This year we had organised Christmas and New Year in the Philippines with Lyssa’s family, and as we arrived a little early we decided to take a side trip to Bali as a pre-Christmas treat! Christmas, however is not one of the best times to visit Bali (rather April – Oct), so if you do …
Out of all the countries we have visited in the world, Japan is hands down our favourite – the people, the sights, the culture and above all the food; it is all so amazing, alien (for us Europeans) and fascinating that we could just keep returning every year, if only there was not the rest …
In the middle of winter when the days are dark or cold and you want to make your escape, you can either head to the opposite side of the world in the hope of some sunshine (which means a long journey) or you can double down on winter and head to a place that really …
The final island of the three of ABC for our trip to this part of the world, and we saved the best til last. Bonaire is the most natural of the three islands, you’ll find no big hotels on this island, just raw beauty, air-BNBs, boutique hotels and diving and snorkeling galore. Get ready for …
Curaçao, known as the Island of Healing by early Portuguese sailors – purportedly as ill sailors would be cured from scurvy after a stay on the island owing to the vitamin c fruit diet (and Blue Curaçao cocktails maybe?) that they would consume whilst here. These days all the healing that Curaçao provides is in …
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Just of the coast of Venezuela is a little piece of The Kingdom of the Netherlands that sparkles in the blue waters of the Caribbean and gives the Dutch and many other nationalities a chance to top up their perfect all year suntans. Bonbini na (Welcome to) Aruba! Along with its neighbours, Aruba sits just …
One of the youngest nations in the World, Kosovo came into being in 2008 when it declared independence from Serbia. This separation followed a turbulent period in the 90’s that lead to the country coming under the protection of NATO and its Kosovo Force (KFOR). More than 15 years later there are still many countries …
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Right in the centre of Turkey, just over an hour’s flight from its capital Istanbul, is a land of fairytale ranges, subterranean living and soaring vistas that make for a stunning few days break. Go for the scenery, marvel at the nature, enjoy the great food and have your breath taken away with a hot …
After all the big cities, hours of walking and thousands of kilometres whizzing around the country on high speed Shinkansen it’s time to take it a bit slower and relax in classic Japanese style in the hot springs of Kinsoki Onsen. About 190km to the north of Osaka you can take what is probably the …
Quite literally at centre of Europe is the Baltic state of Lithuania. For many years occupied by the Soviet Union, but now open to all for culture, pilgrimage, great beer, filling food and even a breakaway republic. Our trip started over Easter weekend, when many southern parts of Europe are basking in spring sunshine, but …