The Meeting Place of Explorers
Whoever said that the world is a small place, never travelled in Patagonia. We have been driving south on the Chilean side for several thousand kilometres. There seems to be no end to the landscape. I feels like we could drive for a million more. It’s not that the spaces in between appear to be […]
Finding a Lost Passion
During my recent trip to the Dolomites, I rediscovered a childlike enthusiasm for skiing. And how could I not? I crossed one snowy valley after another, without eve repeating a line. I went down easy runs that let me take in the alpine scenery, and the beauty of nature. I ventured down harder pistes that […]
Iceland – Above and beyond your wildest dreams
There are few experiences more breathtaking than the ethereal performance of the Aurora Borealis. But the magic of Iceland holds even more than that. Not only do the far-reaching points of the island offer some of the best views of the Northern Lights; it boasts a landscape like no other. If you opted out of […]
Botswana – Step outside your comfort zone on
Safaris are big business for honeymoon holiday providers. But when holidays are organised en masse, it can be difficult to cater to the interests of individual couples. Instead of opting for a trip to the big named parks in South Africa, such as Kruger National Park, head further inland to the smaller-scale, boutique safari lodges […]
Nagaland – India like you’ve never seen before
East of Assam is home to one of India’s smallest and most diverse states. A member of the Seven Sisters region situated on the Burmese border, what was once a volatile area rife with conflict has now made way for a stable, burgeoning agricultural economy. Nagaland is India like you’ve never seen it before. Nagaland […]
Peru & Bolivia – Head south for your very otherworldly photoshoot
Machu Picchu tops many a bucket list around the world. But would you really want to spend your honeymoon joining the masses on your climb? What if you could fulfil your wildest dreams away from large groups? Heading to the famed Incan ruins doesn’t have to mean fighting with other tourists for your moment on […]
Japan – Full 9-day Itinerary
The perfect synergy between Japan’s centuries-old shrines and the stunning natural landscape that envelops it is enough to make visitors instantly smitten with it. No matter what season you’re in, there’s always something enchanting about this realm where ancient traditions meet modern life. Day 1: Arrive in Tokyo, Japan Upon your arrival in Tokyo, you […]
Ayahuasca encounters
The notion of spiritual enlightenment is one that has been continually reinvented. No longer the realm of the alternative beatniks of the 1960s, transcendental experiences are now sought far and wide, by CEO’s, entrepreneurs, and the like. Of late, one soul-searching instrument of choice has been Ayahuasca – a tea brewed from a vine indigenous […]
Subdued eleganceKasara, Niseko Village, Japan
At the base of Mount Niseko Annapuri, on Japan’s Hokkaido island, YTL Hotels has launched its Kasara luxury brand with a clutch of exclusive townhouses in the Niseko village ski resort. Singaporean firm Design Intervention conceived the Edo era-style houses with the Japanese philosophy of Shibui,the practice of restraint to achieve subdued elegance, in mind. […]
Hard-core detox.The Ranch, Malibu,California
A butt-kicking spa as tough as the Ashram: early rises, coyote horse-trail and long hikes, yoga, macrobiotic strict and gourmand vegan menus, caffeine and alcohol free. The right place for those who are looking for new challenges and a healthier perspective on nutrition and fitness and want to do so in a strict,hard-core way but […]