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A California coast road trip: Big Sur, redwoods, and slow evenings

July 6, 2026 by Axel ThomasLeave a Comment

The Pacific Coast Highway is one of those drives that somehow lives up to its reputation. I had seen a thousand photos before I went, and I still spent the whole trip with my jaw somewhere near the steering wheel. Last spring I drove a stretch of the California coast over a relaxed week, from Monterey down through Big Sur and on toward Santa Barbara, and it reset my definition of a good road trip. One honest note before the highlights. A … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Aquarium, Architecture, Art, Beach, Bridges, California, Carmel, Casino, Castle, England, Lodge, Monterey, Redwoods, Road Trip, Santa Barbara, Spain, Village, Walking tour, Waterfall, Wine Tasting

A great British sporting summer: Wimbledon, Lord’s, and The Open

July 6, 2026 by Axel ThomasLeave a Comment

Britain does not always get the weather right, but it absolutely nails the summer sporting calendar. Over a few golden weeks the country serves up tennis, cricket, and golf at the very highest level, often within a short train ride of one another. Last year I built a trip around exactly that, chasing the great British summer of sport from London out to the coast, and it turned into one of my favourite holidays in years. If you plan to follow … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Britain, England, Golf, London, New Hampshire, Road Trip, Sports, Train Travel, Village

Harry Mitsidis, Founder of NomadMania

July 1, 2026 by Teh Chin LiangLeave a Comment

Harry Mitsidis is the founder of NomadMania, one of the world's leading communities for serious and "out of the box" travelers. Born in London and raised in Athens, he completed visits to all 193 UN-recognized countries by age 36 and has since visited all of them again, one of four people known to have visited every country twice. He created NomadMania to help travelers track, verify and share their journeys while promoting deeper exploration … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Africa, America, Animal Rescue, Beijing, Brazil, Culture, Desert, Food and Wine, Greece, London, Pizza, Sand, Shopping Mall, Tanzania, Travel Abroad, Vietnam, Village, Wildlife

Kisoro Art Island Officially Launches as a New Cultural Landmark on Uganda’s Lake Mutanda

June 20, 2026 by DaveLeave a Comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - KISORO, UGANDA - 20 JUNE 2026 - Kisoro Art Island, a boutique retreat and cultural sanctuary on the volcanic shores of Lake Mutanda, Uganda, officially launches today. Co-founded by one of Uganda's most celebrated artists, Ruganzu Bruno, the retreat merges contemporary art with warm-hearted hospitality. Situated in the foothills of the abundant Virunga Mountains and in close proximity to two UNESCO-protected forests, the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Architecture, Art, Bridges, Culture, Helicopter, Japan, Journey, Music, National Park, Norway, Spain, Trekking, Venice, Village, Wildlife

Maradiva Villas Stands as Mauritius’s Most Private Luxury Resort — and Earns That Status

June 19, 2026 by Isabelle ArmstrongLeave a Comment

The editorial team at Arabiccasinos has spent considerable time tracking where the Arabic-speaking world's high-end travelers choose to land when they seek genuine seclusion without sacrificing culinary depth or wellness. Maradiva Villas Resort & Spa in Mauritius, starting at EUR 650 per night, keeps appearing in that conversation. Gulf and Arabic-speaking visitors planning a stay at this level tend to research every line of discretionary … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Airport, Arabic, Beach, Culinary travel, Dolphin, England, Europe, Food and Wine, Garden, London, Mediterranean, Resort, Restaurants, Scuba Diving, Seafood, Spa, Sushi, Village, Wildlife

The Best Rural Retreats and Cultural Escapes in the UK and Ireland

June 17, 2026 by Penny LomasLeave a Comment

Some of the best memories from the UK and Ireland come from places that barely appear in guidebooks. A quiet harbour at the end of a winding road, a country pub filled with locals on a rainy afternoon, or a walking path connecting villages across open farmland often leaves a stronger impression than a famous attraction. The places below are full of rural areas where the landscape still shapes daily life. In the Highlands, mountains and lochs … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Architecture, Beach, Britain, Canals, Castle, Coffee, Culture, England, Fishing, Food and Wine, Garden, History, Ireland, Lodge, Markets, Mountain Climbing, Music, Shopping Mall, Traffic, Village

Nina Karnikowski, Australian Travel Writer, Author and Creative Mentor

June 15, 2026 by Teh Chin LiangLeave a Comment

Nina Karnikowski is an Australian travel writer, author and creative mentor exploring the intersection of travel, culture, ecology and mindful living. She is the author of The Mindful Traveller, Go Lightly, Make a Living Living and The Writer Within, and leads retreats and workshops focused on conscious storytelling and creativity. Her work has appeared in The Sydney Morning Herald, Condé Nast Traveller, TIME and The Australian Financial … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Airport, Animal Rescue, Australia, Canada, Culture, Food and Wine, Hiking, Himalayas, India, Journey, Nepal, Sydney, Trekking, Village, Walking tour, Wildlife

A Night in Ontario – What to Do and Where to Go

May 29, 2026 by Una RobertsLeave a Comment

A lot of people visiting Ontario focus on daytime attractions, but really some places are even better after dark. The skyline looks better, the streets feel more alive, and even simple things like grabbing food or walking around downtown feel different. If gaming is part of your trip, Ontario has plenty going on there too, and you will find all your favourite games like what you find online at Swiper Ontario and all the top gaming sites, while … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Bicycle, Casino, Christmas, Cruising, Dessert, Food and Wine, Mississippi, Music, Restaurants, Sports, Toronto, Traffic, Village, Walking tour

Painting My Way Through Portugal With a Travel Watercolor Kit

May 21, 2026 by Jim ReedLeave a Comment

The cafe owner set down a tiny cup of espresso and said something in Portuguese I did not quite catch. I smiled, nodded, and turned back to my sketchbook. Across the narrow street in Lisbon's Alfama district, a woman was hanging laundry from a wrought iron balcony, and the morning light was doing something to the yellowed tiles on the building behind her that I knew a phone camera would never get right. So I painted it instead. I have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Art, Caves, Mountain Climbing, Photography, Portugal, Village, Vineyards, Wine Tasting

Malta Beyond the Postcard: Why This Tiny Island Deserves a Full Week

May 20, 2026 by JohnTLeave a Comment

Coffee on the beach in golden bay, Malta

Malta is a small island but it has probably the highest density of things to see and do per square kilometre of anywhere I've been. I know that sounds like a brochure. It's not. You can drive across the main island in about 45 minutes. Most visitors give it a day or two, usually on a cruise ship stop — they walk around Valletta, take a photo of the harbour, and leave, which means they miss almost everything. Give Malta a week and you'll see what … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Art, Beach, Bicycle, Bus Travel, Caves, Coffee, Cruising, Drinking, England, Food and Wine, History, Malta, Mediterranean, Museum, Restaurants, Rock climbing, Scuba Diving, Taxi, Village, Walking tour

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