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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...
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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...
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 (December 2025): Since our visit in September 2017, it appears that the resort, previously known as the...
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...
Hotel Ísafjörður (Torg) – West Fjords of Iceland
My day started with an amazing sunrise at the Malarhorn Guesthouse on the north-west coast of Iceland. I...
The Legian Hotel, Bali – A Romantic Dinner Alongside the Sea
We had dinner at the Legian Hotel in Bali on 4 September 2017. Of the seven restaurants that we...
Fosshotel Husavik, Iceland – Whale-watching Whistlestop
Welcome to Husavik in northern Iceland, where, during summer, you can see clearly at all hours of the...
Hotel West – along the coast in Patreksfjörður, Iceland
My day started off by checking out of Hotel Isafjordur and the expectation that Hotel West would offer something...
Apulit Island Resort, Palawan, Philippines – Romance in Tranquil Taytay Bay
Only once previously had I seen such crystal clear water, and that was in the Maldives. Arriving to...
The Manila Hotel – Historical Charm in the Philippines Capital
Having just returned from eight wonderful nights at the Apulit Resort in Taytay Bay, Palawan, we stayed at The...
DC-3 Plane Wreck on Sólheimasandur Beach, Iceland
Sitting alone on a deserted beach near the town of Vik in Southern Iceland lie the remains of...
Le Méridien Paro, Riverfront – Peaceful Paro Paradise
Welcome to Paro, and the beautiful Le Méridien Paro Riverfront. I stayed at the Le Méridien Paro Riverfront Hotel...
Thimphu Post Office – Make Yourself Into a Stamp
“Wow, I can mail me to myself. How cool is that?“, I thought as my guide dropped me...
Anantara Angkor Resort: Haven in Siem Reap
What’s not to love about the fascinating town of Siem Reap in Cambodia, with its ancient history and...
Luxurious Vinpearl Golfland Resort and Villas, Nha Trang, Vietnam
UPDATE: Vinpearl Golf is now called Nha Trang Marriott Resort & Spa. This post uses the new name...
Alda Hotel, Reykjavik, Iceland – Central Hotel, Great for Shopping
Welcome to Reykjavik and the centrally located Alda Hotel, right in the middle of the shopping district. I...
A Playful Time at Phuket Fantasea
How about an evening of psychedelic entertainment? One with games, good food and a show? And a chance...