Let’s face it luxury is not the first word that comes to mind when you think of Nepal. So I was delighted to find Dhulikhel Resort Dwarika whilst googling during my trip planning phase. And after far too many Nepal Tea House stays on my Everest Base Camp Trek and crowded often dirty Kathmandu I …
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Jordan is one of the safest countries to visit in the Middle East and to my mind one of the most stunning. And forget that it is in the Middle East – Jordan offers some absolutely extraordinary world-class things to do and see. From Petra to Wadi Rum to floating in the dead sea Jordan …
One of the key elements of this blog is sleeping somewhere with a high thread count on the sheets. My ideal type of hotel is one that can be described as boutique. In an ideal world it would be locally owned but most of all I love a boutique hotel where things are done beautifully …
It used to be dreadful to try to find decent restaurants around Victoria. And then came the long-term building project around Victoria which seemed to last for years. The good news is now there are some fantastic Victoria Station restaurants. The Nova complex houses somewhere around 25 bars and new restaurants Victoria London – many …
Namibia is a country of jaw-dropping beauty – I was particularly blown away by its extraordinary colours and by its size. This African country reminded me very much of my home country, Australia. This is unsurprising considering that after Australia, Namibia Africa is the least populated country per square foot in the world! Namibia has …
Watsons Bay Sydney is ridiculously beautiful. It is Australia’s oldest fishing village. Visting Watsons Bay is like being in a beautiful beach resort but with amazing views of the Sydney Central Business District. It is a weekend getaways from Sydney option that is actually in Sydney. It is also home to sandy beaches and some …
It isn’t easy to choose what to leave out of a Sydney Itinerary. I have lost track of how many times I have been to Sydney. I grew up in Melbourne lived there until I was 30 so there were many trips. I then lived in sydney for a year and now my brother lives …
London is famous for its plush afternoon teas. There are so many on offer it can be tough to choose – and to compete. So the Sanderson Hotel has come up with its own twist on afternoon tea – the Mad Hatters Afternoon Tea London . The Sanderson is a gorgeous boutique hotel in Soho. You can …
Turkey has so much to explore. For me, the two places in Turkey that are completely unlike anywhere else are its capital Istanbul and the magical Cappadocia. It isn’t possible to see all of this country in a Turkey Itinerary 7 days but you can absolutely get a good sense of both in my Istanbul …
Planning a trip to Scotland? I have actually lost track of how many times I have been to Scotland. It is one of my favourite places. Sure the weather is all over the place but when it is good there are few places as beautiful on earth. If you’re looking to get a feel for …