When you’re excited about setting off on a journey, the last thing you’ll want to think about is what could go wrong, but a bit of preparation can make things much safer and easier. It’s especially important when you’re traveling alone, because if something does go wrong there will often be no-one […]
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If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you’ll know that when I get the chance to take a proper break, instead of traveling on business, I love to get out into the wilds and enjoy nature. Few places are quite as satisfying for that as Reino Fungi Lodge […]
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Sometimes people ask me how I dare to travel to some of the places that I do, on my own. I find that very sad. It’s true that women face extra risks in traveling, but it’s generally possible to stay safe by trusting your instincts and using a bit of common […]
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Most of the time I travel to see things, meet people and explore new places, but sometimes you really do just want to get away from it all. One of the places I most enjoyed “getting away from it” was the Caves Resort in Jamaica, where I spent a whole week being […]
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I’ve never been one for cruise ships – even though they move around, it feels like staying in one place for too long – but I do love the sensation of being on the water. That’s why I love floating hotels. I haven’t stayed in every floating hotel […]
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If you’ve ever been to Udaipur in India, you’ll know that it’s a fascinating city with some really interesting historic buildings. You’ll also know that it’s really, really crowded. They call it the City of the Lakes and getting away from it to the beautiful lakeside retreat of the […]
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People often tell me that they find tipping one of the most confusing aspects of travel, especially when they go abroad. Too little looks like an insult. Too much can not only mean you’re wasting your money, it can also make staff feel that you’re patronizing them. Getting it right is […]
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I always find it exciting to find out about hotels where the rich and famous stay, but some of you have written me that you want to hear about more affordable places so I hope this will help. I often travel on work expenses, but I also enjoy traveling […]
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Last summer I took a break from my usual traveling. My husband and I decided to visit Wales to get a rare break together. Wales isn’t a country with a big tourist profile, and many people don’t think of it as an option, but in summer, when the weather is […]
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I have a confession to make. At most of the really luxurious hotels I stay in, I don’t pay the bills. I’m strictly there on business, even if I do take the opportunity to indulge. I have what I suppose is an average income, and I wouldn’t […]
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