Written by Euphoric Indonesia After a 10-year slog at work, my boss agreed to my taking a year-long sabbatical. We used this to revisit south-east Asia – not to relive past travelling glories of my 20s (where my destinations usually revolved around partying). Instead we floated around the more “cultured” parts that were not on my radar […]
Thailand is one of the world’s sandiest nations, with hundreds of beaches garlanded over 2,000 miles of coastline. These range from secluded, unspoilt coves with fine, white sand and crystal-clear waters to the more easily accessible and well-known beaches that tourists flock to every day. So where do you start? You’ll find the best introduction […]
South-east Asia has it all: thanks to the dazzling variety in landscapes, cultures and religions, both within and between nations, it’s one of the most diverse regions on the planet. It’s what makes it such an extraordinarily popular place to holiday – there really is something for everyone. But its many blessings in that regard […]
Remember Couchsurfing? It was a website that allowed you to stay with locals (for free) and always had a plethora of events and meetups you could attend no matter where you were in the world. It was one of the best ways to meet locals and travelers on the road. It was one of my […]
The questions usually start towards the end of summer. “Can we go skiing again next year? Please?” And before I have a chance to answer: “Which resort are we going to go to?” My sons – aged 12 and 14 – are lucky enough to have been skiing in the French Alps most years since […]
When you’re planning your next ski adventure, look north to Norway and Sweden. These Scandinavian countries not only benefit from impeccable snow conditions but also feature natural untapped beauty that can be explored both day and night. And with more than 170 ski resorts in Norway and over 250 in Sweden – including the big […]
With summer now behind us, it’s time to look forward to your next holiday – ski season! For some of us it’s an annual occurrence, others may never have thought about it before. Whatever the case, you have a ski personality and there’s a perfect ski holiday out there for you … 1OkNoVxFAwlHcvPGyUkHE_cBm8gwm5lJTlqxvlYljgEY Find your […]
From picture-perfect sunrises, to skiing under the stars, Norway is blessed with some of the world’s best snow and most scenic winter landscapes Continue reading… Source link
For such a small country – the smallest in south-east Asia – Singapore sure packs in a lot. In the 59 years since independence, it has gone from post-colonial minnow to roaring Asian powerhouse where gleaming skyscrapers and sprawling malls rub up against heritage-listed shophouses and leafy neighbourhoods. Predominantly Chinese, Indian and Malay populations share […]
Colourful, cacophonic and a round-the-clock adventure – in Bangkok gilded royal palaces are sited next to shopping malls containing their own theatres and urban parks. Bangkok lives large: it plays in sky bars, night markets and open-air theatres. It prays at Buddhist temples, Catholic churches, ornate mosques and Hindu temples. In a city that serves […]