For four days every winter, Labrang Monastery in China’s Gansu province plays host to a breathtaking festival on an epic scale, a riot of color, music, and even smell, all wrapped in deep spirituality and centuries-old tradition. The largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery outside the Tibetan Autonomous Region, Labrang draws thousands of pilgrims who have come […]
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We’ve travelled and lived in Mexico on numerous occasions, visiting everywhere from Guanajuato and Mexico City, to Valladolid and San Cristobal de las Casas – and many places in between. We love how no trip to Mexico is identical, and how each state offers unique and wonderful regional specialties, cuisine and culture. This was our […]
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Literally meaning, Lak Mountain, after one of the main peaks in this mountainous region of southwestern Thailand, Khao Lak offers travellers serene beauty, white sand beaches, towering cliffs and a less touristy alternative to other Andaman superstars like Phuket and Railay. This is where most liveaboard dive boats leave for long scuba trips in the […]
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The Cook Islands are a small archipelago of 15 islands in the South Pacific covering a total combined land area of just 240 km². Technically Cook Islanders are citizens of New Zealand and rely on the larger, more developed nation for governance and military protection, but in recent years the islands have become more and […]
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Frankfurt am Main is among the 5 biggest cities in Germany. Thanks to its international stock market and business centre, it’s also referred to cleverly as “Mainhatten”. However, it’s far more than just a financial hub. In this post I’m going to tell you how to plan the perfect trip to the city, including 12 […]
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Deciding the best place to stay in Lisbon isn’t actually that difficult. Depending on what you’re looking for during your stay in the vibrant Portuguese capital, you’ll either want to be in the history rich Baixa and Chiado areas, or the nightlife lover’s Bairro Alto. Really, the best place to stay in Lisbon depends on […]
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With literally hundreds of things to do in Tasmania, it can be extremely difficult to narrow down the best things to do on this large island. Sitting just 240 km of the coast of Australia, you could easily spend 1 – 2 weeks or more exploring Tasmania. Prepare yourself for jaw-dropping scenery, beautiful drives, luxurious […]
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Imagine waking up in a private pool villa in Canggu Bali with the sun beaming in through the glass windows. The agenda for the day consists of surfing in the morning at a Canggu beach and working at one of the funky co-working spaces until it’s time for a fresh, healthy lunch. The afternoon might […]
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Planning an Abu Dhabi holiday can be a bit daunting at first. There are simply so many things to see and do in the modern Emirates city, that it can feel almost impossible to see them all. But if you want to have the best Abu Dhabi holiday possible, you need to understand that you […]
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Jamaica is well known for having some of the best beaches in the Caribbean. From the pristine white sand of Negril to the windswept rugged coastline in Portland, the best beaches in Jamaica run the gamut and will appeal to any beach lover. I spent 10 months living in Jamaica and exploring this beautiful island […]
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