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LEBANON – The most complete Lebanon itinerary: All highlights in 10 days (or 2 weeks)

September 5, 2020 Chris W. 2

Lebanon is a small hidden gem in the Middle East and a beautiful destination for a 10-day trip. It’s just a 3-4-hour flight from Europe and thus a perfect destination for the May (or October) school holidays! I visited with my family (kids 13/16 years) [read more]

LITHUANIA – 1 week itinerary: Vilnius city trip and 3 day trips from Vilnius

July 15, 2020 Chris W. 0

After a weird first half of 2020 it’s finally possible to travel again. I had several cancelled trips (to 9 new countries!) but finally it was possible to hit the road again. Vilnius, Lithuania, was my the first destination of 2020. I went there mid-June [read more]

USA – The ultimate West Coast road trip itinerary; 14 days to must see places

February 28, 2020 Chris W. 3

The United States of America are on my travel schedule once a year. As with most long-haul travel I add a week of leisure to a business trip. This “bleisure” travel is my way of life. My trip this year was not different and my [read more]

CHILE – Road trip itinerary for 10-14 days: from Santiago to the northern desert

January 26, 2020 Chris W. 2

Chile is a very long and narrow country offering a huge variety in naturel & cultural destinations. In this article I will show you a sample Chile itinerary for 10-14 days. Starting in the capital Santiago de Chile towards the northern Atacama Desert and Iquique [read more]

SOUTH KOREA – Road trip itinerary for 2 or 3 weeks: Seoul to Busan guide by car

January 25, 2020 Chris W. 0

It’s been several years since I first travelled to South Korea. It was just a few days in Seoul while on a business trip. Recently I returned with my wife and kids and we did a road trip from Seoul to Busan. They wanted a [read more]

SABA – Best accommodation: Old World style at the Hidden Garden Villa

January 12, 2020 Chris W. 0

Saba is the smallest of the Dutch Caribbean islands and called the unspoiled queen of the Caribbean. Staying in style, an old traditional cottage, is the way to enjoy the real Saba. If this cottage has a history, it’s even better and I found that [read more]

BENIN – Ultimate 2-week Benin itinerary: Culture, nature safari, voodoo & more

January 5, 2020 Chris W. 0

I do not know why but Benin has intrigued me for a long time and I finally visited with my son. Benin is the third country south of the Sahara that I travelled to. I really enjoyed the below Benin itinerary which includes all major [read more]

ST. EUSTATIUS – The Old Gin House hotel review: Stay in colonial style luxury

January 4, 2020 Chris W. 0

Each year I try to visit a few Caribbean islands and this year the focus was on the Dutch Caribbean. I visited five islands of which St. Eustatius (or Statia) was one. Read my full Dutch Caribbean island hopping guide to see what I did [read more]

ST. MAARTEN – Sonesta Ocean Point Resort review: Best all-inclusive on St. Maarten

November 7, 2019 Chris W. 0

My Caribbean trip this year was dedicatedto exploring the Dutch Caribbean. I hopped the various Dutch islands. In Sint Maarten I stayed at Sonesta Ocean Point Resort which is an adult only hotel. Their sister property Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino which is family [read more]

LEBANON – Le Gray Beirut review: A true luxury hotel in downtown Beirut

November 2, 2019 Chris W. 0

Lebanon is a small country and most places can be reached as a day trip from Beirut, also called the Paris of the East. When I plan a trip, like my Lebanon itinerary, I always check the Leading Hotels of the World website if they [read more]