Asia
Review of The Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur: A Luxurious City Retreat
Finding a good hotel that feels like a haven to come back to after a busy day exploring is part of the joy of travel for me. I don’t mind being uncomfortable exploring, pushing my comfort zone and taking difficult journeys, but I do love an oasis to come back to. The Banyan Tree Kuala […]
Visiting Batu Caves from Kuala Lumpur
Every itinerary I saw for Kuala Lumpur included absolutely beautiful pictures of a magical and colourful cave complex a short distance from the city centre, known as Batu Caves. I knew I had to add it to my list, and whilst I am really glad I visited, it was probably my least favourite stop on […]
A Guide to Visiting Putrajaya from Kuala Lumpur
Shhhh – I want to tell you about an absolute hidden gem. As our taxi pulled in to the side of a main road to drop us off, I wondered where on earth we were, but as we strolled through this deserted, beautiful, green city, it was one of the best days we had on […]
Exploring Perdana Botanical Gardens: A Tropical Paradise in Kuala Lumpur
Happy Hannah was out in force. I LOVE Botanical Gardens, especially hot, exotic ones filled with beautiful tropical plants and flowers. It’s my version of a paradise, and so with absolute joy and delight I headed to Perdana Botanical Gardens, in Kuala Lumpur. They were so amazing they deserve a post in their own right. […]
A Review of The Shangri-La, Dubai
Finally rounding off my series on my visit to Dubai is a review of our hotel, the lovely Shangri-La, which we settled on as our base for the week. I really enjoyed our stay in the hotel, and even better, we timed it with Lunar (Chinese) New Year which made for an even more fun […]
15 Amazing things to do in the Dubai Mall
Never have I been to a mall like this. In fact, rarely would I even choose to go to a Mall – not my thing. I never thought in a million years I’d manage to spend 7 entire hours in a mall. And yet, I did, and could have spent longer. It could only be […]
Nok Island: A Sunset BBQ to remember
Travel is my happy place, and sometimes when I travel, experiences happen which will stay with me for the rest of my life. When I’m old and coming to the end of my years, this night will be in my mind, wishing I could live it again. We walked down to the beach to where […]
James Bond Island & Phang Nga Bay, Thailand
I don’t have the words to describe the incredible experience I had on this day trip, and I don’t have the photos to do it justice. This was one of the best things I’ve ever done on a trip, and if I can show to you just 10% of how it felt to be on […]
A Morning with the Elephants at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary
When visiting Thailand I knew I wanted to see the elephants. They are a national symbol, included on the Thai flag until 1917 and a rich part of the country’s culture and history. However, seeing the elephants in the best way was a dilemma for me. I felt strongly that I didn’t want to be […]
How to visit the DMZ from Seoul
How to visit the DMZ You can’t visit the DMZ on your own. You have to go on an organised tour from South Korea, and I chose one with Get Your Guide which was really well run. Tours last half a day and cost around £45 per person and you must remember to take your […]