The ultimate guide for independent travellers seeking inspiration, advice and adventures beyond their wildest dreams
Waking up at Miavana is synonymous with arising in paradise. My first day on the island of Nosy Ankao had been a whirlwind and a dream, but it was just the beginning of my Malagasy adventures. Despite the extreme humidity and lack of air-conditioning, I slept like an absolute log. The ventilation system that surrounds […]
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About every once in a blue moon, a property unlike any other is born. In 2017, one such resort emerged into the world, bringing innovation, sustainability and unparallelled luxury to the shores of Nosy Ankao – a small island on the North-East coast of Madagascar. When I got the opportunity to visit this rare breed […]
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After an extremely comfortable nights sleep, we arose bright and early, excited to see what another day at Cheetah Plains would bring. As always in the African bush, the wildlife is more active during the cooler parts of the day, making getting up early totally necessary. Normally early wake-up calls are my arch nemesis, but […]
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There isn’t much that I love more than a good African safari experience. I love the mystery of the bush, the untamed nature and the powerful wildlife that call the continent of Africa home. So, when I decided to return to Africa, going on a safari was a top priority. We opted to visit Cheetah […]
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Yep, it’s that time again! Lord only knows how, but another year has disappeared before my very eyes. 2019 has been an undeniably tumultuous year for me. Life plans were made and quickly disintegrated. Relationships dissolved and others were forged. I returned to some of my favourite places and travelled to a bunch of incredible […]
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It is no secret that I love a good island escape. Over the years I have been lucky enough to stay at amazing hotels and resorts all over Asia, but this year I found a new favourite. Cempedak Private Island is an idyllic, eco-friendly and innovative adults-only retreat which exudes a laidback and effortless form […]
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There’s just something about arriving in a new place. Feelings of anticipation, curiosity and excitement all meld together to create a feeling that simply can’t be described. I’d call it the travel equivalent of getting the warm fuzzies, but that really does sound a little silly! I get these feelings any time I arrive in […]
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It kinda goes without saying, but I really do travel a lot! I recently came to the realisation that due to my frequent air travel, my carbon footprint would be nothing less than significant. As a result, I have actively been trying to minimise this footprint in other ways and reduce my overall impact on […]
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Living in Darwin has many perks. We get cheap and abundant mangoes, hilarious headlines courtesy of the NT news and the most amazing monsoons. We also enjoy being just a short drive from Litchfield – an epic national park which I have visited many times before. Litchfield (or Litchy as it is affectionately dubbed by […]
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Over the past few years, Iceland has absolutely exploded – and I’m not talking about their (many) volcanoes! In the blink of an eye, Iceland has gone from an off the beaten track travel destination to one of the most coveted tourist hotspots on the planet. For this reason, many intrepid adventurers may be discouraged […]
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