
2 fabulous national parks in Oceania
Walking Ben Boyd N.P. in AUS & boating Abel Tasman N.P. in NZL:
There is no shortage of stunning nature in southeastern Australia and New Zealand, this much can be said for sure! When my husband and I toured this area on our month-long…

Staying in style in Australia’s metropolises of Sydney & Melbourne
2 quirky design hotels of the innovative hotel group QT:
When my husband and I look for hotels in metropolises, we often opt for such ones that are a bit different from your traditional, old world property. We like staying at luxury boutique…

Staying in style when exploring the Great Ocean Road, Australia
Great luxury boutique accommodation in Port Fairy:
No trip to the southeast of Australia is complete without cruising the Great Ocean Road, one of the world’s most scenic coastal drives! Of course, my husband and I did not miss this beautiful…

Nature experiences in style in the Grampians, Australia
Hiking & viewing the landscape plus luxury lodging:
My husband and I made on our one-month-long Australia/New Zealand trip (see here outline) also a two-day stop in the central Grampians, a series of rugged sandstone mountain ranges…

Two days of absolute bliss on Kangaroo Island, Australia
Where to stay/eat in style & what to do:
Kangaroo Island near Adelaide in the southeast of Australia is known for its abundant wildlife, sea lions, fur seals, koalas and – of course –, kangaroos in their natural environment. Due to…

What to do and where to stay & dine in style in Mumbai, India
The coastal city, known for its great architecture:
After staying in Delhi using it as springboard for traveling Rajasthan (itinerary/stay&dine), the land of the great kings, my husband and I ended our Indian trip in Mumbai, the same place…

What to do and where to stay & dine in style in Delhi, India
The city with the two faces as gateway to Rajasthan:
When traveling Rajasthan, the land of the great kings, India’s capital, Delhi, is the perfect springboard for this trip. My husband and I decided that we wanted to get to know this mega…

Rajasthan, North India, stay & dine in style
Agra - Jaipur - Shahpura - Udaipur - Jodhpur:
After having gone into an 9-day itinerary how to travel the beautiful Indian state of Rajasthan in my last blogpost, I would like to point out where to stay and dine in style when being on the…

Suite of the moment: Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Ubud, Bali
A perfect blend of contemporary design and local architecture:
I have seen my share of wonderful hotels, but Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, just outside of Bali’s cultural and spiritual center of Ubud, left me in awe at its sheer beauty!…
