I had always wanted to visit Chiang Mai to get a flavour of Northern Thailand. It is known for its breathtaking landscapes, hundred of temples and cafe culture. With our short two week Thailand itinerary, we really only had
About Mykonos Mykonos is a glamorous party island and Greece's answer to Ibiza. There are beach clubs playing music all day and nightclubs hopping until dawn. But there is more to Mykonos than parties. Mykonos town brings a charming Cycladic
Kalymnos is a gorgeous Greek Island close to Turkey. The island has a rocky, rugged landscape making it attractive for climbers from all over the world. Climbers started bolting the limestone back in 1996 and today it has
The Galapagos The Galapagos Islands are a renowned national park and UNESCO World Heritage site. They are 600 miles west of the Ecuadorian coast in the Pacific Ocean. The archipelago consists of 19 islands and dozens of islets over 17,000 square miles,
If you visit Ecuador, you will likely pass through Guayaquil. There are a number of direct flights from the US to Guayaquil and its location makes it an ideal departure or return for a trip to the Galapagos. Most
New Orleans is special. No city in the USA embodies the vibrancy of New Orleans. This is a city that feels like a year-round block party, full of jazz, colorful buildings with balconies and wonderful creole food. If
The Cayman Islands The Cayman Islands is full of big encounters and little escapes, both below the surface and beyond the waves. Beneath the waves lie underwater walls and accessible shipwrecks. Most of the 2.5M visitors are cruise ship passengers so to
About Mumbai Mumbai is a big, bustling city. It is full of people, stray dogs, cows roaming, millionaires, servants, tourists and everything in between. It is home to Bollywood, some of Asia's biggest slums, loads of shopping and an eclectic culinary
In March 2020, I planned to spend the weekend in Barcelona but the world went on lockdown. Two years later, I was able to make that same weekend trip. I needed to be in London to lecture at London Business School and
Last time I visited La Fortuna, it was to admire the volcano nearby. Arenal was known to spew out lava and produce beautiful fiery night skies. Each night, we would hope the volcano was not covered in clouds so we