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Our Brazilian adventure begins - and to reach our target destinations, we are first travelling via the Countries biggest city, Sao Paulo. It is a bustling, gritty megacity of some 12 million people, known more for its traffic jams than its tourist attractions, but we are under no illusions – we are here for the food!
Boldly experimental, and passionate in its advocacy of local Chilean produce and little-known ingredients, Borago is certainly a dining experience!
After years of making multiple connections by the skin of our teeth, or, more disappointingly, overnighting in the nondescript airline-appointed transit hotel when being bumped onto the subsequent day’s flight, we have finally accepted this as a South American reality, and factored in a stress-alleviating overnight stay in Santiago on our inbound and outbound legs. We recommend you do the same, and here’s how best to spend your time…
We invite you to sample some of the finest real estate this planet has to offer – the envy inducing castles of Ireland. Who knows, maybe you will find the inspiration for your ultimate property achievement…
We are in Singapore again, for the second time in as many months, but this time for a work conference rather than purely YOLO Travel pleasure. And when needing to stay near the conference centres of the Marina Bay district, there are a multitude of lovely business class hotels from which to choose. But when looking for an oasis of serenity in this lively city, none come close to matching the divine Fullerton Bay Hotel.
Surely you have heard the news by now… Lonely Planet have just announced their top 10 destinations in Asia Pacific and the winner is… Western Australia’s Margaret River and the South West! So here is just a taste, pun intended, of what one of our favourite regions in the world has to offer.
Sukau Rainforest Lodge, a member of National Geographic’s Unique Lodges of the World, is a stunning riverside retreat in the heart of the Kinabatangan River Wildlife Sanctuary, in Malaysian Borneo. It is here that we head with hopes of seeing orangutan, proboscis monkeys, langurs and pygmy elephants…
After an introduction to Borneo’s wildlife in the sanctuaries of Sepilok, we are now journeying up the Kinabatangan River, deep into the heart of Malaysian Borneo. The Kinabatangan is the longest river in Sabah, and its chocolate-brown waters meander through a sublime landscape of riverine forests, mangrove swamps, oxbow lakes and limestone caves. The jungle-filled shoreline is now designated the Kinabatangan River Wildlife Sanctuary and is home to vast populations of Bornean wildlife in their natural environment.
We are bound for the jungles of Borneo, keen to see orangutans and other wildlife in the rich rainforests of the Kinabatangan River and the Danum Valley. But en route, we are sojourning in Sepilok, to visit its well-regarded sanctuaries and reserves.
Here’s what you need to know for planning your visit to Sepilok…
The village of Sepilok, in northeastern Sabah, is home to some of the best sanctuaries and reserves in Borneo and is our starting point for our wildlife adventure. Here the lodging of choice is the charming Sepilok Nature Resort.
Anything more than a fleeting transit in Brunei is likely to include a visit to Ulu Temburong National Park, a pristine virgin rainforest. As one of the main tourist activities in this small nation, it is a source of pride for the local people, and a visit to Ulu Temburong is as much about the journey as it is the destination. Here’s how to plan and what to expect.
It is very likely that the small nation of Brunei has never found itself high on your travel to-do list. Or if it has, it is equally likely that recent news regarding changes to the legal system convinced you to go elsewhere. But we are very pleased to report that, as is almost always the case, if you look past the media headlines and open your mind and heart to something different, you will discover a warm and friendly country that offers so much more than you might have expected.
“Achingly hip” – it is the only way to describe the lobby of The Warehouse Hotel. We arrive at dusk, and the low lighting suffuses the gorgeous bar with warmth, while the dangling edison globes reveal an eclectically decorated loft. A cathedral ceiling arches overhead, and exposed brickwork and metalwork give an industrial-chic vibe. There is fashionable low slung furniture, filled with fashionable people, and cocktail glasses clink and sparkle in the subdued glow. Welcome to The Warehouse Hotel…
Capella Lodge is Lord Howe Island’s most glamorous accommodation, and its restaurant is a celebration of local produce and Pacific-inspired cuisine. Adding to that is its sublime location, with spectacular views of the island’s lagoon and iconic twin peaks, and the best spot on the island for a sunset cocktail…
Lord Howe Island is a tiny island in the Pacific Ocean, 700km off the coast of New South Wales. But this World Heritage listed speck in the ocean certainly punches above its weight when it comes to stunning natural beauty and a wealth of accompanying activities. Here’s how to make the most of your visit to this pristine island paradise…
In a concerted effort to see more of our amazing homeland, we are visiting some of its most impressive islands. After the stunning beauty of Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island last year, we were super keen to experience another Luxury Lodge of Australia – so this time it is the iconic Capella Lodge on World Heritage listed Lord Howe Island…
Whale watching fans may have many locations on their bucket list – Canada, Iceland, Greenland, Alaska, Antarctica, Baja California, maybe even Sri Lanka for blue whales and Tonga for humpbacks. But its now time to add Bremer Bay in Western Australia to that list! We’ll show you why...
