Not every island is a sunny beach destination where you go to crack open a good book, sip a tropical drink, and forget about the worries of home for a few days. Some of the most unique islands around the world are full of wildlife, culture, and things you can’t find anywhere else. Maybe they’re […]
It’s an oenophile’s dream to taste favourite vintages on their own terroir. As lovers of food and wine ourselves, we’re experienced when it comes to enjoying the world’s best wine regions. It’s a tough job, but we’ll go to great lengths to ensure time well spent for our travellers. And when it comes to pairing […]
For travellers on their first trip to Italy, highlights often include the Tuscan cities of Florence, Pisa, Siena and then one or two small hill towns. Those returning to Tuscany, Italy tend to venture further afield to places like Lucca, Monteriggioni, Volterra, or Cortona. In this post, I’ll share more about Florence, some of the […]
I recently wrote a post about real-life literary destinations you can travel to – and I ended up writing so much that I had to break it down into multiple posts! This is the second post in that series, focusing on North and South America.
When you’re planning a multi-city or multi-country trip, there are just some destinations that go well together. It makes sense to do Australia and New Zealand in one trip – if you have the time. France and England make sense thanks to the high speed train service. Central European countries make sense by either rail […]
Perhaps it’s a New Year’s resolution of yours to concentrate on healthier living. Maybe you’ve recently experienced a life-changing event. Or maybe you just need a relaxing weekend getaway. Whatever it is that draws you in, wellness travel has a way of transforming outlooks on life. The goal, as with any journey, is to come […]
New Zealand, as a country, is a very outdoorsy place. I mean, you only have to google it to see that the majority of the images are of mountains and lakes. While many appear to be in the middle of nowhere, there are a surprising few right near Wellington. Some of the exciting nature and […]
Every year, the travel industry releases its top destinations for the following year. Some are predictable; Italy makes the list almost yearly. Others are not so predictable; Sri Lanka is a hot one this year. Someone once told me to pay attention when I hear the same destination over and over… Sri Lanka will definitely […]
As I’ve mentioned a few times in previous posts, there is something to be said for the food and drink in Wellington, New Zealand. The emphasis is on locally sourced, fresh, and flavourful. With fertile regions just on the other side of the mountains, seafood on the doorstep, and barista-perfect coffee roasted all over the […]
Wellington, New Zealand has a lot of great museums to explore. They’re typically perfect on a rainy day – of which Wellington has a few of in the winter. I personally really like Te Papa Tongarewa, the national museum of New Zealand, for its interactive and educational nature. There are quite a few other museums […]