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What it's like to be first black woman to travel to all of the countries in the world

What it's like to be first black woman to travel to all of the countries in the world

December 13, 2019
People, Personal Stories, Solo Travel
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When it comes to travelling around the world, Jessica Nabongo has nailed. The 35-year-old has completed her two-and-a-half-year epic adventure of travelling to every UN-recognised country of the world (plus 2 non-member states), becoming the first black woman to do so. Travel is in the blood of the Detroit-born Ugandan-American, as she is the founder and CE[...]
Unterschwarzachhof - the ultimate spa hotel in Austria

Unterschwarzachhof - the ultimate spa hotel in Austria

December 5, 2019
Alps, Hotels, Mountains
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Being a single mom isn't easy. Hell, being a mom isn't easy! And what many moms sometimes forget is that an important part of taking good care of your kid is to also take good care of yourself. That means finding ways to be along, spend quality time, seeing friends, eating good food, reading and just doing all the things YOU like doing. Once or twice a year [...]
Who, What, and Where are the Mentawai Islands?

Who, What, and Where are the Mentawai Islands?

November 1, 2019
Beaches, Mentawai, Places
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I have a confession to make. You know those beautifully shot tourism commercials for certain countries or states? Like “West Virginia, Wild and Wonderful” or “Incredible India” or “Australia: There’s NOTHING like it.” I love them. Maybe it’s because I’ve primarily watched international TV for the past two years, but there’s somethi[...]
What Lies 36 Hours Away in Indonesia? The Perfect Getaway.

What Lies 36 Hours Away in Indonesia? The Perfect Getaway.

October 15, 2019
Beaches, Mentawai, Places
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Your weekend getaway. The perfect island getaway. Blah blah blah getaway. In the vacation world, the word getaway is synonymous with a successful retreat from everyday life. But this word is everywhere. Are that many people really "getting away" from it all? And what does it even mean to "get away"? Get away from what? Your obligations? That's any holiday.[...]
Meet the Cypriot entrepreneur reviving a traditional profession

Meet the Cypriot entrepreneur reviving a traditional profession

September 23, 2019
Cyprus, Inspiration, People
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As I grow older, tradition and cultural identity are two things that I increasingly cherish and admire. I look out for them not only when I’m abroad, on a quest to unearth the tales of the world but also when I’m in an all-familiar setting, one I falsely think I know too well; home. Over the last decade, if I dare I say so, I’ve noticed societies ex[...]
Resorts we love: Club Med in Mauritius

Resorts we love: Club Med in Mauritius

August 30, 2019
Hotels, Mauritius
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Before I became a mother I dreaded the thought of going on a club holiday, nothing was further from my mind. It was from my friend Caro who had a one-year-old that I first really learned about Club Med because she had tried one of their locations in France. I still remember how excited she was to stay there. About the activities, the staff and the (free of c[...]
Dubai's best hotel (probably)

Dubai's best hotel (probably)

August 17, 2019
Cities, Dubai, Hotels
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Every summer I take my son on a 3-4 week break somewhere we haven't been before and this year our choice fell on Mauritius. The flight there would have us stop over in Dubai and in a an effort to avoid being stuck at Dubai airport over night, I decided to treat him and I to a 3 day stint in Dubai. The decision wasn't easily made, after all it would be full o[...]
Lana - a slice of paradise in the heart of South Tyrol

Lana - a slice of paradise in the heart of South Tyrol

August 16, 2019
Hotels, Mountains, South Tyrol, SPONSORED CONTENT
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Gorgeous sunny weather, stunning nature, incredible food, luxurious hotels, friendly locals. I'd say these are the five pillars that any wonderful holiday is based on. Added bonus points for great wine and lots of things to do. South Tyrol is exactly that to me which is why I keep going back nearly every year. It's Europe at its best because it effortlessly [...]
15 great things to do in Mauritius

15 great things to do in Mauritius

August 13, 2019
Hotels, Mauritius, Travelettes Guide
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Before recently traveling to Mauritius for the first time I always assumed it was just one of those incredibly beautiful island destinations that didn't really have much to offer apart from luxury hotels and some water activities. However, having spent 3 weeks on the island I had to quickly realise that I couldn't have been more wrong - there is so much to d[...]
Leave only footprints...eco-friendly luxury in Thailand.

Leave only footprints...eco-friendly luxury in Thailand.

August 9, 2019
Hotels, Thailand
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Thailand has no shortcomings of beautiful resorts and islands and after traveling here for countless times I have been lucky enough to have quite a few. But on my most recent trip, it was time to try something new and when Soneva Kiri on Koh Kood invited me to stay I couldn't say yes fast enough. Staying at Soneva Kiri in Koh Kood I make no secret of m[...]