Epic Adventuress

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…

Why Ginzan Onsen Is Considered The Most Beautiful Onsen Town In Japan 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…

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….

We live in a time when many spectacular places around the world are plagued by over-tourism and travellers are alienating local communities instead of supporting them. Well, Tajikistan is at the other end of that spectrum. Most people would have to google where exactly it sits on the map, and what its capital city is! I must confess I knew…

Khiva, a 2500 years old city, is a UNESCO heritage site. I booked a stay in a lovely guest house in Itchan Kala. Itchan Kala is a unique area, surrounded by walled fortresses with distinct Islamic architecture. Stepping into Itchan Kala feels like stepping into a world where time stands still. Itchan Kala is a living, breathing museum of Khorezm…

Samarkand is one of those places that sounds almost mythical, steeped in history of the Silk Road, ancient empires, and beautiful blue tiles glistening under the sun. My time in this legendary city was a mix of these historical sights and an unexpected connections that left a lasting impression. Registan Square Registan Square, a UNESCO world heritage, is Samarkand’s centrepiece…