When it comes to travel beauty rituals, sometimes it’s nice to just get back to basics. If you look in the right places, the beach can provide everything from DIY hair masks to natural aftersun lotions, to keep you feeling pampered and glowing. A shift towards ‘natural, clean and sustainable’ cosmetics is predicted to be… Read More ABC of Natural Beach Beauty Hacks
by Alice Mariscotti-Wayatt Berlin is a treasure trove of out of the way, odd, old, abandoned buildings. But what to do if you want to explore this edgy side of Berlin, but don’t want to spend your city break on the run from the police? Happily, several of Berlin’s long-abandoned projects spotted an opportunity and… Read More How to Safely Explore Berlin’s Abandoned Icons
by Bianca Ohannessian Bursting with natural beauty and cultural delights, the road from Hue to Hoi An will lead you on an adventure along Vietnam’s vibrant coastline and through the famous Hoi Van Pass. Although Vietnam has a variety of interesting road trip routes to choose from, all with wonderful views and points of interest… Read More Road Tripping in Vietnam: Hue to Hoi An
If you just can’t wait for sakura season to start in Japan, when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, why not go in search of the equally lovely and early-flowering plum blossom groves? Cherry blossom has become synonymous with Japan in springtime. The pretty petals sit suspended over parks and historic attractions and fall… Read More Plum Blossom, Japan’s Early Bloomer
by Bianca Ohannessian Scuba diving in the digital age certainly encompasses a lot more than just your basic dive kit and a battered-looking log book. Aside from an array of gadgets and equipment, there’s a vast sea of apps out there that will help you get the most out of your underwater experience, and help… Read More Dive into a Sea of Scuba Apps
The petite Portuguese city of Porto has a lot going for it: history, culture, cuisine, nightlife and a pretty city centre plastered with beautifully decorated tiles. You’d be forgiven for not wanting to venture any further. If you do have more than 48 hours in Porto however, then you’ll find a whole array of interesting… Read More Perfect Day Trips Outside Porto
Nowhere does beach-chic quite like Mykonos. From the style-conscious crowd that fills sand-fringed dance floors to the polished yet rustic decor of the luxury beach clubs, good looks are high on the agenda. Although there’s a lot more to the Greek party island than glamorous bars, including the beautiful natural scenery and outdoor adventures, you… Read More A Micro Guide to Mykonos Beach Clubs
by Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt The Bathing Ship, a swimming pool which floats in the Spree, has long been one of my favourite places in Berlin. But since moving here I’ve discovered this city has a whole lot more weird, wonderful and beautiful pools. Perhaps it’s because Berlin is at least 2 hours from the coast, but… Read More Swim in Berlin
by Bianca Ohannessian Urban meets aquatic along the beautiful coastal walk that winds its way around the western edge of Lebanon’s capital city, Beirut. Lined with palm trees and looking out across the glistening Mediterranean Sea, a stroll along the attractive Corniche walkway is a great way to spend an afternoon in Beirut. You’ll find… Read More The Corniche: Beirut’s Coastal Promenade
by Bianca Ohannessian Sunsets are a way of life in Bali. There’s no shortage of laid-back beach bars and stunning scenic spaces to sit back and enjoy nature’s multi-coloured light show. Here are a few favourite places to soak in the sunset skies. Uluwatu: Culture Vs cocktails There are lots of places to witness… Read More Bali’s Best Sunset Spots
