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  • Experience the Plitvice Lakes National Park: A guide to your perfect nature retreat

    Plitvice Lakes National Park is one of Croatia’s most treasured natural wonders, celebrated for its crystal-clear lakes, stunning waterfalls, and unspoiled beauty. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it ranks among the world’s most extraordinary natural destinations. With numerous trails and routes to discover, Plitvice Lakes promise an unforgettable experience, showcasing the essence of…

  • Review: Moya’s Vineyard, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Western Cape, South Africa

    Approaching from Hermanus on the famed Hemel-en-Aarde Road, the discreet little signpost to Moya’s Vineyard entrance belies the majestic scene at the end of the driveway. Sheltered from the winds by established lanes of conifers, the farmstead confidently nestles above the valley floor, claiming its environment with sensible style and considered rural elegance. The welcome…

  • My New Book on Budget Travel is Now Available!

    Today is the day! My new book, How to Travel the World on $75 a Day, is out NOW! (Woo! Hoo!) This newly updated edition of my New York Times best-selling book will help you travel on a budget. The last edition of the book came out in 2017 and, since then, a lot has…

  • How To Plan A Trip To Cabo San Lucas

    The beating heart of the Baja Californian peninsula, Cabo San Lucas is an incredible city which has something for everyone here. This includes postcard-perfect Pacific beaches, matched with iconic dark sed sunsets every evening. We’ll also find tons of entertainment options, great nightlife, natural rock formations as well as adventure parks that you’ll want to…

  • Top 10 luxury travel gifts for Mother’s Day (UK edition)

    With Mother’s Day in the UK on the horizon, we’ve compiled a luxury gift guide so you can treat your Mum on this special day. This year, why not transcend the usual flowers and chocolates and gift something that speaks to her sophistication, wanderlust and impeccable taste? This sophisticated new silhouette embodies luxury with its…

  • Sustainable luxury in the Maldives

    The Maldives is a collection of 26 coral atolls in the Indian Ocean that is globally renowned for luxury island resorts, over water bungalows, pristine white sand beaches and extraordinary marine life. Each atoll is unique, made by the slow erosion of volcanic islands which leave a ring of coral islands surrounded by the clear blue waters…

  • Review: The Yan at Broadrayne, Grasmere, Lake District, UK

    As a child on holiday in the Lake District, I remember learning to count to ten in the old Cumbrian dialect—the same rhythmic numbers that shepherds have used for generations to tally their flock. “Yan, tan, tethera” is “one, two, three” in the traditional sheep counting system, making “The Yan” a fitting name for a…

  • Everyone Says I’m Running Away

    When I first started traveling, my dad used to ask what I’m running away from with my travels. Another time, a commenter told me to stop running away from my problems and to start living life. “Grow up,” he said. And, years ago, there was even a blog called “Mom says I’m running away.” I’m…

  • Your Guide to Packing in 2025

    What I carry in my bag has changed a lot over the years. Most of that change has to do with the fact that I now carry a lot of gear related to blogging, but it also reflects that I’ve learned a lot about packing since I first hit the road in 2006. I’ve learned…

  • 8 things travellers need to know about Falmouth, Cornwall

    Falmouth, on Cornwall’s south coast, continues to evolve its offering for travellers seeking upscale experiences, from wellness to new skills, cuisine to cocktails. We pick some of the best: St Michaels Resort’s hydro experience Perched a stone’s throw from the golden crescent of Gyllyngvase Beach, St Michaels Resort has expanded its luxury accommodation and spa…