Where Would You Like to Explore? Looking for somewhere a bit different for your next trip? I have visited over 80 countries and continue to seek out interesting destinations that are filled with natural and cultural attractions slightly off the beaten track. Once there, it is about having experiences, great food and wine, and finding …

I am sure that Verbier Switzerland also looks lovely in the winter. But let’s face it, white can be a bit one dimensional. Particularly when compared to the stunning rainbow of colours that is the Verbier summer. From the insanely beautiful and green of the Swiss Alps to the flower baskets throughout the village to …

Lovely Switzerland. Fondu and chocolate and cows and snow-covered mountains. For many, the first season associated with Switzerland is winter. But some of the best of what is on offer is best experienced through Summer in Switzerland. Visit Switzerland in summer when the mountains are even more beautiful and majestic without snow, the cows are …

Looking for singles holidays over 40? I did my first-ever solo trip at 35. I was separated from my now ex-husband and I loved to travel. However, most of my friends were married so I really didn’t have anyone to go on holidays with – gosh did I feel like a bit of a loser. …

As the trekking capital of the world, Nepal isn’t normally associated with luxury. However, it is quite easy to find some more luxurious places to visit in Kathmandu at a relatively low cost. As Kathmandu is a 5-hour flight from Hong Kong and only a 4-hour flight from Qatar a long weekend makes more sense …

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 …

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 …

A few years ago there were hardly any single travel groups that offered options for holidays for one – let alone companies who entirely focused on solo departures and looked at things like no single supplements etc and solo travel groups. Thank goodness for the growth in singles travelling as now there is a good …

Welcome to the World of Boutique Adventures! Hi! I’m Amanda, a London based traveller, photographer and wine appreciator. My blog focuses on unique experiences, boutique hotels, spas and wellness and local wine and gastronomy. I love finding out what is unique about a city or town – what can you do here that you can’t …

Terrorist attacks, turbulent flights, and forgotten passport frights; an airport is a breeding ground for travellers to catch the anxiety bug. A dangerous airport, however, can be determined by a wide variety of factors. This includes: Need help determining which airports will most likely give you a rocky start to your travel bucket list journey? …