What better way to spend a rainy evening in Chiang Mai than to watch a traditional Khantoke dinner show? We went to the Old Chiang Mai Cultural Center, where the very first ever Khantoke show was created in 1970. This show is all about the Lanna culture of Northern Thailand.
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Do sushi for breakfast and free cocktails in the afternoon sound like a dream to you? Make your dream come true in the Tower Club of Bangkok’s Lebua Hotel. We stayed for three nights and paid less than £70 in total through Hotel.com’s loyalty scheme.
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When you’re in Thailand, you will see the James Bond island tour being promoted everywhere. But did you know that the tour includes much more than just seeing the landscape that earned its fame in Bond’s “The man with the golden gun”? It is a delightful day trip from Phuket.
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Are you looking for a sweet escape away from the buzz of Bangkok? I got you covered with these two day trips starting from Bangkok. You could either visit the ruins of what was once the second capital of the Siamese Kingdom in Ayutthaya, visit the Maek Long train market and Amphawa floating market – or both of course.
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No one knows how to build a party like the Thai people. So imagine the madness that comes with their biggest party of the year – Songkran! I was there to celebrate the Thai New Year in April, and this is what happened…
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In April 2017, we were able to visit Maya Bay – famous from the movie “The Beach” – without the crowds of tourists on the beach. Of course, this only happened with a bit of planning. I am sharing my secrets in this post, so better save it for when Maya Bay opens again.
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Once every month there is the infamous Full Moon Party on Haad Rin beach in Koh Phangan, Thailand. Make sure you don’t miss out when you happen to be in Thailand on the day of the party. No more accommodation available in Koh Phangan? No problem! Here is what to expect from the Full Moon Party.
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Need some inspiration for a day trip in Bangkok? Look no further! In this post, I am sharing the best places I’ve visited in Bangkok. To make planning your day trip even easier, I’ve also added a map to see the distances between locations.
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Not only did we save on costs by staying in this hotel, but we also got to see more of Thailand by staying in Koh Samui rather than Koh Phangan. With speedboat ferries to the Full Moon party just minutes away and two temples within walking distance, it was a perfect location. P10 Samui hotel itself is also very unique, take a look inside with me…
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Travelling is not always fun and exciting. Sometimes stuff happens abroad, and you just have to deal with it. In this post, I am sharing how we got scammed by a tuk-tuk driver in Bangkok, and what to look out for.
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As a Pretty Little Liars’ fan, my experience at the Warner Bros studio tour in Los Angeles was truly unforgettable. I will never look at the series the same now that I have seen Rosewood with my own eyes. An experience I will forever cherish.
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What better escape from the city life of Las Vegas than the Grand Canyon? Its immense landscape with changing colours is definitely worth the 5 hour drive from Vegas (and back). We also stopped at the Hoover Dam and some Route 66 signs on our way.
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Looking for a day trip in Los Angeles, but not sure where to start? In this post I am sharing my favourite photo spots to inspire you.
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Going back to Los Angeles from San Francisco was the last leg of our USA West Coast road trip . We chose to extend this part of our trip by taking the Pacific Coast Highway and staying overnight in Camel by the Sea. For good reason, because the views along our way were stunning!
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Being in Calico really feels like having gone back in time to the Wild West. What was once a silver mining town is now a hidden gem in between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Take a trip with me to see what Calico looks like now…
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Sleeping in a tent in Yosemite’s Camp Curry while being surrounded by bears was very memorable. We didn’t sleep very well because of all the noises at night, but it is definitely worth the unique experience.
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Looking for a day trip in San Francisco, but not sure where to start? In this post I am sharing my favourite photo spots to inspire you.
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Discovering the Grand Canyon by helicopter was definitely a once in a lifetime experience I will never forget. From being picked up by a limousine at our Las Vegas hotel, to having champagne below the rim of the Grand Canyon, it was also a super glamourous experience.
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Just a 2 hour drive away from Los Angeles is the wonderful Indian Canyon. Its combination of rocks, desert and palm trees makes it a great location for a hike followed by a picnic on one of the many benches. Even the drive towards the Indian Canyon was a scenic one.
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A trip to Los Angeles can become costly quite quickly because of its many attractions and theme parks. Luckily there is a way to save some money by purchasing a Go LA pass.
In this post I share how we saved money and how easy it was to use the Go LA pass at different attractions.
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Universal Studios is a nice combination of a movie studio and a theme park. Its rides are not as extreme as in Six Flags, but it’s all about the movie props and atmosphere at Universal Studios. I was also very impressed with the shows I watched.
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On our very last day in Tanzania we stayed in a hotel close to Dar es Salaam’s Oyster Bay, from where we took a short ferry ride to Bongoyo island. This gorgeous and quiet beach was the perfect spot to relax after all our safari adventures and before heading back to London.
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One of my most unforgettable travel experiences is meeting the Maasai tribe in one of their nomad villages close to the Ngorongoro crater. From being welcomed by the Chief to dancing with the Maasai women, entering one of their huts, watching their cattle and even going to school with the children – this is an experience not to miss.
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Booking your first safari trip can be a bit daunting. To make things easier, I’m sharing my experience and the things I’ve learned in hindsight. Booking process Our search for the perfect safari all started on Safaribookings.com (not an affiliate link). We simply entered “Tanzania”, our start date, and 2 as the number of people
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This safari trip in Tanzania was our first – but hopefully not the last – experience of watching wild animals in national parks and of trying to sleep in a tent while hearing the lions and hyenas roaring at night. It was a wonderful adventure to never forget.
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Believe me when I say I am not a foodie at all, and you will hardly ever see me writing about food or restaurants, but The Rock Restaurant in Zanzibar is so unique that it deserves a post on my blog.
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Before visiting Zanzibar and Tanzania, there are a few things you will need to prepare – not only for your own health, but also to be able to enter the country. I am sharing how I prepared for this trip, and what I wished I had known before.
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Ever since I was a child I dreamt of living at the beach, and our stay in White Sands Bungalows in Jambiani, Zanzibar definitely made this dream come true.
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Are you planning to visit the beautiful island of Zanzibar with its gorgeous but quiet beaches anytime soon, but not too sure about how to spend your time there? Look no further! I am sharing my best tips on how to book your Zanzibar day trips, and tell you about my experiences on the day trips Jordi and I went on.
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