Lara DunstonWe’ve already lost count of the number of luxury hotels we’ve checked into in Thailand in the last 11 days, the signature spas treatments and massages we’ve enjoyed, and the sublime sunset vistas we’ve savored from spacious suites and private villas overlooking infinity pools, palm-covered islands and the sea. More on those potentially hedonistic experiences … Read more about Thailand and good manners
So, do you want to come to Thailand? I’m travelling on Sunday for a month of work, writing hotel and restaurant reviews and a spas spread for DK, and stories for magazines. You’re welcome to join me on my journey. I’m busy planning the trip now and as tedious as elements of organizing trips can … Read more about Travelling: anticipation
So just what inspires you to travel? I must admit I was surprised by the results of my recent poll where I asked what motivated your travels. Almost half of you (46%) said ‘your own trips and travel memories’ inspired you to travel, while 23% said ‘the very idea of travel’ motivated you to move; … Read more about Travelling: inspirations #3
I seem to be more inspired to travel, and to think about travel, by the travel blogs I’m reading than by anything else these days. Anne at prêtàvoyager is a lover of maps like myself. On a recent post called You are Here she writes about a festival of mapping and a blog that collects … Read more about Maps: their inspirational power
What is it about wish lists? Don’t you love them? And no more so than when they’re travel wish lists. Inspired by Decorno’s What’s Next for Travel blog which asked “What’s on your list? Where does everyone want to go?”, Franki Durban at LifeInAVentiCup wrote on Wanderlust: “I found myself unable to complete a list. … Read more about Aspirational travel: wanderlust and wish lists