Travel, life, loves and laughs.
After several days enjoying Bali’s beautiful coastline, we were ready to swap surf breaks and beach clubs for something completely different. An Ubud day trip is high on our list, anticipated since arriving on the island.… Read the rest
Today starts with a crackle of anticipation as the alarm sounds in the early morning. We’re all excited about our our family scuba diving tour to Racha Noi and Racha Yai Islands. We have been promised coral gardens, curious marine life and just enough unpredictability to keep things interesting.… Read the rest
Tucked into the pastel-hued streets of Phuket Old Town, where Sino-Portuguese façades lean gently into one another and the tropical air hangs thick with incense and street food, I stumble upon something I hadn’t realised I was missing quite so desperately – proper coffee.… Read the rest
Tucked discreetly behind a narrow passageway off bustling Phang Nga Road, the Shrine of the Serene Light feels like a secret waiting to be discovered. While many visitors wander through Phuket Old Town admiring its colourful Sino-Portuguese façades, few realise that one of the area’s most atmospheric and historically rich sites lies just out of sight.… Read the rest
Set aside from the the pastel façades and Sino-Portuguese shophouses of Phuket Old Town lies a temple that many visitors walk straight past without ever stepping inside. It’s a shame because behind its ornate gates, Wat Mongkolnimit Phra Aram Luang, known locally as Wat Klang, offers something far more meaningful than just another photo opportunity.… Read the rest
Tracing history through colour, culture and quiet corners of Old Phuket Town provides something wonderfully unexpected. At first glance, it feels like a pastel dream, with rows of brightly painted shophouses, cafés spilling onto pavements and the hum of scooters weaving through narrow streets.… Read the rest
There are early mornings, and then there are the kind that begin under a velvet sky, the world still hushed, as the promise of something extraordinary pulls you gently from sleep. Phi Phi Islands calls us for a family adventure.… Read the rest
Nestled in the rolling hills of Fruška Gora National Park, Krusedol (Krušedol) Monastery is both an architectural marvel and a living monument to Serbian heritage, resilience and spirituality. Built in the early 16th century, this stunning Orthodox monastery stands as a powerful testament to the legacy of the Branković family and the turbulent history of the region.… Read the rest
Peles (Peleş) Castle, is Romania’s fairytale masterpiece in the Carpathian Mountains. While the likes of the more famous Bran Castle (Dracula’s) impresses with its dramatic cliffside setting and medieval design, and nearby Pelisor Castles blends intimate Art Nouveau design with rich royal history, Peleş Castle is a rare place where architecture, craftsmanship and royal ambition combine to create something truly extraordinary.… Read the rest
On a day trip to Pelisor Castle, we discover this beautiful and fascinating complex in the heart of Transylvania. Tucked into the lush forested folds of Romania’s Carpathian Mountains, in the regal Peles Valley near Sinaia, lies a lesser-known treasure.… Read the rest