The first time I slept on a dive boat, I was thirty-one and fairly sure I’d hate it. The idea of a week in a wooden cabin with strangers sounded …
From Bali to Raja Ampat – What a Liveaboard Holiday Is Really Like (and Who It Suits)
Where I’ve been and where I’d like to go
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Our Komodo Liveaboard for a 40th Birthday – What I’d Book Again and What I Wouldn’t
I teach Year 4 at a primary school in Tonbridge, and I turned forty during October half term in 2025 on a wooden boat off the north coast of Komodo, …
A Design-Led Athens Stay: How Boutique Suites Shape a More Personal City Break
Athens is a city that heavily rewards those who take their time. While the Greek capital is easily defined by its monumental landmarks, its true character usually reveals itself in …
How to Plan a Relaxing Break Without Overthinking It
“I really need a break,” is something we all say, usually somewhere between the third missed alarm and the fifth cup of coffee of the day. And yet, when it …
How To Choose The Perfect Holiday For Your Travel Style
The key to choosing the right holiday isn’t following the latest travel trends – it’s finding a trip that suits your personal travel style. It doesn’t matter if you prefer …
The Tokaido Route: Across Japan’s Historic and Modern Capitals
Japan’s Tokaido corridor has connected the country’s most influential cities for centuries. Once travelled by merchants, pilgrims, and feudal lords, the route now serves as the backbone of Japan’s world-famous …
All Inclusive vs Half Board: Which Holiday Board Basis Is Right For You?
Choosing where to go on holiday is usually the exciting part. Picking the destination, scrolling through hotel photos, comparing prices for cheap holidays and imagining yourself sitting by the pool …