Enchanted Princess entered the world during lockdown but it was the beginning of 2022 before the magic began in the Caribbean. In June she began her first full season, bewitching guests with sailings from Southampton. The latest ship from Princess Cruises and one that continues the feel of the fleet of cool, modern vessels. Enchanted…
Classic Swiss Alps Hiking in Kandersteg
I’m spending a week in Kandersteg on Headwater’s Classic Swiss Alps package and the weather forecast is good. Normally, I prefer to hike from place to place and have my bags transported so staying in the same hotel for a week is something new. I’ve got a list of walks, a few more than the…
The Best Boutique Hotels in Macau
Most hotels in Macau follow the over-the-top style typical of the mega-resort casinos that transformed the Chinese region into the “Las Vegas of Asia” in recent years. But dig deeper and you’ll find places to stay where the charm of old Macau lives on. From a colonial-era manor house in Coloane to a Taipa bolthole, stay in one…
25 Most Beautiful Medieval Castles in the World
Despite the Middle Ages also being referred to as the Dark Ages, a period associated with an overall decline after the fall of the Roman Empire, certain beautiful relics, like medieval castles, have survived through the centuries. All over Europe, you can find these strongholds, each with its unique features. Some perched on top of…
25 Best Things to Do in Malaysia
Malaysia is located in the Malay Peninsula and stretches to parts of Borneo where it shares a border with neighboring Indonesia, and as such visitors should not be confused by the terms Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia, which comprises Sarawak and Sabah (also known as Malaysian Borneo). With a total landmass of over 300,000 square…
Getting Into Burj al Arab
Everybody who has ever heard of Dubai knows of the Burj al Arab. And it’s no surprise that everyone visiting Dubai wants to know how to get to Burj al Arab. It’s like kangaroos to Australia, the queen to England and drunken tourists to Bali. They are two things that go together, and let no man…
A Guide to the Best Prague Beer Gardens
Being a beer aficionado is basically the Czech national sport—they take their hops, brews, and foam very seriously. But the best way to take this seriously awesome tradition as chill as possible is to rub elbows with the locals and go out for a drink at one of the Prague beer gardens. Found all over the…
Best Things to Do in Prague
If you have never before been to Prague, this year is your chance to remedy that. The city itself has so much to offer, from history, to adventure, to food and beer and some amazing wines. It is easy to get around town, and you can get practically everywhere on foot, which makes this the perfect…
Incredible Things to Do in the Hossa Region
Imagine a dream where you’re standing in the middle of the woods with your eyes closed and your face toward the sky. You feel the rays of sun kiss your cheeks, you dangle your feet into the crystal clear waters and you hear nothing but the sound of birds singing the wind brushing through the…
The Best Beaches in Normandy, France
Normandy is home to approximately 650kilometres worth of spectacular coastline. Add to this its sandy shores, ivory cliffs and the incredible history that these waters witnessed, and the result is beaches that can rival those of the South of France. The waters may be brisk and the weather a bit spotty, but don’t let that…