The Blue Lagoon, just outside Reykjavik (map), is one of the most extraordinary spas I’ve ever been to and I can definitely recommend a visit…
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The exotic isle of Zanzibar
Zanzibar is a jewel in the Indian Ocean just off the coast of the Tanzanian mainland. This archipelago boasts dreamy white sandy beaches, a…
That rock star feeling in the Lost World
That rock star feeling in the Lost World (a page from my Travel Journal) The Iguazu Falls (map) are located in the far northeastern…
A world of inspiration: A Familiar Face in a Foreign Land
This edition of ‘A world of inspiration‘ is a beautiful travel story by Nellie Huang. Nellie is a freelance travel writer who shares her…
Plane views: Perth, Western Australia
Perth is one of the most isolated cities in the world. Located in the southwestern corner of Australia, the city faces the massive Indian…
Enchanting spots: Ngorongoro
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area (map) in Tanzania borders the Serengeti National Park and consists of the crater highlands, plains and woodlands. The main attraction is…
A world of inspiration: The Cellist & the Historian
This week’s edition of ‘A world of inspiration‘ is a remarkable story by Janice Waugh who hails from Toronto, Canada. Janice is a freelance…
Fabulous sunsets
It’s my favourite time of the day: when the sun sets and the ensuing twilight. A dazzling display of colour, then a serene interlude…
Getting over my ‘Jaws’ complex
Getting over my ‘Jaws’ complex (a page from my Travel Journal) I’ve just spent several days on Pulau Lang Tengah (map). Lang Tengah is…
