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The beaches of south Goa in India form a collection of idyllic coastal gems which offer an unparalleled retreat for beach enthusiasts and serenity seekers alike. Stretching from the bustling beach of Palolem to the tranquil expanse of Butterfly Beach, these destinations boast stunning landscapes, clear blue waters, and a laid-back vibe. Each beach in

Picture this: You’ve just survived four days of ‘zen’ in Ubud (read: battling rogue macaques and finding inner peace whilst dodging motorbikes), and you’re thinking, “Time for an island escape!” Nusa Lembongan it is. Sounds idyllic, doesn’t it? Pristine beaches, coral reefs, lush mangroves – the whole postcard shebang. And us? Well, we figured it

Alona Beach. The name itself practically whispers “tropical paradise.” Located on Panglao island, this little slice of heaven in the Philippines is all powdery white sands, ridiculously blue waters, and enough lush greenery to make you wonder if you’ve accidentally stumbled into a screensaver. It promises a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure, and who

Funnily enough, it was a Tuesday when we arrived in Belgium. We knew this must be Belgium because of all the bicycles and the scary clowns… Belgium would be the prelude to our trip to Malaysia. More on the clowns later. Highlights Life Imitating Art Eindhoven’s Bicycle Bonanza Send in the Clowns! Antwerp Station Grandeur

Forget romantic getaways; our idea of couple’s therapy involves gasping for air above 4,000 meters on the summit of Mount Kinabalu, all to see if our marriage can survive a few days of shared suffering. If we make it down still holding hands (and not a grudge), consider it true love 🥰 Otherwise, well, at

Several weeks before starting our trip to India, we went online and booked 2 domestic flights directly with Jet Airways. We had never heard of the airline before, so we were curious how our Jet Airways inflight experience would compare to other budget airlines. We booked the following one-way flights, inclusive all fees: ♦  Mumbai-Trivandrum

Our Panama Travel plan started with 4 days in Panama City on arrival, and another 2 days there at the end of the trip. When choosing a place from your shortlist of Panama City hotels, you really need to make sure you’re locating yourself in the right area. If you search away from the centre

The first real experiences of our 20-day trip around the Philippines was our Cebu city guesthouse, since we had decided to skip Manila completely on our way in, and take an ongoing domestic Philippines Airlines flight to the islands. We would spend just one day in Cebu City, before leaving early the next morning for Moalboal on the West

Our 26-day Panama roundtrip followed the classic route west from Panama City as far as Bocas Del Toro, taking in a few extra destinations along the way. We would spend 4 days in Panama City on arrival, and another 2 days there at the end of the trip. You can see a lot of what Panama

Our 20-day trip around the Philippines started in Cebu City, but we didn’t plan to stay there long. We were keen to get away from the metropolis in order to spend our time in a more relaxed environment. Just a 3-hour bus ride away is Moalboal – a beautiful beach location with plenty of snorkeling and diving possibilities.

The Panama Canal is arguably one of most important structural achievements ever built. Apart from cutting a slice through a mountain, construction of the canal also involved flooding a river to form a gigantic lake. When planning our trip to Panama, it had never occurred to us that kayaking was just one of the activities available

This is why we came to the Philippines: To relax in an off-track, secluded location with an open bath-water temperature sea, great snorkeling, tasty local food, fish and exotic fruit (the mangoes in Moalboal are just the best). Following a brief overnight in Cebu city, we took a bus for the 3-hour journey south and

Although our 26-day trip around Panama started in Panama City, our first real taste of the Pacific coast was in Santa Catalina. Here, we’d earmarked 3 days on the beaches, staying at the nearby Hotel Iguanito. If like us you’re planning to travel from Panama City to Santa Catalina by bus, you’ll need to start

Funnily enough, it was a Tuesday when we arrived in Belgium. We knew this must be Belgium because of the bicycles and the scary clowns… For those of you (especially Americans) who aren’t familiar with the movie, If It’s Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium is a 1969 romantic comedy film made on location throughout Europe. The title was

Karimunjawa Island, located in the Java Sea, is a hidden paradise waiting to be discovered by adventurous travelers. And what better way to reach this tropical oasis than by taking the Karimunjawa Fast Boat? This exciting and comfortable journey is the perfect start to a wonderful vacation on this stunning island. After packing our bags

Following a 9-day trip through the Canary Islands – including Tenerife and Gran Canaria – Madrid would be the last destination of our Spanish adventure. We had started out our journey with short visits to Girona and Barcelona, so it was fitting that we should end with a 3-day break in the country’s capital. Arriving

One of our favourite activities on visits to Asia is beach hopping. Just pack a lightweight bag with a picnic, grab a hat and plenty of water, and head out to discover whatever is beyond the distant headland. We spent some really enjoyable trips doing this in Sri Lanka and Borneo. Now it was time