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I’m typing this from my Loft Studio at The Mercer Hotel in SoHo, where I’ve just spent six nights. With only 73 rooms and suites, The Mercer is one of New York’s most discreet boutique hotels. Its unmarked entrance, minimalist design, and Sartiano’s restaurant set the tone: understated, stylish, and more about subtle luxury than…
The tarmac unfurled beneath us, a ribbon unwinding through sun-dappled Madhya Pradesh. Suraj Rathore, my driver for the day, steered us from Gwalior’s metal-winged nest towards the emerald embrace of Kuno Forest Retreat. Three and a half hours whispered the odometer, but time, in Suraj’s company, danced to a different beat. His words, seasoned like…
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Exploring New Zealand by campervan is one of the most rewarding ways to experience the country’s diverse landscapes and relaxed pace of life. With the freedom to chart your own route, stay close to nature, and uncover hidden gems off the beaten track, a campervan opens up possibilities that traditional travel often can’t match. But…
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Picture this: you wake up in a cozy eco-lodge powered entirely by wind energy, step outside to breathe in the crisp mountain air, and know that your holiday is helping protect the very landscape you’re enjoying. This isn’t just a dream anymore – it’s the reality of sustainable travel in the UK, and 2025 is…
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Each June, Barcelona becomes one of the liveliest electronic music cities of the world as DJs, labels, and industry types from up-and-coming underground labels to headliner-heavy festivals descend upon the Catalan capital. Sónar 2025 was no different and certainly one to remember! Now in its 32nd year, Sónar has always been regarded as an…
ShopMy vs LTK: Why I Believe ShopMy Is the Future for Creators If you’re a content creator, influencer, or blogger, you’ve probably used LTK (formerly rewardStyle), and you likely shop on it too. For years, it’s been the go-to affiliate platform for linking products and earning commission from your audience. But, lately, there’s a new…
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In the middle of the 19th century, the Côte d’Azur was still a wild land covered with scrub, pine forests, and olive groves. Villa Les Cèdres was built in 1830 by the Pollonnais, a Jewish family who were carpet merchants in Nice. Then called the ‘Les Oiseaux’ villa, it was bought in 1850 by the Jewish mayor…
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Ever tasted Filipino adobo cooked by someone’s grandma in a small-town carinderia, or watched the sunset from atop a 2,000-year-old rice terrace? (Slow travel in the Philippines) If that sounds intriguing, then you’re in for a treat—that’s exactly the kind of genuine encounter the Philippines offers beyond its famous white-sand beaches. With over 7,000 islands,…
There are so many things to do in Antalya; an area so beautiful, that it’s hard to believe it’s real. When you research Turkey, you’ll no doubt see plenty of pictures of this place turn up. It’s one of the best places to visit in Turkey, year-round, and I believe that it’s one of the…
16 Oct Cloudy With A Chance Of Hurricanes in New Orleans Posted at 18:27h in North America, USA by Sabina Katrina. Irma. Sandy. Those three names only used to induce stress whenever your three crazy aunts visited for Christmas. Now they’re a reminder of nature’s capacity for devastation. This year has been a stormy one, both literally…
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