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Argentina - Mendoza - Casa de Uco Vineyards & Resort Hotel Review
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ARGENTINA – A night at Casa de Uco Vineyards & Resort overlooking the Andes

October 10, 2015 Chris W. Comments Off on ARGENTINA – A night at Casa de Uco Vineyards & Resort overlooking the Andes

My yearly trip to Argentina brought me this year to the wine region of Mendoza. The Uco Valley is one of the better regions and I decided that after a wine tour (read here) I should spend the night there. Casa de Uco just offers [read more]

Argentina - Mendoza - Huentala Hotel Review
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ARGENTINA – Huentala Hotel; the finest boutique hotel in Mendoza

October 8, 2015 Chris W. Comments Off on ARGENTINA – Huentala Hotel; the finest boutique hotel in Mendoza

The Huentala boutique hotel is centrally located in Mendoza and was my home for a night during my Argentina trip in 2015. It is of the same group of owners as the Sheraton Mendoza so I decided to try out the Huentala hotel during my [read more]

Argentina - Mendoza - Sheraton Hotel Review
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ARGENTINA – Sheraton Mendoza is central located and has a view

October 8, 2015 Chris W. Comments Off on ARGENTINA – Sheraton Mendoza is central located and has a view

My Argentina trip brought me this year for a few nights to Mendoza. TheEnjoy Casino & Sheraton Mendoza Hotel caught my eye as they advertised with the best view of Mendoza from their top floor restaurant. Further it is the most important chain of hotels [read more]

Argentina - Buenos Aires - Intercontinental Hotel Review
Hotel reviews

ARGENTINA – Intercontinental Buenos Aires, a luxury hotel downtown

October 6, 2015 Chris W. Comments Off on ARGENTINA – Intercontinental Buenos Aires, a luxury hotel downtown

I have been to Buenos Aires (read about my city walk) a few times and the Intercontinental Buenos Aires has always been of great service to me. Now it’s time to share my experiences and tell you why this is my preferred hotel in Buenos [read more]

France - Hotel - Holiday Inn CDG Airport Review
Hotel reviews

FRANCE – Holiday Inn CDG Paris, a perfect place for night at the airport

October 4, 2015 Chris W. Comments Off on FRANCE – Holiday Inn CDG Paris, a perfect place for night at the airport

Sometimes it is needed to stay a night at the airport and a good hotel makes this much more comfortable. This happens for example if you route to your destination in a non-efficient but cheaper way like I explained in my tips to fly business [read more]

Netherlands - Amsterdam - Private Mansions Majer Manor
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NETHERLANDS – Mayer Manor in Amsterdam is a private mansion with a touch of time

October 1, 2015 Chris W. Comments Off on NETHERLANDS – Mayer Manor in Amsterdam is a private mansion with a touch of time

Want something special? Then read on! The Mayer Manor apartment is located at an ideal location within walking distance of the central train station and just steps away from Dam Square. The house is built on top of an old monastery of which you can [read more]

Netherlands - Hotel Mozaic The Hague Review
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NETHERLANDS – Hotel Mozaic, a small luxury boutique hotel in the Hague

September 27, 2015 Chris W. Comments Off on NETHERLANDS – Hotel Mozaic, a small luxury boutique hotel in the Hague

A recent trip to the Swedish embassy in my home country brought me to The Hague. Train transportation in the Netherlands late evening back to the east is not the best so I decided to stay overnight. The boutique Hotel Mozaic had a central location [read more]

Hotel - Bad Ragaz Grand Resort Review
Hotel reviews

SWITZERLAND – Grand Resort Bad Ragaz; luxury wellness at 36.5 °C

September 23, 2015 Chris W. Comments Off on SWITZERLAND – Grand Resort Bad Ragaz; luxury wellness at 36.5 °C

Need time for yourself? The luxury wellness & medical health resort Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, member of the Leading Hotels of the World, exactly offers you this. They take care of you and take away all your daily stress and worries. The hotel is located [read more]

Cheap Business Class Flights - Example Itinerary
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BUDGET TIP – Tips & tricks on how to fly cheap business class (KLM/SkyTeam)

September 8, 2015 Chris W. Comments Off on BUDGET TIP – Tips & tricks on how to fly cheap business class (KLM/SkyTeam)

Do you like to fly cheap business class? I guess so. There are many tricks out there of which some need a great understanding of how fares are calculated. In this article I show you a few basic principles which will safe you already hundreds [read more]

Canada

CANADA – Tasting the best ice wine around Niagara on the Lake

August 24, 2015 Chris W. Comments Off on CANADA – Tasting the best ice wine around Niagara on the Lake

In Toronto I did some reading on what to do during my drive back to Buffalo (NY, US) and found that around the Niagara on the Lake there is a complete wine culture specialized in ice wines (icewine in Canada). After some research I came [read more]

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Three elephants - THAILAND – Chiang Rai Elephant Valley camp; a TRUE animal friendly sanctuary
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THAILAND – Chiang Rai Elephant Valley camp; a TRUE animal friendly sanctuary

October 16, 2024 Comments Off on THAILAND – Chiang Rai Elephant Valley camp; a TRUE animal friendly sanctuary

The elephant is an iconic animal in Thai culture but often misused as a tourist attraction. When I planned my 3-week Thailand itinerary I of course had to visit an elephant sanctuary. My kids wanted that too. So, I had to find a Chiang Rai [read more]

Aizanoi Zeus Temple TURKEY - The best 2 week west Turkiye itinerary: An ultimate road trip
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TURKEY – The best 2 week west Turkiye itinerary: An ultimate road trip

September 30, 2024 Comments Off on TURKEY – The best 2 week west Turkiye itinerary: An ultimate road trip

Turkey, also known as Turkiye, is a country rich in history and an ideal destination for a road trip. Given its vast size, it’s best to focus on a specific region. This two-week Turkey itinerary highlights the western part of the country, particularly the Marmara [read more]

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MONGOLIA – Itinerary for a thrilling winter expedition through snow and time visiting UNESCO sites

June 3, 2024 Comments Off on MONGOLIA – Itinerary for a thrilling winter expedition through snow and time visiting UNESCO sites

Mongolia is one of those countries that has been on my bucket list for a long, very long time—probably since childhood. I made the below Mongolia itinerary a couple of years ago. Recently, I finally had the opportunity to visit. Originally I planned for early [read more]

  • Ureka Beach - EQUATORIAL GUINEA - Best 10 day itinerary with island marvels and mainland hidden gems
    EQUATORIAL GUINEA – Best 10 day itinerary with island marvels and mainland hidden gems
    January 14, 2024 Comments Off on EQUATORIAL GUINEA – Best 10 day itinerary with island marvels and mainland hidden gems
  • Koutammakou Tata Houses - TOGO - Best 10-day itinerary for a road trip from south to north
    TOGO – Best 10-day itinerary for a road trip from south to north
    May 10, 2023 Comments Off on TOGO – Best 10-day itinerary for a road trip from south to north
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    DJIBOUTI – The best 1-week Djibouti roadtrip itinerary with a 4×4 landcruiser
    November 20, 2022 Comments Off on DJIBOUTI – The best 1-week Djibouti roadtrip itinerary with a 4×4 landcruiser
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    YEMEN – Mainland Yemen itinerary with all the best places to visit in Hadramout
    November 18, 2022 Comments Off on YEMEN – Mainland Yemen itinerary with all the best places to visit in Hadramout
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    TRINIDAD – Port of Spain city walk: Top 12 things to see and do
    January 21, 2022 Comments Off on TRINIDAD – Port of Spain city walk: Top 12 things to see and do
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    ISRAEL – Caesarea day trip from Tel Aviv: Must see Roman ruins
    January 11, 2022 Comments Off on ISRAEL – Caesarea day trip from Tel Aviv: Must see Roman ruins
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    GREECE – Top things to do and see in Corfu and a Corfu itinerary
    December 16, 2021 Comments Off on GREECE – Top things to do and see in Corfu and a Corfu itinerary
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    North Macedonia – Road Trip Itinerary for 7-10 days
    September 29, 2021 Comments Off on North Macedonia – Road Trip Itinerary for 7-10 days
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    June 18, 2021 Comments Off on EGYPT- Top 7 day trips in and from Cairo; a 9 day Egypt itinerary
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    June 18, 2021 Comments Off on RUSSIA – The Moscow Metro; the perfect tour during a rainy day
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    OMAN – A 10 day road trip Oman itinerary from Salalah to Muscat in a 4×4
    June 16, 2021 Comments Off on OMAN – A 10 day road trip Oman itinerary from Salalah to Muscat in a 4×4
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    ARGENTINA – Sailing Patagonian glacier lakes while enjoying a luxury five-star lunch
    June 16, 2021 Comments Off on ARGENTINA – Sailing Patagonian glacier lakes while enjoying a luxury five-star lunch
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    CAMBODIA – The Preah Vihear Temple is a must do day trip from Siem Reap
    June 14, 2021 Comments Off on CAMBODIA – The Preah Vihear Temple is a must do day trip from Siem Reap
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    USA – 1-week in South Florida road trip itinerary
    June 14, 2021 Comments Off on USA – 1-week in South Florida road trip itinerary
  • TIBET – 7 days in Lhasa: a Tibet itinerary & practical travel tips
    June 10, 2021 Comments Off on TIBET – 7 days in Lhasa: a Tibet itinerary & practical travel tips
  • VIETNAM – My Son Sanctuary day trip from Hoi An; exploring the Champa Kingdom
    June 10, 2021 Comments Off on VIETNAM – My Son Sanctuary day trip from Hoi An; exploring the Champa Kingdom
  • JORDAN – A Jordan itinerary for a two week road trip; covering the whole country
    June 8, 2021 Comments Off on JORDAN – A Jordan itinerary for a two week road trip; covering the whole country
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