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The Island of Royal Pubs

Throughout the Victoria era, Malta was a hive of expatriate activity. The British had arrived and made its naval base there and the royal family found it to be the perfect escape from English winters. To entertain themselves and make the cross-section of civilian society that descended on the Crown Colony more at home, they brought their home comforts…

Let’s Go Glamping!

As you may know by now, I’m that slightly annoying chick, constantly searching for the quirkier side of life... Camp Kerala began its tent-pitching days at the Glastonbury festival as a 5 star chic alternative to being knee-deep in filth for an entire weekend (sorry Glasto-goers but you know it’s true). From Italian mattresses to…

Mystery Flight to Paradise, 1950

It’s a summer Friday afternoon at the office and all you can think about is: “anywhere but here”! Really, anywhere? In that case, hop aboard the Mystery Flight with Capital Airlines circa 1950… You might end up in the Alps, you might find yourself sipping mojitos on the beach, so pack accordingly. This lady has the right…

Sunset Snooping in an Abandoned Roadside Chateau

So I’ll pick up where I left off yesterday. We were taking the scenic route back to Paris via bumpy country roads and soaking up the last of the Sunday sun, when we rolled through a tiny village called Bréau… Without a soul in sight, the village seemed forgotten by the rest of the world. Even McDonalds hasn’t…

Stop Everything and Check out the new Wes Anderson Bar

If you’ve ever dreamt of being on a Wes Anderson film set (like, all day long), I’m bursting to inform you that now is your chance. Sip coffee amongst his signature pastels (personally chosen by Wes), listen to the jukebox wailing out tunes that would appear on his soundtracks and play the part of a Royal…

So now you can Travel with your own Personal Photographer

Okay, I know, it might sound a little vain and pretentious at first, like something a fashion blogger might do. But hear me out… Who else has the problem when travelling as a couple, of only ending up with a few blurry selfies together after the trip of a lifetime? Or even worse, travelling with someone who can’t just live in the…

Picture Perfect LA: How to Settle into the City of Angels

You should probably know that I’m a California virgin– so this was my first visit to the city of Angels! When you arrive in such an iconic city, it can be a little overwhelming to know where to start. So for any other California virgins out there, follow me and let’s head straight to Abbot Kinney Boulevard…

The Reindeer Riders

If the descendants of ancient legends truly exist among us today, these are they. Despite the odds, the nomads of Outer Mongolia are a people seemingly immune from degeneration, still living in such proximity to wild animals with a certain spiritual wisdom, sense of healing and well-being lost to our notions of time and laws…

Documenting the Giants of Roadside America

California native, Debra Jane Seltzer, must have the most sizeable independently-run website I’ve ever come across– and that’s not just because it’s full of the roadside giants she documents. Roadside Architecture is literally huge, containing more than 2,300 pages and over 60,000 photos. Banging away at her website for nearly 15 years now, Debra has…

The Luxury Pirate Ship Hotel where Jack Sparrow can’t Ruin Cocktail Hour

I would probably walk the plank if it meant getting myself aboard Alila Purnama. Fortunately, aboard this handcrafted ship, entertainment is less about sword fights and more about mojitos served with a view of the Indian Ocean. Puff Daddy can have his shiny show-off yacht, I want to travel the seas like Francis Drake (or at least like Francis…

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