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Once grim, grey and clouded by communism, Tirana is not a vibrant, colorful and independent destination. It surprised me and far exceeded my expectations. Read this article on things to do in Tirana, Albania to find out why this should be next on your vacation list.
An in-depth Guide to the Garden Route in South Africa. Includes where to stay, what to eat and what to do in each location when driving along the Garden Route. Maps included! With different route options to take.
Albania is a yet to be discovered tourist destination. While you could head to Greece or Spain for a beach holiday, I highly suggest giving Albania a go. Here is a list of the best beaches in Albania from personal experience (drone shots included).
A journey through the Swiss Alps onboard Europes most iconic train, the luxury Glacier Express
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A night at the Bubble hotel in Iceland – All about the 5 Mn Star Hotel
Spend a night under a blanket of stars and the Northern Lights in a bubble hotel in Iceland.
Review of the Peninsula Shanghai
Review of The Peninsula Shanghai, the 5* star right on the Bund. See how it fares with the competition and other Peninsula hotels.
Review of Singapore Airlines Boeing 787-10 Business Class
I have flown Singapore Airlines more times than I can remember, except the new Boeing 787-10. Until today that is. I am very excited to be sharing this review of Singapore Airlines 787-10 Business Class.
Review of Ethiopian Airlines Business Class 787 Dreamliner
I traveled on the older and newer Ethiopian Dreamliner on a connecting flight from Singapore to Buenos Aires. See how they differ in this Review of Ethiopian Airlines Business Class 787 Dreamliner
Review of Lufthansa A380 Business Class
My full and unbiased review of Lufthansa A380 Business Class from Barcelona to Singapore via Frankfurt. See how it compares to the smaller A350.
SWISS Business Class B777 review
Was Swiss International Airlines and the experience as premium as expected? Read to see my Swiss Business Class B777 review for the long haul from Singapore to Zurich and back.
Review of Alila Wuzhen, bringing modernity to an ancient water town
Review of Alila Wuzhen, along the nearby water town on the Yangtse River it draws inspiration from. It’s a world of meditational zen-like minimalism.
Review of Alila Anji, a stay amind bamboo forests and white tea plantations
Review of Alila Anji, a bamboo and tea heaven in one of China’s greenest counties. Feel refreshed and invigorated after a relaxing stay surrounded by nature.
Review of Bawah Reserve – Asia’s luxury private island
There are luxury islands and then there is Bawah! Join me on my journey to one of the best getaways I have had in a while. Click to read my full review of Bawah Reserve, Asia’s luxury private island.
Review of Belmond Villa Sant’Andrea Sicily
In this review of Belmond Villa Sant’Andrea, you can take a look inside the most exclusive beach resort in Sicily. Find out more about this historical location here.
Ethiopian Airlines Business Class Review
Ethiopian Airlines offers very competitive rates connecting many African airports with Europe and even Asia. Their Business Class has been declared the Best Airline in Africa. Is this esteemed title true? Check my Ethiopian Airlines Business Class Review to find out.
Aman Sveti Stefan – Montenegro’s most luxurious hotel
Want to find out all about Aman Sveti Stefan, Montenegro’s most luxurious resort? Then you’ve come to the right place. Click here for an unbiased review
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HOW MANY COUNTRIES ARE THERE IN THE WORLD
How many countries there are in the world is a disputed number. See why I count 198 countries as the total, along with other insightful information.
TIPS FOR NEW AND VETERAN AIRBNB HOSTS
Learnings and tips for Airbnb hosts when starting out. How to screen guests, what to give and not give, how to read reviews and how to handle cancellations.
WORLD’S LEAST VISITED COUNTRIES
Find out where you can go to avoid touristy destinations and run of the mill holidays. Here are the world’s 20 least visited countries.
HOW TRAVEL BLOGGERS MAKE MONEY
Find out how I and other travel bloggers make money travel blogging, without what is usually termed as a “regular job”.
TRAVEL GUIDES
Definitive Guide to the Garden Route, South Africa
An in-depth Guide to the Garden Route in South Africa. Includes where to stay, what to eat and what to do in each location when driving along the Garden Route. Maps included! With different route options to take.
Things to do in Jaipur, Rajasthan’s Pink City (+ what not to do)
A comprehensive guide to all of the best things to do in Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan and India’s Pink City. See the best sites for Instagram!
Kigali travel: Things to do in Kigali, where to eat and best hotels to stay
See the best things to do in Kigali – a clean, hilly, safe & very well organised city in Rwanda with perfectly maintained infrastructure and beautiful sites
100+ Great Things to do in Seoul (+ your personalised wish list)
This is the ultimate guide of things to do in Seoul, for tourists, travelers and Kpop fans. The information comes from an expat’s perspective, so there are insider tips and tricks with attractions and must visit places.
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The internet is an incredible tool for information and communication. Over the past couple of decades, many enterprising souls have also discovered the Internet’s money-making potential–and that potential is growing exponentially.
Written by ex-Googler, blogger and successful online entrepreneur Mar Pages, 30 Proven Ways to Make Money Online with or without a Blog is a comprehensive look at how anyone can make money from the internet. The possibilities presented in this book aren’t merely theoretical.