by albee | Jul 23, 2026 | Africa, Asia, Europe
WHY I’LL ALWAYS CHOOSE AN OWNER-RUN HOTEL OR SAFARI LODGE Having spent more than twenty years in luxury travel, including managing safari camps in Botswana and Zambia, I have been fortunate enough to stay in some of the world’s finest hotels and safari...
by albee | Jun 25, 2026 | Africa, Culture, Namibia, Safari
NAMIBIA: ONE OF AFRICA’S MOST REMARKABLE DESTINATIONS Having visited Namibia several times over the years, I continue to be amazed by the diversity of experiences and extraordinary landscapes this remarkable country has to offer. For many people, Namibia is not...
by albee | Apr 20, 2026 | England, Europe, Villas, Wine
A SPRING BREAK at LOUMA COUNTRY HOTEL IN DORSET, ENGLAND I’ve just returned from the most FABULOUS stay at Louma Country Hotel in Dorset. Louma isn’t just somewhere you stay, it’s somewhere you feel completely looked after from the moment you arrive. The owners are...
by albee | Mar 21, 2026 | Asia, Beach, Cuisine, Thailand
THAILAND: A DESTINATION I RETURN TO TIME & AGAIN When I was last in Thailand, it reminded me exactly why it remains one of those destinations I return to — and recommend — with complete confidence. It is undeniably beautiful, of course, but its appeal runs far...
by albee | Nov 14, 2025 | Caribbean, Travel
CARIBBEAN NOTES: BARBADOS, GRENADA & ST LUCIA Every so often, I take time to explore new destinations, revisit old favourites and reconnect with the places that continue to inspire my love of travel. This year, I decided to visit the Caribbean, first in August for...
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