Sometimes, the perfect resort drifts your way. Of course, it’s subjective, but for my money, a visit to the island of Antigua is akin to winning the vacation lottery. Even in a region as beautiful as the Caribbean, Antigua stands out for its variety of beaches. Locals say there are 365 beaches, so you may swim and sunbathe at a different beach everyday for an entire year without repetition. The quality of its water is breathtaking—crystal … [Read more...]
Unsettling
We entered a narrow lane crowded with shoppers, shopkeepers, motorcycles, rickshaws and animals. Throngs of people pushed their way past us, ogling us suspiciously, much like the dead fish lying in frozen ice in one of the shops, their eyes wide open staring at us. Above us there were twisted and tangled cables and wires, like spaghetti, hanging from buildings and poles. On each side were endless rows of shops with dirt floors and corrugated tin … [Read more...]
The Colosseum Underground: Backstage at the Theatre from Hell
To understand the Colosseum we have to go down. Deep down beneath the arena’s floor, to the underground hypogeum where starving beasts rattled their cages and gladiators anxiously awaited their curtain calls to the most spectacular ancient show on earth. This was the macabre backstage to history’s most gruesome theatre, a must to discover on a Colosseum Underground Tour. In this complex two-level warren of cells and tunnels hidden from the … [Read more...]
Top Water Activities to Enjoy and Items to Bring on Your Costa Rica Vacation
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...]
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