Restoring Charm in Swellendam – Schoone Oordt Hotel Review
byTucked away in a quiet corner of Swellendam, South Africa you will find Schoone Oordt– a beautifully restored country house with more charm than all the charm of the charming…
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9.5
12 Apostles Hotel – Cape Town’s Accessible Retreat
byUber chopper. That’s a thing. I first heard about this awesome add on to Uber while staying at the 12 Apostles Hotel. Fitting as I thought this luxurious…
9.8
How to Stay Hip in Cape Town – Hippo Hotel Review
byCape Town is a rad city. Sure it has boatloads of natural beauty and scenic shorelines and blah blah blah. Those are all great…
9.5
Durban Downtime – Concierge Boutique Hotel Review
byFresh off an exhausting trip on the most luxurious train in the world (he said sarcastically) we arrived in Durban. Beautiful, tropical, Durban. Moments after leaving…
Unearthing a Gem in Joburg – Villa Simonne Review
by“Welcome to Mykonos!” announced the enthusiastic night manager as he opened the door to our room, revealing a huge (there were stairs!) and peculiar…
5 Reasons to Choose Encounter Mara for your Safari
byTucked away in the Mara Naboisho Conservancy is the intimate and permanent tent camp Encounter Mara. As mentioned in my post on my…
Downtime on Lamu – Kizingo Lodge Review
byAfter a super stressful time eating three-course meals, seeing all the animals, and taking frequent catnaps at the wonderfully awesome Encounter Mara safari camp…
Getting Busy in NYC – Library Hotel Review
byGetting Busy in NYC – Library Hotel Review I love a good layover. What many perceive as an annoyance I see as an opportunity…
Circa 39 Review – A Travel Inspired Hotel in Miami Beach
byCirca 39 Review – A Travel Inspired Hotel in Miami Beach Life is a trip, words that couldn’t be more on brand for this…
NYAH Key West – Not Your Average Hotel Review
byAs the name suggests, NYAH Key West is self-described as ‘not your average hotel’. A bold statement that had me intrigued. While in town seeking out all…
Staying Friendly in Nashville – Hutton Hotel Review
byStaying Friendly in Nashville – Hutton Hotel Review Nashville is an amazing town. With a rich musical heritage and an up and coming downtown…
Hanging out in Hang Dong – The Little Village Chiang Mai Review
byWe arrived at the Chang Mai airport sleepy-eyed and ready for a break. An extensive travel schedule that had taken us three-quarters of…
My Priceline Winning Bids List
byFor years now I have preached about the amazing cost savings “naming your own price” on Priceline can bring and for years I…
Sleeping My Way Around the World
bySleeping My Way Around the World Sleeping my way around the world when I was in my 20’s meant something totally different than what…
Making Friends at The Nest Koh Samui
byMaking Friends at The Nest Koh Samui Tucked away down a dirt alley in the quiet beach town of Bophut you’ll find a sanctuary…
Sandalwood Luxury Villas – A Tastes of the Good Life High Above Koh Samui
byPerched high above the east coast of Koh Samui is one of the islands most luxurious retreats. The Sandalwood Luxury Villas is a collection…
A Special Guest at The West Beach Inn
byA Special Guest at The West Beach Inn On my recent trip to Santa Barbara I had the pleasure of spending the night at…
Why is the Neorion TripAdvisors #1 hotel in Istanbul?
byFor our last couple of days in Istanbul, we were treated to a stay at the Neorion – Istanbul’s number one hotel on TripAdvisor. With…
Baylosuites – Feeling at Home in Istanbul
byAfter spending an incredibly relaxing time in Cappadocia floating over the moon-like landscape and sleeping like posh Flintstones, we found ourselves back to the…
That Time I Slept in a Cave | Kale Konak Cappadocia Cave Hotel Review
byWhile looking for unique accommodations in Cappadocia I found out that cave hotels are all the rage. Sold. A Cappadocia cave hotel, for those…
Sumahan on the Water – A Unique Istanbul Hotel That Has It All
byWhile en route to Russia for the Sochi Olympics we had close to a 24-hour layover in Istanbul. Normally a layover of this duration…
A Most Unique Amsterdam Accommodation- Hotel de Windketel Review
byA Most Unique Amsterdam Accommodation – Hotel de Windketel Review When I originally set out looking for a unique Amsterdam accommodation I had a…
Kvosin Downtown Hotel Review – Your Icelandic Home Away From Home
byKvosin Downtown Hotel Review – Your Icelandic Home Away From Home When I was searching for Reykjavik’s most unique accommodation’s I shocked by the amount…