‘Life is a journey, not a destination.’ – Ralph Waldo Emerson To paraphrase Emerson’s classic quote, the focus of one’s life should be on the process rather than the result. Travel, in many ways, reflects life. A journey not only takes you from A to B but also […]
I must admit Šolta wasn’t on my to-do list when I decided to spend five days discovering the sights in and around the picturesque Adriatic town of Split. On a solo trip after a long time, I choose to base myself in this city-by-the-sea to make it a […]
Life on a boat can get hectic. While a cruise might seem relaxing – picture gently swaying on the Caribbean sea as you enjoy astounding panoramic views while lounging in your room balcony – there is so much to do onboard that after a while the body demands […]
Mykonos is among the most famous Greek islands, located in the Cycladic region. The island, recognised for its gorgeous beaches, adventurous water sports, fresh seafood, and picturesque locales, offers its visitors a scintillating night-life and ample opportunities for cultural exploration. While Mykonos is widely known as a party […]
Greece and its Islands are amongst the most popular holiday destinations in the world. Of the 227 inhabited Greek islands, there are maybe a dozen that draw much of the tourism their way. Crete, Rhodes, Mykonos, Naxos, Santorini and Lesbos all boast of mesmerising locals, sandy beaches, and […]
Note: A lot has happened politically in the Maldives since the release of this documentary in 2011. However, I still believe that it is an important film in terms of understanding the nation especially with regards to global warming and world politics. This following review is based on […]
Any vacation, even one that includes riding the high seas comfortably on a luxury ship, can take its toll. When you have only a day to spend at each port, you try and squeeze in as much as you can into those few hours because, let’s be honest, […]
“Aruba, Jamaica ooo I wanna take ya Bermuda, Bahama come on pretty mama Key Largo, Montego baby why don’t we go” Say Aruba, and I can’t help but think of Kokomo, that classic song by the Beach Boys. When I think of Kokomo, I can’t help but think […]
Dominica isn’t just called “The Nature Island” for tourism purposes. One look at the lush greenery in every direction you turn, beautiful waterfalls hidden in the depths of these forests, beaches and water that contrast the colours of the land, and friendly smiling locals give the island a […]
I fell in love with Bonaire from the moment I set foot on it. It’s bursting with subtle beauty – earthy coloured official buildings across the port and bright ones just a little inside – but the true magnificence of this Dutch municipality is for those that are […]
The idea of stepping onto an island that is influenced by two European countries is exhilarating, to say the least. St. Maarten, with its capital Philipsburg, is the Dutch side while St. Martin with Marigot as the capital gives you a taste of France in the Caribbean. With just […]
A family vacation, a cruise – halfway around the world, one of the severest winters seen by Europe, the warm Caribbean weather living up to its name; Captivating Caribbean is a small series where I shall cover some of the stops we made during this 14-day cruise. Hopefully, these […]
Travel is all about adventure and trying new things, so what better place and time to try snorkeling – for the first time – than on my first ever cruise and my first time around the Caribbean. Two things had been keeping me from trying snorkeling till now; […]
What makes a vacation memorable? The people? The places you visit? The events? What if everything falls into place? What if the trip is so good that it becomes your Best Trip Ever! This story takes places in sunny and beautiful Greece, in the hot summer month of August. […]
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