Atlantis The Palm - Aquaventure & Bread Street Kitchen We were on the upper level of Neptune Tower, a Mayan-temple styled tower housing a multitude of thrilling rides. Hearts thumping, we sat in double tubes and plunged down the long, winding water slide. Before we knew it, we were surrounded by sharks, stingrays and other […]
The Iguazu Falls Argentina experience “Let your soul be sated with the unique beauty of this landscape, that although you search the world through your travels, you will never find anything like it. “Extract from poem by Alfonso Ricciutto (translated) Unlike most other waterfalls which have only one or two cataracts, the Iguazu Falls (also […]
Meet Nicola from Peanut Gallery 247 I created the “Travellers’ Tales” section to give other travellers an opportunity to talk about their travels. Today I would like to introduce you to Nicola Subben, a blogger based in Johannesburg, South Africa. She blogs at Peanut Gallery 247. I would love to hear about your travels too. Go to “Travellers’ Tales” , fill […]
Road trip bucket list for South Africa As we get into the swing of the new year, we often think about our resolutions for the year to come, and how we can become better versions of ourselves. From eating better and getting fitter, to saving more. But how many times do we resolve to travel […]
Lunch at the Shangri La Hotel Qaryat Al Beri One of the best breakfasts I've ever had on my travels was at the Shangri La Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. That is why, when the opportunity arose to have lunch at the Shangri La Hotel Qaryat Al Beri in Abu Dhabi during my visit to […]
Royal Rose Hotel Review This hotel is now called Royal Rose Abu Dhabi, a Curio Collection by Hilton Affiliated Hotel. I love staying in hotels but there are times when one gets bored of the same vanilla styling. That’s where the five-star Royal Rose Hotel comes in. Boasting 19 floors and 355 rooms, this opulent […]
Sleeping Under the Stars - Jaci’s Starbed Suites Review Imagine sleeping under a diamond-studded black blanket, with the sky being the blanket and the stars the diamonds. Camping? Not quite. More like the ultimate luxury glamping. It had been almost 3 years since my last visit to Jaci’s Safari Lodge. On that last visit, we were accompanied […]
Belmond Hotel Das Cataratas Review Nature is powerful, awe-striking…and humbling. Coming face-to-face with the Iguassu Falls is certain to make one realise the extent of nature’s prowess. Unlike any other waterfall on earth, the Iguassu Falls are one of the most magnificent natural sights that I’ve ever seen. The breath-taking series of 275 cascading waterfalls span […]
Seven Things to Do in San Francisco San Francisco is the commercial, financial, and cultural heart of Northern California. There are dozens of neighbourhoods in San Francisco, each one with its own personality. Here are seven things to do in San Francisco . 1. Walk Along the Golden Gate Bridge The Golden Gate Bridge is one of […]