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Athena under water at JW Marriott Phuket

5 Best Family Activities at JW Marriott Phuket Resort

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Lesley | 4 Comments

JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa is set in a tropical paradise with indescribable beauty and impeccable service. When you research review sites for the best place to stay in Phuket, JW Marriott Phuket is always at the top of the list. It isn’t just the beauty that makes the property special; the amenities and services are above and beyond…

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Renaissance Phuket Resort Review

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Lesley | 9 Comments

Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa is the ultimate, luxury retreat in Phuket. I spent five days in one of their pool villas and explored every inch of the property with Athena. Whether you want to visit for a family vacation or a couples getaway, we have some tips and advise for your stay. There are several room choices at Renaissance Phuket. The…

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Sandy Feet and Messy Hair at Renaissance Phuket

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Lesley | 18 Comments

We arrived at Renaissance Phuket in Thailand is it’s the kind of property where I’m proud to visit with Athena. She’s only three years old but we try to instill in her an appreciation for the beach and our relaxed way of life. I’m comfortable in flip flops, a casual beach dress or shorts and a ponytail in my hair….

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5 Bucket List Regions to Visit in Israel

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Lesley | 11 Comments

Israel is an ancient and modern treasure waiting for you to discover its history and beauty. While Jerusalem has a spot on most bucket lists, the other regions are equally fantastic to explore and learn. During my recent trip to the Land of Creation, I experienced great beauty from the lowest spot on earth to the wide-open spaces of the Coastal…

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Living in Istanbul

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Carlota Martins | 1 Comments

Living in Istanbul has proven to be a big change in my life. Not only am I now living between two continents – enjoying the perks of Asia while retaining the commodities of Europe, – but especially I am now adjusting to a city of millions of people. An overcrowded, huge exciting city instead of the peaceful calm town where…

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Laos + Elephant + Jungle = Fun

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Steven Moore | 4 Comments

When I left Korea after my first teaching contract, I went on a quick fire tour of South East Asia…well, why not? As well as Singapore, Indonesia and a sneaky month in Australia to spend Xmas with my brother, I also wanted to visit 3 countries that had thus far eluded me; Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos. If you’ve ever been…

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In Search of the Wild Men, Sumatra, Indonesia

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Steven Moore | 4 Comments

SUMATRA! The name itself oozes exoticism, yet I knew nothing of the place itself when I arrived on a whim from Malaysia. And I wasn’t disappointed by the rainforest clad island with misty mountain peaks. But the spectacular scenery was just a bonus. What I wanted was a rare, face-to-face bucket list encounter with a wild orangutan. In late 2002, I…

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Had Yao Beach: remote beauty at its finest.

Live The Bucket; Life On A Thai Island

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Steven Moore | 2 Comments

Is living on a Thai island on your bucket list? It was definitely on mine, and I say was, because I’m doing it right now. For the last three and a half months I’ve been so excited to call Koh Yao Noi my home. Rising majestically from the placid waters of Phang Nga Bay, Koh Yao Noi, or small, long island,…

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Why You Should Visit Malaysia’s Juara Beach Now

Posted on July 11, 2013 by elencox | 0 Comments

In the 1970s, Malaysia’s Tioman Island was named one of the ten most beautiful islands in the world by Time Magazine. What this meant then was that the island lived up to a flurry of travel brochure clichés: pristine beaches, colourful reefs, lush jungles and so forth. What I assume it means today is that tourists and developers have had…

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A Desert Camel Safari in Jaisalmer, India

Posted on May 10, 2013 by jessicajhill | 3 Comments

I mount my sitting camel like a horse, unsure of what to expect from the two-day ride through India’s largest desert, Jaisalmer. Once on, our guide pulls my camel’s rope – which is connected to his nose ring through both nostrils – and he stands, back feet first, causing my back to arch in a provocative way much like when…

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