In my previous post, I talked about what makes an accommodation ‘epic’ and my assignment from Booking.com to find an accommodation that reflects my…
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What makes an accommodation epic?
“What are you doing?”, my partner asked. “I’m working on a project with Booking.com and I’m looking for an ‘epic’ accommodation”, I replied without…
Experiencing the Mashpi Cloud Forest
The Mashpi Cloud Forest Reserve is located about a four-hour drive north of Quito, Ecuador. The drive from Quito is gorgeous, with stunning vistas…
The heritage sites of Malta and Gozo
When you visit some of the heritage sites on Malta (map), you will find that the architecture on the islands (some dating back to…
Reunion Island video – the ultimate adventure island
My trip to Reunion Island was nothing short of epic. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect of this island in the Indian Ocean…
Finding paradise in Grootbos
Grootbos is a private nature reserve near the southernmost tip of the African continent. Nestled between the mountains and the ocean, Grootbos is a…
An unforgettable tour of Ecuador
It was a photo of the spectacular Cotopaxi volcano that first captured my imagination. I was ten years old and I promised myself that…
Plane views: Cape Town
When I published a post a while back on airports you must book a window seat for, I received various comments from readers saying…
Inside the Airbus A380 assembly plant in Hamburg
A kid in a mega candy store! Yep, that’s what I felt like when I visited the Airbus A380 assembly plant in Hamburg. I…
