Review: The Palacete Severo, Porto, Portugal

Review: The Palacete Severo, Porto, Portugal

The Palacete Severo has thrice been inspired by love. Ricardo Severo, Portuguese polymath – architect, engineer, political Republican and writer — designed the Palacete Severo in 1902, as a home for his Brazilian wife Francisca. In the library’s wood panels their...
Safari specials for your wildlife wish list

Safari specials for your wildlife wish list

Africa’s wild heart beats in rhythm with the wildlife that roam its plains, forests and coastlines.  Exploring different ecosystems and conservancies across Africa allows for unique opportunities to spot different species in spectacular wildlife havens where they...
10 reasons to sail on Crystal Serenity

10 reasons to sail on Crystal Serenity

Wherever Crystal Serenity sails it is a beautifully curated voyage of refined luxury: spacious interiors, impeccable service, exceptional culinary experiences and, obviously, as it says on the hull, serenity. On Crystal Serenity every day is a memorable occasion....
The Travel Gift Guide for People Who Actually Travel

The Travel Gift Guide for People Who Actually Travel

After more than 20 years on the road, here’s something we’ve learned the slow and sometimes uncomfortable way. Most travel gear sounds great in theory however very little of it earns a permanent spot in your bag.We’ve dragged gear across continents, stuffed it into...
The 8 Best Airbnb Experiences in Tokyo

The 8 Best Airbnb Experiences in Tokyo

Tokyo is one of those cities that feels endlessly deep. You can visit a dozen times and still discover new food stalls, hidden shrines, late-night bars, quirky subcultures, and neighborhoods that feel like completely different worlds. (I know because I’ve visited...

When I hear the word Pantheon, I think of Rome not Paris

The chosen architect for this monarchist project was Jacques-Germain Soufflot (1713-1780). Relatively young and an unknown he chose a Greek cross plan for the layout with a triple dome to sit on the top. His first design was submitted in 1755. Like the king he would...
The One Thing We Always Keep In The Car Now

The One Thing We Always Keep In The Car Now

Why the GOOLOO GP4000 car battery jump starter is the best gift for Christmas this yearOver the years, we’ve learned that most road trip stress doesn’t come from big disasters. It comes from small, preventable moments that derail the day.Living in Canada teaches you...
Mount Aspiring National Park: a first-timer’s guide

Mount Aspiring National Park: a first-timer’s guide

Wānaka’s biggest advantage as a South Island base is not just what you can do lakeside, but what sits within day-trip range. Mount Aspiring National Park begins on Wānaka’s western edge and quickly turns into a landscape of long river valleys, waterfalls, glaciers,...