Beaches & Relaxing Travel

Hua Hin Hills Vineyard: Finding Wine in Thailand

Published on 5 March, 2017

Finding good wine in Thailand is a bit like trying to find a unicorn: elusive at best and, according to some, this mythical creature simply doesn’t even exist. And that was how I felt until I discovered Hua Hin Hills Vineyard. For weeks I’d travelled through Thailand, craving a glass of crisp, white wine. It’s the sunshine. Does it to… Read more →

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Hua Hin Hills Vineyard in Thailand. Review of the grand tasting menu, new latitude wines, the food pairing, how to get there and where to stay in Hua Hin.... Read more →

An Itinerary Through Real Jamaica

Published on 11 January, 2016

Looking to explore real Jamaica? With a detailed itinerary, tips on what to see, where to stay, where to eat and advice on safety, you can put together your own trip to this beautiful Caribbean island. Read on… I had my reservations about Jamaica. Despite being one of the most popular islands for visitors in the Caribbean, a quick search online… Read more →

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Want to explore real Jamaica? Escape the resorts with this itinerary including where to go, what to see, where to stay and safety advice.... Read more →

What to Eat in Jamaica: Traditional Jamaican Food

Published on 19 November, 2015

Eating the traditional food of a country is one of the best parts of travel for me. In fact, if I don’t enjoy the local food, I’ve been know to get food depression. Fortunately, Jamaica has some fantastic flavours to try and some equally amazing places to try them. Whether you’re about to visit Jamaica or are looking to pull… Read more →

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Want to know what to eat in Jamaica? Looking to try some traditional Jamaican food (and drinks) - here's what and where to eat from my visit to Jamaica.... Read more →

Lake Austin Spa Resort Kickstart Fitness

How to Kickstart Fitness Without Sacrificing Happiness

Published on 6 January, 2015

Looking to kickstart fitness in the New Year…or any time of year? After decades of having ‘get fit’ on my New Year’s Resolution List, I’ve finally found a way to kickstart a new fitness regime without sacrificing happiness. I can’t recall which of my 38 years was the first year that ‘get fit’ made it onto my New Year’s Resolutions list, but… Read more →

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Looking to kickstart fitness? After decades of trying, I've found a way to kickstart a new fitness regime in just a few days without sacrificing happiness.... Read more →

Best Gifts for Travelers 2017

Published on 18 December, 2014

Updated for 2017 What are the best gifts for travelers? When I had a static location and endless cupboards to stash my possessions (instead of a nylon rucksack for my home), gift shopping for me was much simpler. These days, as family and friends watch me select clothes based on weight and drying speed, I can understand the trickery they face as… Read more →

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Never buy a dud gift again with these 40 best gifts for travelers written by a travel expert. Updated for 2017.... Read more →

How to Make Sausages from Scratch

Published on 20 November, 2014

Feeling adventurous? Want to learn how to make sausages from scratch? And not only that, want to learn how to make some fairly healthy-sausages? Then I have a little treat for you! I recently spent a few days at Lake Austin Spa Resort (more coming on that soon) and while I was there, I attended a cooking demonstration where one… Read more →

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Whether you want to know how to make sausages from scratch for Thanksgiving, Christmas or just a weekend treat, here's a simple, tasty and healthy recipe!... Read more →

The Best Places to Visit in Colombia

Published on 30 October, 2014

After spending two months of (slow) travel in Colombia, here’s my list of the best places to visit in Colombia and what to see and do when you’re there. This article isn’t intended to be a detailed guide to the country, more of a taster of the things to do in Colombia during a first visit. Whether you have a week, a month… Read more →

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After spending two months of travel in Colombia, here's my list of the best places to visit in Colombia and what to see and things to do in Colombia.... Read more →

Best Things to Do in Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

Published on 27 August, 2014

Want to know the best things to do in Yucatan Peninsula Mexico? Read on… Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula is a real tourist hot spot attracting millions of visitors per year. Sadly, most of those visitors will check-into their hotel and fail to check-out any of the beauty that makes the Yucatan peninsula one of the most spectacular parts of Mexico. If you’re… Read more →

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Taking a trip to Mexico's Riviera Maya/Yucatan? Here's a list of the best things to do in Yucatan peninsula with tips from someone who's been!... Read more →

How to Drink Tequila Like a Mexican

Published on 22 August, 2014

Do you have a (completely rational) fear of tequila? Do you flat-out hate the stuff? If so, I can almost guarantee that you’re drinking it wrong. After spending a year in Mexico, I finally learned the secret: how to drink tequila like a Mexican… and actually enjoy this potent drink. How to drink Tequila like a European /American /Canadian /Australian… Read more →

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Want to know how to drink tequila like a Mexican? Understand your anjeo from your reposado and find out how to visit tequila in Mexico -on the tequila train... Read more →

Luxury in Los Cabos Without Visiting a Resort

Published on 14 August, 2014

Looking for a luxury retreat that doesn’t come with the mass tourism experienced you get at a resort, then read on. I recently found the perfect solution at Casa Natalia, a luxury boutique hotel in the heart of arty San Jose del Cabo, Mexico. Have you ever left a resort feeling more exhausted than when you checked-in? That pretty much… Read more →

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Looking to visit Los Cabos but don't want the frazzled feeling that comes with a mass tourism resort break? Head to Casa Natalia in San Jose del Cabo.... Read more →