’ and ‘to-do’ lists, and drag the suitcases out of storage in anticipation of getting away and escaping the every day! But no matter where you are going, or what you are doing here are a few things you can do […]
