Journaling The Journey
Eastern Calabria is very different from it’s western more populated part. Yet they both share a fascinating fusion of hundreds of miles of coastline with ancient rocky outcrops, interesting history and mountains. The drive from Matera in Basilicata to eastern Calabria was quite long, so we decided to spend a night in Le Castella – […]
Matera is located in the southern part of Italy. And although it is very Italian, it is definitely not your quintessential Italian town! It doesn’t have the typical perfect piazzas and cathedrals. Nor does it have the top designer stores. However, the second you see Sassi the ancient part of the city you will know […]
Every time I visit this magical coast I see something new, feel a new emotion or find an even more memorable spot to swoon over. We have frequented these enchanting parts numerous times. Each time I fall in love deeper and harder with the gems that we discover . At this point I think that […]
Geographically, Calabria is the most southern part of the Italian boot. This southern part of Italy is such a delight. Because it is steeped with history, ancient art, architecture, incredible vistas, sandy beaches and amazing food to dazzle all senses. Find out which areas of Calabria we enjoyed the most! Getting to Calabria Taking the […]
Sicily, Italy should be on every ones bucket list. Why? Well it is one of Italy’s biggest hidden jewels. The island has deep history, important archaeological sites, beautiful beaches, breathtaking hikes, good wines and some of the most charming coastal towns. Getting to Sicily Thankfully our almost 10 hour ferry ride from Malta to Catania […]
Malta is an archipelago comprised of 3 islands. Of course the main island is the one most people visit the most. Yet, the true crown jewels of this country are Gozo and Comino. The main island is the largest and is the one that we landed on first. We grabbed a bus (which ended up […]
Thailand has a very special place in our hearts. And Koh Tao is our favorite island there. So needless to say we love, Koh Tao. The name means “Turtle Island” and true to it’s moniker there are still some giant turtles living around the coves of the island. “Discovered” in the early 1980’s this oasis […]
Koh Samui is the island in the Gulf of Thailand that is considered to be the most beautiful and luxurious. Fair enough – most of the major hotel brands are present here and there are numerous resorts and beaches to choose from. On the island there are 3 main beach towns, each offering different experiences. […]
Georgetown, the capital of Penang is the second most populous area in Malaysia after Kuala Lumpur. It is a melting pot of eastern cultures and is a UNESCO world heritage sight. There is quite a bit to see on this colorful island. Although when we visited, the beaches were quite underwhelming and dirty. However, read […]
We flew on Cathay Pacific business from Hong Kong to Singapore (otherwise known as The Garden City). It was a really pleasant 4 hour flight. Singapore felt even muggier than Hong Kong and the air conditioning of our uber ride was very much appreciated. Our hotel was the Wanderlust design hotel which is an SPG […]