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Southern Comfort in New Orleans

New Orleans is one of my most favourite cities worldwide. I’ve visited four times in the last six years; the first was two years after Hurricane Katrina swept through town. The buildings in the famous French Quarter were hardly affected and within the month businesses were open again, but many of the buskers left town. Their… Continue reading Southern Comfort in New Orleans

Health and Wellness in New York

There is not much to not love about New York – but Macy’s, donuts and supersized pizzas are not for me. Forget designer heels, Carrie Bradshaw and that romantic interlude atop the Empire State Building. I come to New York to immerse myself in the raw and organic New York way of life. This city is an… Continue reading Health and Wellness in New York

Unqiue Sleeps: Ace Hotel & Swim Club Palm Springs

Paradise in Palm Springs I have long dreamed of staying at the Ace Hotel & Swim Club in Palm Springs and dreams seem to have a way of coming true in sunny California. Driving from Beverly Hills to Palm Springs only took a few hours but was a tad terrifying – on the wrong side of the… Continue reading Unqiue Sleeps: Ace Hotel & Swim Club Palm Springs

Hawaii’s Sporting Fever

Hawaii plays host to some of the world’s hottest sporting events, so when you’ve had enough of sunning yourself on the beaches of Waikiki, grab your camera and get amongst the fever. Pro Bowl Football There’s nothing quite like the hype and hoopla of a huge American football tournament, and the Pro Bowl takes place each… Continue reading Hawaii’s Sporting Fever

Get your kicks on Route 66

Route 66 is definitely one of the most iconic and important highways in US history. It served as a major path for those who migrated west when California was seen as the promised land during the Great Depression. The golden era may long gone but the romance of Route 66 continues to captivate people around… Continue reading Get your kicks on Route 66

A Taste of Montreal

For those of you seeking a little bit of charm and romance, the beautiful city of Montreal holds many hidden secrets. The heart of this Canadian city beats in French; but the mix of cultures is what really makes this city bloom. It can take weeks, even years to discover all the hidden laneways, secret shops and… Continue reading A Taste of Montreal

People’s Choice: One&Only Palmilla Resort, Mexico

It’s not often a girl gets to visit the number one hotel in all the world, but that’s what I did in Mexico. The One&Only Palmilla Resort topped Expedia’s Insiders Select 2013, a list of the best hotels in the world chosen from 150,000 properties on the site. The votes were collated from 500,000 travellers. It’s a huge honour… Continue reading People’s Choice: One&Only Palmilla Resort, Mexico

Transit Tips: Airports you’ll want to spend time in

Day spas, showers, free food, comfy chairs, fine dining, free internet – all facilities you’d expect to find at the airport if you’re flying at the point end of the plane. These days the perks are not just for first and business class passengers. Airports have a lot more to offer than Duty Free shops… Continue reading Transit Tips: Airports you’ll want to spend time in

Going Off Grid

Are you guilty of phubbing? Go on, you know you’ve done it at least once. Phubbing, snubbing someone by looking at your phone instead of your present company, is a very first world problem but in a society where we’re always online, it is a problem. When you’re online all day every day, whether it’s at… Continue reading Going Off Grid

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