Many of us are naturally drawn to the water. After all, there's nothing quite like the sense of exhilaration one feels as their boat sails over the waves, or experiencing the sense of peace, stillness, and tranquility that comes from being alone in the sea. Freshwater adventures can also be fantastic, which is why making landfall once in a while during your sailing trip is a good idea. For example, Costa Rica has numerous inland rivers to … [Read more...]
Top 5 Places To Visit In Cambodia: The Kingdom Of Wonder
Ever since I've heard someone refer to Cambodia as the Kingdom of Wonder, visiting this country – and experiencing its beauty firsthand – was pretty high on my bucket list. If you're anything like me, and you're looking for a perfect combination of the old and the new, I promise Cambodia will leave you in awe. So, let's take a look at the top five places to visit in Cambodia. Discovering The Hidden Wonders: Top 5 Places To Visit In … [Read more...]
Dizzying heights and Robot Wars in Dazzling Tokyo
Japan has always held a certain mystic for us in the western world. While it might be often be highly romaticised compared to the reality, Japan still holds many surprises, and you'll probably be surprised in ways you never expected. It cost the guts of €1200 for flights with BA as we flew in high season around April/May it was totally worth it. From the moment I stepped foot in Narita airport in Tokyo, I fell in love with Japan and its … [Read more...]
At the Edge of Africa : Cape Agulhas.
I have hired a car for the day. Early on a Sunday morning it’s quiet and once out of Cape Town the roads are emptier still. I take the main road, the R316, in a south-east direction. The countryside is deserted apart from the odd group of cattle or sheep out on the rolling yellow fields. The terrain becomes mountainous as I pass Napier and strangely in Bredasdorp I am welcomed to Agulhas, even though it’s another thirty-five kilometres … [Read more...]
Chile Producing Premiere Carmenere
Chile’s signature grape varietal arrived just before phylloxera hit Europe in the mid 19th century. With the country's new wine region just getting established, a few Carménère cuttings were imported and planted in the valleys of Santiago among Merlot vines. Despite the sparse rainfall and hot days, they immediately flourished in their new climate. Carménère was at first confused for “Chilean Merlot” until a 1994 DNA analysis revealed its … [Read more...]
4 top horse racing events in Great Britain
Horse racing is one of the most popular sports in Great Britain and there are some truly iconic events to watch throughout the year. From the stamina-sapping thrills and spills of the Grand National at Aintree to the excitement of The Derby at Epsom, the country boasts a wealth of top class equine action. Read on for our top four recommendations of horse racing events worth visiting in Britain. The Grand National - Aintree Scheduled … [Read more...]
Soneva Fushi Launches World’s First 3D Astronomy Resort Program in the Maldives
Leading luxury eco-resort becomes world's first to introduce state-of-the-art stargazing technology for guests New York - Soneva, the world-leading luxury resort operator, is the first in the world to bring the 3D astronomy experience to its guests, with the introduction of a brand-new Meade telescope at the Observatory at Soneva Fushi, its flagship resort in the Baa Atoll of the Maldives. Now, the resident astronomers at Soneva Fushi will … [Read more...]
Climbing the Holy Mountain (Sri Pada), Sri Lanka
The Journey (Kuruwita-Erathna route) The journey begins from a small town called Kuruwita located 82 km from Colombo in Sri Lanka. Kuruwita is on the Colombo – Ratnapura main road and situated 9km before Ratnapura. To reach the trail head you approach a small hamlet called “Adavikanda”. The nearest town to this sleepy village is Erathna; one proceeds left at the clock tower in Kuruwita and travels approximately 11 km. The road has signboards and … [Read more...]
Expedition Cruise Specialist Expands Program to Include New Trip to Chilean Fjords
Vancouver – Following the announcement that One Ocean Expeditions (OOE) will be celebrating its 10th anniversary year with the addition of RCGS Resolute to its fleet in November 2018, the expedition cruise specialist has also revealed that it will be expanding its cruise program in 2019 to include several new itineraries in Chile. The first voyage of this new programme, which will also be the inaugural non-polar expedition on board RCGS … [Read more...]
9 Extraordinary Ways To Experience Colorado’s Winter
Colorado is blessed with enough fleecy snow to make even Elsa jealous! Admiring the winter holiday is easy when there are many traditional winter activities to indulge. However, there are also more contemporary ways to experience the beauty of the winter. Grab your coat, check the event calendar, and let’s venture into Colorado’s winter wonderland! Colorado Cross Country Skiing. Heli-Skiing Instead of going with the traditional airlift … [Read more...]
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