The ice cave I stood on the deck of the Wilderness Discoverer and watched fellow guests on the Alaska cruise return from their hike…
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Twelve islands to visit in Malaysia
Malaysia is known the world over for its cultural diversity, lush tropical forests, mouthwatering cuisine and its islands. I’ve had the privilege of visiting…
The luxuries of dreamy Ko Racha
All too quickly and flippantly the word “undiscovered” is attached to the words “Thai island” and the hearts of numerous beach-loving travellers start beating…
Epic train journey on the Rocky Mountaineer
The Vancouver skyline loomed large in the distance as I gazed out the window. My journey on board the Rocky Mountaineer train from Jasper…
Plane views: Dead Sea and Israel
I’d just spent eight amazing days in Jordan but there was one more awesome treat in store for me as I boarded my flight…
Stargazing in the Serengeti
When people book a luxury safari holiday, game drives and wildlife are the first activities that spring to mind. These are definitely some of…
A personal source of inspiration
I was perusing my Travel Journal recently and read several entries from my round-the-world trip. Looking back, there were a handful of defining moments…
Ten things to do in Lanzarote
Lanzarote is a small volcanic island located in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of southern Morocco (map), about a 2.5 hour flight from…
Enchanting spots: Ma’in hot springs
Jordan is home to numerous places that can justifiably be called ‘enchanting’; walking through Petra by night or floating in the Dead Sea at…
