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THAILAND – Chiang Rai Elephant Valley camp; a TRUE animal friendly sanctuary
October 16, 2024
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The elephant is an iconic animal in Thai culture but often misused as a tourist attraction. When I planned my 3-week Thailand itinerary I of course had to visit an elephant sanctuary. My kids wanted that too. So, I had to find a Chiang Rai [read more]
TURKEY – The best 2 week west Turkiye itinerary: An ultimate road trip
September 30, 2024
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Turkey, also known as Turkiye, is a country rich in history and an ideal destination for a road trip. Given its vast size, it’s best to focus on a specific region. This two-week Turkey itinerary highlights the western part of the country, particularly the Marmara [read more]
- June 3, 2024 Comments Off on MONGOLIA – Itinerary for a thrilling winter expedition through snow and time visiting UNESCO sites
- January 14, 2024 Comments Off on EQUATORIAL GUINEA – Best 10 day itinerary with island marvels and mainland hidden gems
- May 10, 2023 Comments Off on TOGO – Best 10-day itinerary for a road trip from south to north
- November 20, 2022 Comments Off on DJIBOUTI – The best 1-week Djibouti roadtrip itinerary with a 4×4 landcruiser
- November 18, 2022 Comments Off on YEMEN – Mainland Yemen itinerary with all the best places to visit in Hadramout
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TRINIDAD – Hyatt Regency hotel review: Best luxury place to stay in Port of Spain
January 18, 2022
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My trip to Trinidad & Tobago was the first long haul trip post-pandemic and a logical choice because KLM, my favourite airline, started direct flights from Amsterdam. Trinidad has several luxury hotels but after careful selection Hyatt Regency Port of Spain was my choice. The [read more]
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Crowne Plaza Yas Island is the perfect hotel for leisure, business and stopovers
June 18, 2021
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Crowne Plaza Yas Island is, as the name says, located on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. It’s conveniently located just 10 minutes from the airport and that’s why I stayed with my family. We had a very early flight the day after our Abu Dhabi desert [read more]
- June 16, 2021 Comments Off on ARGENTINA – Boutique Hotel La Cantera Calafate should be your choice if visiting Glacier National Park
- June 14, 2021 Comments Off on RUSSIA – Visiting Moscow for leisure or business? Stay at the Marriott Moscow Novy Arbat!
- June 10, 2021 Comments Off on VIETNAM – Art and an awesome rooftop bar & pool at Hotel Des Arts Saigon
- June 7, 2021 Comments Off on USA – The Holiday Inn Express Merced is the perfect gateway to Yosemite National Park
- January 12, 2020 Comments Off on SABA – Best accommodation: Old World style at the Hidden Garden Villa