Derived from the Malay word bukit, or hill, Phuket was long known to European traders as Junk Ceylon, and a rich source of valuable tin. After an attack by the rival Burmese navy in 1785, which was repulsed by forces commanded by a local widow and her sister, Phuket rose … Read More
Most Asian countries with coastline experience at least part of their wet season from June to August, but The Central Gulf of Thailand is one of the few places we recommend visiting at this time of year because it is typically hot and relatively dry. Beautiful, fine sand beaches on … Read More
Northern Thailand and region Northern Thailand shares borders with Myanmar and Laos, as well as with the Central Plains and Isaan. This section is to include Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai and Sukhothai. The Golden Triangle (สามเหลี่ยมทองคำ Saam Liam Thong Kham) is in Chiang Rai Province, in the far north of … Read More
Wyoming’s most popular resort town The terms “Jackson” and “Jackson Hole” are often mistakenly interchanged. “Jackson” is the name of the town. “Jackson Hole” refers to either the greater valley area (including, for example, the towns of Wilson and Kelly) or the Jackson Hole ski resort. Jackson transforms from a … Read More
One of Switzerland’s underrated destinations Home to 40 museums, the city of culture for connoisseurs has the highest concentration of museums in the country. Basel also has a beautiful Old Town, modern architecture, and the Rhine – an inviting spot to rest a while. GRAND HOTEL LES TROIS ROIS Central … Read More
Peak Experience Unparalleled Alpine Beauty Famed for its staggering, high-elevation beauty, Switzerland’s mountain villages, glitzy ski resorts, glacial lakes, and Alpine hiking trails offer unbeatable winter or summer outdoor experiences. Traveling by train is the way to go – book a ticket on the beautiful Glacier Express, the “slowest express … Read More
Barefoot Luxury Getaway Saint Lucia is an Eastern Caribbean island nation with a pair of dramatically tapered mountains, the Pitons, on its west coast. Its coast is home to volcanic beaches, reef-diving sites, luxury resorts and fishing villages. Trails in the interior rainforest lead to waterfalls like the 15m-high Toraille, … Read More
Don’t let the all inclusives of Punta Cana scare you off… There are some great quality resorts and hotels to be found in the Dominican Republic, and a lot of culture. Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean on the north and the Caribbean Sea on the south, our lush tropical island … Read More
Nordic adventures… and some of the world’s coolest cities await in the Land of the Midnight Sun. All my trips to Norway have always been a refreshing experience. Tourist Visa for US Citizens: Not required for stays under 90 days Part of the EU but NOT PART of the Schengen … Read More
The happiest country in the world! Finland is a year-round destination. Winters are great for outdoor activities like downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, skating and ice-swimming. Spring and autumn are the best seasons to see the Northern Lights in Finnish Lapland. Late summer and autumn are ideal for foraging and enjoying … Read More
Becoming the renewed “go to destination” for 2024 Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America by area and the least densely populated. Nicaraguans (or “Nicas” as they are often called) like to refer to their country as the “país de lagos y volcanes”; the country of lakes and volcanoes. … Read More
Belize is an adventure traveler’s paradise Belize is the only country in Central America without a coastline on the Pacific Ocean (only the Caribbean Sea to its east). With its British colonial history and a long Caribbean coast, it’s culturally similar to many of Britain’s former West Indian island colonies, … Read More
