In 2014 I wrote an article on how to get a visa for Vietnam at the Vietnamese Embassy in Sihanoukville. The Vietnam visa situation continues to confuse many people, and after the new changes on visas on arrival in late 2015, I’ve received a lot of questions about who needs a visa, how to get Continue reading
Vietnam is known for majour tourist attractions like Halong Bay, Sapa and Hoi An. But there are plenty of other things to do in Vietnam and many beautiful places to explore. With a bit of planning and research, you can escape the crowds and experience true Vietnam. Take advantage of the country’s amazing nature and Continue reading
Luang Prabang is becoming a trendy destination and the small town has a good number of restored colonial houses and mansions turned into upscale hotels. But amongst them all, Belmond’s La Residence Phou Vao stands out with pure luxury in a serene environment that’s hard to find anywhere else in Laos. Walking into the open Continue reading
Our Vietnam trip this year took us to a lot of new places, including Dalat. If you haven’t heard of it yet, Dalat is a town in the central highlands of Vietnam, built around a lake and surrounded by forests and hills providing spectacular views. The area is hugely popular for “Easy Rider” motorbike tours Continue reading
I’ve lived in Barcelona since 2007. I’d say I know this city fairly well, and I shop at local markets on a regular basis. A few months ago, the team at Context Travel invited me to join them for a “Farm to fork” tour of La Boqueria market in Barcelona & surrounding areas. I’m never Continue reading
We visited this hotel back when it was brand new and had just opened. Here is our short hotel review of Pho Quoc Dragon Resort & Spa: What’s special about the Phu Quoc Dragon Resort & Spa Hotel? Walk into the resort and you’ll be standing in a lush, colourful garden surrounded by wooden bungalows. Continue reading
The Con Dao archipelago has a dark past, its main island Con Son used to be a prison island on which many prisoners lost their lives. Many Vietnamese visitors to the island come to pay their respects to these prisoners, and if you’re going there, I encourage you to read up on it. But Con Continue reading
Sometimes you need a little luxury. Abu Dhabi is a city famous for its luxury shopping experiences and an up and coming foodie destination. So it was only fitting to spend our time there in a luxury hotel as well: the Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche. View looking up from the pool area What’s special about Continue reading
Headed to Abu Dhabi for a stopover and looking for a 2 day itinerary? Here’s what you can’t miss during your time there. There´s plenty of information here to build your Abu Dhabi itinerary, along with some practical tips on how to get there and where to stay. This is based on an Abu Dhabi Continue reading
What makes NM Suites special: The NM Suites are in a quiet residential area of Platja d’Aro, built around a lush garden featuring plenty of tall pine trees, flower beds and a large pool which, during the time we went, almost felt like our own private pool. Since the hotel only has 39 rooms, it Continue reading
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