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Experiencing the Mentawai Tribe Some places change you quietly, without warning. Mentawai did that to me. This was a journey into a world where life is stripped down to its bones – no electricity, no running water, no phone connection, and no noise except the river and the jungle. A place where simplicity isn’t a trend. It’s survival, rhythm, community……
The Balboa Yacht Charter Experience in Greece My heart was still racing when I stepped off Balboa Yacht Charter, 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 Yacht Charter is no ordinary yacht in Kefalonia. She’s elegant, intimate,…
How I Ended Up Snowboarding in Kazakhstan I never imagined I’d end up snowboarding in Kazakhstan, but travel loves surprising us like that. After ten days of rough, dusty adventure in Tajikistan – glacier lakes, village stays, cold mornings that bit through my layers, no hot shower, no running water, I crossed the border into Uzbekistan early morning, at 6am,…
Berjaya Langkawi Resort sits on a huge stretch of land – 84 acres, with most of it still covered in rainforest. You feel it immediately. Wooden chalets wrapped around greenery, the ocean on the other side, hornbills flying overhead, and monkeys moving through the trees like it’s their own village. Right at the lobby, there’s a massive Christmas tree made…
A Luxury Resort Surrounded by the Nature of Sabah 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…
Crushing Bottles, Lifting Communities What I admire most about Shangri-La 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…
A Gentle Welcome to East Bali Have you ever heard of a place called Sidemen in East Bali? I ended up there four years ago when a dear friend convinced me to join them for a peaceful nature escape in East Bali. I didn’t know what to expect – they just said, “You’ll love it.” They were right. 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,…
Highlights of My Stay at La Villa Langkawi La Villa Langkawi is one of the island’s most luxurious private pool villa retreats, a place where comfort, privacy and warmth come together beautifully. 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…
The Rainforest Suite – Warm, Cosy and Surrounded by Nature 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…