'Conscious travel brings me closer to the things that matter, the people and how they’d like their stories told.’
Dawn Bradnick Jorgensen, The Incidental Tourist
137 Pillars House Chiang Mai, the elegance of the orient. Thailand.
Undeniably one of the most luxurious spots in Chiang Mai, the 137 Pillars House boutique hotel is a nostalgic blend of history, Thai architecture and sleek modern design, with wonderful dining, an indulgent spa and
Vietnam’s Hội An. An ancient town of crimson-coloured lanterns.
An exceptionally well-preserved example of an Indochina trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century, and today a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hội An is a town whose buildings and street plan
Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay, where dragons fly.
With incomparable and ethereal beauty, Hạ Long Bay’s towering rainforest-covered limestone pillars push through the emerald green waters in northeastern Vietnam’s Gulf of Tonkin, in Quảng Ninh Province. The site is otherworldly and will humble
HUNGARY’s Budapest, grandeur on the mighty Danube River.
HUNGARY’s Budapest, grandeur on the mighty Danube.
Beaches you need to visit in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.
Sharm El-Sheikh is one of Egypt’s prime tourist destinations. Since commercial and tourism-related developments began in the mid-1900s, the city has continued to flourish as visitor numbers have grown. Located on the southeast coast of
Sarajevo. Bosnia’s City of Spirit and Hope.
Sarajevo, the capital of a country devastated by war emerges as a memorable destination. It was while reading Bill Carter’s Fools Rush In that Sarajevo first called my name. In this startling portrayal of the
Top 10 Things to Do in Tanzania.
Recognised as one of Africa’s primary safari destinations, Tanzania is famous around the world for annual Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra in the Serengeti. Yet, there’s more to the country’s wild places than the
Denmark’s Copenhagen, the sustainable city.
The Danes rank among the happiest people in the world, and Copenhagen shows you why. Copenhagen is an energetic design capital that mixes royal history, culture, and modern architecture with sustainability, trendy living, and impressive
Why South Africa commemorates Women’s Day on the 9th of August each year.
Today is Women’s Day in South Africa and too many appear to have lost sight as to why South Africans commemorate the day on the 9th of August each year. It was on this day
Riga, the capital of Latvia. A cultural centre with museums, concert halls and art nouveau.
The capital of Latvia is a cultural centre, with museums and concert halls, art nouveau architecture, and a pedestrianized Old Town that opens onto the vibrant Livu Square. Set on the Baltic Sea at the
How forex impacts the European travel market.
Many people think the European travel market is a stable environment, in which it’s easy for tourists to plan trips and destinations can maintain competitiveness. However, the reality is more complex, with fluctuations in foreign
My 7 Recommended Iconic Thailand Experiences.
Thailand is one of the most popular holiday destinations to visit in Southeast Asia and offers amazing beaches, incredible cuisine, genuine hospitality and compelling culture. Yet with so many attractions and activities to choose from
The Day I Met Nelson Mandela.
It was 1998. I was invited by a friend in the ANC leadership to attend an intimate breakfast where Nelson Mandela was to be the speaker. I will never forget sitting at that table over
Planning a Visit to the Cinque Terre, Italy.
Cinque Terre is perhaps the most quintessential spot along the Italian Riviera. Here’s what to see, do and where to stay. The Italian Riviera offers travellers beauty with eye-feasting blue waters, rugged coastlines, and brightly