Traveling solo is one of the most liberating things you can do. No compromises, no debates over “just one more museum,” no waiting while someone repacks their suitcase for the third time. Just you, your curiosity, and the delicious freedom…
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Ah Nice…. 6 things to do
Ah Nice…. named after the goddess Nike, city of flowers, sunshine, art and capital of the Riviera. A historically important port with a reportedly 330 days of sunshine, the largest carnival in France and a favorite holiday destination of Queen…
Best Beds: Giraffe Manor, Nairobi, Kenya
Built in the 1930s as a private home, Giraffe Manor is the kind of place where colonial charm meets conservation chic. Originally inspired by Scottish hunting lodges, it was transformed in the 1970s by conservationists Jock and Betty Leslie-Melville into…
Riding the Rails in Ridiculous Style: 5 Luxury Train Journeys
Planes are efficient, yachts are flashy, and road trips are… well, they involve gas station snacks. Nothing beats the deliciously old-school glamour of a luxury train journey. Luxury train journeys aren’t about speed or efficiency (that’s what budget airlines are…
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How to Travel During a Heat Wave Without Melting Into a Puddle of Regret
So, you’ve booked a fabulous summer trip months in advance (hopefully with me!), and now Mother Nature has decided to crank the thermostat to lava. Congratulations—you’re now an involuntary contestant in Survivor: Heatwave Edition. Don’t cancel. Don’t panic. Instead, prepare…
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Ah…Philadelphia…a few things to do….
Ah Philadelphia… city of brotherly love, cradle of liberty, birthplace of America, the 6th borough. A city of US firsts…hospital, bank, zoo, mint, worlds fair and Thanksgiving Parade. It is home to the Liberty Bell, a piece of Einstein’s brain…