Bringing Destinations and Experiences to Life Through Authentic Stories
It is rare to step into a resort this grand and instantly feel a sense of belonging – that gentle nudge saying you’ve arrived somewhere special. At Shangri-La Rasa Ria, that feeling came long before I even saw the ocean. It began with the hotel driver, Alpian, who picked me up from the airport. Upon hearing that I hadn’t had…
What I admire most about Rasa Ria is how much they give back to the land that holds them. Their ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) efforts aren’t loud or performative. They’re practical, thoughtful, and woven into daily life here. I was shown their bottle-recycling centre where glass is crushed and turned into sand, then repurposed into tiles used around the…
Have you ever heard of a place called Sidemen in Bali? I ended up there four years ago when a dear friend convinced me to join them for a few days’ escape. I didn’t know what to expect – they just said, “You’ll love it.” They were right. This time, as my friend Anna and I arrived at Wapa di…
It’s easy to see why Wapa Di Ume Ubud is one of Ubud’s most loved boutique resorts. It’s a luxury that still feels human. Ubud moves fast – scooters, chatter, rain that comes out of nowhere, but, turn off the main road and it’s as if the island takes a breath. The moment we pulled up at Wapa Di Ume,…
Langkawi’s charm? It’s the promise of carefree days…. turquoise sea, warm air, palms swaying. The island somehow has quietly evolved; beyond its lively beaches and boutique resorts, a new rhythm has emerged – one defined by privacy, space, and the luxury of villa living. That is what led me to La Villa Langkawi, a modern hideaway I never knew existed….
I’m not often lost for words, but the moment I walked into my Rainforest Suite at Ambong Ambong Langkawi, I was. Completely. Maybe it was the scent of wood and rain, or the sound of cicadas echoing through the trees… or maybe it was the feeling of being completely surrounded by nature, the kind of serenity that makes you stop…
Forget crowded boat tours. Balboa Private Kefalonia Yacht Cruise is intimate and unforgettable. My heart was still racing when I stepped off Balboa, not from a long day under the Greek sun, but because she gave me the kind of freedom I chase in all my travels – raw, real, and unforgettable…. Balboa is no ordinary yacht in Kefalonia. She’s…
It’s hard to imagine a place more like a winter fairy tale than Ginzan Onsen. As you step into this small town cradled by snow-covered mountains, it feels as though you’ve travelled back in time. Wooden ryokans line the streets, their warm glow reflecting on the icy river that snakes through the town. Originally a bustling silver mining town over…
Tajikistan for me is an adventure of a lifetime, filled with exhilarating experiences, breathtaking landscapes, and heartwarming encounters with the local people, particularly the children whose smiles still warm my heart. My trip to Tajikistan started with a slight detour. First it snowed heavily in the mountains so I had to stay the night in a village with Toychi’s family….
