Bangkok’s Unmissable Experiences: A Curated Ranking for the Discerning Traveller

Bangkok has a way of drawing you in slowly, revealing its layers only to those willing to pause and truly absorb it. Over many visits, I have come to appreciate how the city masterfully balances intense energy with pockets of profound calm. It is a place where tradition and modernity coexist in perfect harmony, offering […]

Bangkok & Beyond: Top Hotels & Whispers of the River City

When choosing Bangkok as your next travel location, you may well find yourself spoilt for choices when it comes to quality hotel properties, so we’ve researched several that we think are of a premium quality that you should consider.

Relaxing in the Pyrenees of Spain

We have decided to end our time in Catalunya, by hopefully relaxing in the Pyrenees of Spain at Hotel Muntanya and Spa – Cerdanya Resort. It took most of the day to get here because we left Lloret de Mar in the morning and took the back and mountainous roads that zigzagged around the hills. […]

Top Ten Tours And Day Trips Around Hanoi Vietnam

Hanoi is considered the hub of Vietnam. So it makes sense to start your visit to Vietnam in Hanoi, or alternatively end it here, using Hanoi as your base. We started our Vietnam travels in Hanoi and then traveled by coach to Sapa. Here we spent three incredible days touring in this region. We returned […]

How To Overcome Travel Fatigue

In collaboration with companies How to overcome travel fatigue Long-term Travel Is Not For Everyone Contrary to staycations or short term 3-5 days vacation, traveling for a long-haul can cause travel fatigue.  Extended travel involves being always on the move, staying in different places or hotels, seeing different cultures, meeting different people and traveling for […]

TOP Luxury Family Friendly Hotels In Nairobi Kenya

If you ever get a chance to go to Africa, do not miss out on Kenya.  And if you ever go to Kenya, chances are you will fly into Nairobi. Nairobi is a bustling city and there is so much to see and do. Many safaris start from here, and there are even safari’s right […]

Top Ten Tips To Find The Perfect Resort In Zanzibar

If you are planning a trip to Africa, why not stop in for a few days to the islands of Zanzibar? When we flew here on Qatar Airways, half of the passengers stayed on board the airplane and flew onto Kilimanjaro, whilst the other half disembarked with us for time on this island paradise. Some […]

Stunning Swahili Style Stay On Spice Island

Lavish luxury awaits us as we make our way toward the Essque Zalu Zanzibar Resort located on the most northern point of the island of Unguja – also known as Zanzibar. As we drive towards the Indian Ocean, the giant ‘Matuki’ palm tree roofing of the Essque Zalu Zanzibar Resort and Spa Grand Hall blocks the sky. […]

Breakfast On The Balcony By The Beach

If you head to the very northern tip of Zanzibar to a coastal town of Nungwi (also known as Nungwe) you will find an area that is completely different than the rest of the island. Here there is very little seaweed, sugary white beaches, and clear turquoise waters.  This little part of paradise draws holiday-makers […]

Ocean Paradise Zanzibar – A Round Resort

ROUND eyes bulge and Explorason says “WOW” as we walk into the massive open African building, and we gasp at the incredible expanse of coconut palms and ROUND African-style ‘huts’ that are before us. In fact, these are not huts, but rather grand ROUND guest villas dotted across a perfectly manicured garden that stretches below to […]

Total Seclusion in the Tranquility of Zanzibar

Imagine dining under the Africa night sky with stars twinkling above, and with lanterns glowing all around you. The ocean breeze gently wafts and blows away every stress and worry in your life. Your problems seem a million miles away as you experience this ever-present, perfect moment. This is a moment my son and I […]

Perfect Swimming Choices – All Day And Night In Zanzibar

Imagine cooling off in your own private pool before bedtime. Swimming under the stars in cool water was a just luxury for Explorason.   The warm Zanzibar night breeze wafted gently up from the Indian Ocean. Earlier at Pongwe Beach Hotel, we have also enjoyed a swim in the infinity seaside pool which was perfect for our […]