Danat Jebel Dhanna Resort – An Isolated Haven in the UAE’s Western Region
In the middle of nowhere, reasonably close to the UAE border with Saudi Arabia, you will find the...
Two Passports Packed
Exploring Ouarzazate – Atlas Studios, Aït-Benhaddou and Todra Gorge
“Could I be the next movie star”, I wondered as we drove into Atlas Studios in Ouarzazate, Morocco....
Jebel Yanas – Let’s Get High in the UAE
“OK folks, today we are exploring Jebel Yanas”, I say as we head off from the hotel in...
The Khorfakkan Amphitheater – Roman Magic in the UAE?
“WOW, what’s that? A Roman amphitheater right along the corniche in Khorfakkan? That’s amazing”, I thought as I...
25 Common Travel Scams and Scoundrels, and how to Avoid Them
“Sir, you look hot, how about some deodorant?”. So began the only travel scam with which I have...
Hiking to Tiger’s Nest Monastery – Painfully Exhilarating
“Damn”, I thought as I made my way slowly up the uneven path towards the Tiger’s Nest Monastery,...
Palm West Beach, Dubai – A Parallel Universe with great food and fun
Hang on a minute, am I still in Dubai? Am I in West Palm Beach in Florida or...
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Puro 1484 – Dining on High in the UAE
“That is so cool”, my dad exclaimed as we made our way slowly up Jebel Jais towards Puro...
Marguery Villas – Vacation Villa in South-West Mauritius
WooHoo, it’s off to Mauritius for a first-time visit, and the chance to add country number 51 to...
Panvaree Resort, Khao Tao National Park, Thailand – Fish Feeding Frenzy
It was with a feeling of excitement and sense of adventure that we departed the Dusit Thani Krabi...
Silica Hotel, Iceland – A Heavenly Holiday Haven
Having completed a life hightlight, the ring road around Iceland, it was now time for a little relaxation...
The Reverie Saigon – A Sanctuary in Ho Chi Minh City
We stayed at The Reverie Saigon for the night of 27 April 2018 on our way to Nha Trang and...
Ju-Ma-Na Restaurant, Bali – For Your Dining Pleasure
UPDATE: Since our visit in September 2017, it appears that the resort, previously known as the Banyan Tree,...
Fresco Cave Suites and Mansions, Cappadocia – Overnight in a Cave
“How cool is that?” I thought as my tour guide said that I would be staying overnight in...
Hotel Grimsborgir, Iceland – Golden Circle Luxury
I stayed at Hotel Grimsborgir for the night of 21 June 2017 on my first stop around Iceland’s Golden Circle....
Lux* Maldives – A Vacation in Paradise
We stayed at Lux* Maldives in the South Ari Atoll for the nights of 17 to 23 July...
Hótel Framtíð, Iceland – A Harbor-Side Retreat
With my day having started at the rather unimpressive Hotel Klaustur, but having done both the snow-mobiling tour,...
Potato Head Restaurant in Bali – Organized Chaos
We had dinner at Potato Head on 12 September 2017. Once we had battled through the challenge of I) the...
Malarhorn Guesthouse – The Westfjords of Iceland
After staying overnight at the lovely Hofsstaðir Guesthouse I headed further to the west on my journey around the...
Hotel Nikko Saigon – A Haven in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
This was my second stay at Hotel Nikko Saigon, having visited for the first time in May 2015. The hotel...
Hotel Klaustur, Iceland – A Serious Upgrade Required
This was the second hotel at which I stayed on my vacation around the ring-road of iceland. I...
Hotel Egilsen, Iceland – A Serene Sanctuary in Stykkisholmur
Having safely navigated to the starting point for the Brjanslaekur to Stykkisholmur ferry, and driven aboard the ferry...
Hofsstaðir Guesthouse, Skagafirði, Iceland – Isolated, Peaceful Haven
I stayed at Hofsstaðir Guesthouse for the night of 27 June 2017. The hotel is in a lovely part of...