Nature lovers - this one's for you. Although you may not think that visiting a big urban centre like Singapore would be fun for those of us happier in the wide expanses of Earth's natural mountains, valleys and forests, the city's green initiatives actually put Singapore on the map for the ...
Why You’ll Love Visiting Penang
I first visited Penang through the pages of books set in Malaya during the early 20th century, and this left me with this wondourous idea of a far-off mystical island, redolent with history and suffused with the smells of exotic food. So when I had the chance to finally visit Malaysia, I was keen to ...
Five Books to Curl up With This Winter
There's no denying that, this winter, we're all going to get a bit extra fed up of being stuck indoors. But, although lockdown may prevent us from going out to the pub, to Christmas parties and to see friends, there's nothing it can do to get in the way of some good old armchair adventuring. So find ...
Sleepover: Kamana Lakehouse, Queenstown
When you arrive in Queenstown, whether by road or by plane, the first thing that will strike you is the beauty of the surrounding mountains as they tower over Lake Wakatipu, the focus point of the city. So when we visited New Zealand's southern city this winter, it was a no-brainer to find somewhere ...
Sleepover: The Dwellington, Welly’s Finest Hostel
Sometimes all you need is a home away from home. And with its comfy sofas, fluffy rugs, fully-equipped kitchen and artfully-placed houseplants, you'd be forgiven for not wanting to leave The Dwellington's cosy interiors (especially when it's raining outside!). Located in Wellington's affluent ...
