Cruising the world’s mighty rivers with Viking River Cruises
Imagine tootling along the world’s watery arteries stopping at riverside towns and villages and not having to navigate your own map! Here are some ideas of river cruising with Viking.
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Twitter saves my day: From a subpar hotel to Sentosa Resort upgrade
Oh, how we love social media! Look what a tweet did. I suddenly had a Sentosa Resort upgrade! So there I am in Singapore on my way to London, staying in a very basic hotel near pretty much not much at all. Despite this, I tried to make the most of my stay while I…
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Blogging on the tracks: Brussels and the Comic Strip Capital
12 days by train through Europe, this is Brussels
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Look what a tweet can do!
When in trouble, tweet! I was in Singapore just passing through to London to start a Rail Europe 8-day chug through Belgium, France and Switzerland. This was my room: a cheap as chips room kinda far from anywhere, and let’s be frank, kinda sad. Then I tweeted. Aagh stuck in dingy hotel in Singapore!,” I said….
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Australia | Honeymoons | Spa
My first wellness escape: Olivia Newton-John’s Gaia Retreat and Spa
Olivia Newton-John’s Gaia Retreat and Spa is a haven for those seeking to detox, relax, and rejuvenate in a serene environment. Tucked away in a tiny farmlet community near Bangalow, this wellness retreat offers a range of holistic experiences from yoga to spa treatments. I was excited to see what this place had in store…
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Australia | Honeymoons | Spa
From stress to serenity: Bliss out in Byron Bay Wellness Retreat
I had heard so much about Byron Bay, especially its famous resorts, spas, and wellness retreats. But every time I encounter people telling me about them, I usually fall into much sighing, eyes glazing over, and wistfulness. Just by imagining the place gives me a peaceful aura. I knew I had to experience it firsthand….
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Thrilling Port Stephens adventures: Parasailing, quad biking & shipwreck discovery
In case you’ve been thinking my blogs have been a bit too girly of late, this one’s for the blokes… Soaring Over Nelson Bay I got up nice and early at Peppers Anchorage in Port Stephens and went parasailing over Nelson Bay with Port Stephens Parasailing. I haven’t done this before. Such a cool experience…
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Discover the stunning wildlife wonderland at Oakvale Farm
A fair dinkum petting zoo full of Australian animals to get amongst just north of Sydney…
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Unforgettable road trip: My big drive from Sydney
This is probably my most challenging adventure on wheels if I may say. My drive from Sydney, though I expect it to be smooth, was very much full of surprises. I already learned to expect the unexpected, but this one’s on a new level. “I’ll “recalulate” you!” I wanted to shout at the posh voice…
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Dipping my toes into the ticklish fish foot massage trend
Try this freaky fish-eating foot spa – if you can handle it!
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Want an authentic traditional Tahitian tattoo?
Get an authentic tat in Tahiti by one of the only remaining traditional tattooists in the country
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My Hollywood transformation: The ultimate extreme makeover experience
I went to a celebrity stylist to the stars in WeHo and got a new do!
