Nepal and luxury aren’t two words that are typically synonymous with each other. In fact, I was met with a raised eyebrow by anyone I announced that I was off to Nepal to. It felt like a challenge to seek out luxury in a country with a reputation for two extremes: the perfect destination for […]
Top 10 Things to Do on South Korea’s Jeju Island
Jeju Island is South Korea’s only tropical destination and makes a great destination for a quick getaway from Korea. It’s a hot spot for honeymooners, beach lovers or outdoor enthusiasts. With literally hundreds of flights a day from Seoul, it’s actually the worlds busiest air route. As it’s only a quick one hour flight from […]
Diving Coron’s Wrecks and Reefs
Coron Bay is home to some of the best preserved WWII shipwrecks in the world, as well as a rich underwater ecosystem teeming with walls of coral and over 1200 marine species. It’s really no wonder that the Philippines often makes the lists of the best diving holidays and diving Coron is on many a […]
10 Bucket List Trips to Take in Your 30s
I have celebrated my faux 29th birthday again and again…and again. When I officially entered my mid-thirties, it was time to just embrace it. If you’re like me with your 20s undeniably in the rear view mirror, you probably have more money in your bank account, a better sense of who you are, and more […]
Shangri-La at the Fort: A Destination in Manila
Manila is a bustling city of over 12 million. My first few days were mostly spent sitting in endless traffic while horns honked at all hours of the day as I traveled back and forth to a conference venue and various events. If I’m being completely honest, it wasn’t my favorite place I’ve ever been. […]
17 Places to Travel in 2017
Putting together our annual best places to travel list takes us months. We travel far and wide in search of the best of the best: the most incredible destinations, to die for food, bucket list worthy activities and, of course, wine so good you’ll remember every last drop. It’s tough to narrow down all the […]
10 Adventurous Things to Do in Coron, Palawan
Just mention Coron to any Filipino and their eyes light up at the thought of it. Many Filipinos have never been there themselves, but they’ll confidently declare that Coron is the most beautiful place in the Philippines. Travel + Leisure even named Palawan, the province that Coron is part of, as the world’s best island. […]
Day Trip from Seoul: Hwaseong Fortress
Seoul is a huge, bustling metropolis. When you’re surrounded by towering modern skyscrapers, high-tech subways and futuristic landmarks, sometimes you just need to escape the city. Luckily, the KTX Railway can whisk you out of the city and to nearby Suwon in just 30 minutes. The Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site rich with […]
The Philippines Private Island Resort For Your Bucket List
As the captain steered the speed boat around a tiny, rocky outcrop of an island, our first glimpse of Two Seasons Coron Island Resort & Spa came in to view. I excitedly pointed out this or that while Tim snapped away with the camera. The narrow island tip was ringed by a sugar sand beach […]
16 Places to Travel in 2016
As the new year kicks off and you drag yourself back in to the office, you’re no doubt already day dreaming about your next vacation. This year has a lot going on with destinations abroad like Germany celebrating 500 years of the Beer Purity Law and Rio de Janeiro hosting the Summer Olympics. The US’ […]
