26 articles tagged with luxury accommodation
The first time I witnessed the Milky Way stretching across Wadi Rum's vast desert sky, I understood why this otherworldly landscape is often compared to Mars. As someone who's spent decades ensuring digital security in various environments, I've developed a...
When you've spent years designing dream weddings in spectacular locations, you develop a sixth sense for spaces that transform an ordinary stay into something magical. Living in Auckland these past three years has given me the perfect base to explore...
The sonic landscape of St. John's, Antigua has captivated me in ways few Caribbean destinations have managed. As someone who's spent decades fine-tuning my ears to detect the subtlest variations in sound, I find the harmonic convergence of gentle waves,...
The first time my boots crunched on Iceland's snow-covered ground, I knew this wasn't going to be like any other trip. After years of juggling shift work at the correctional facility with family life back home, this two-week winter escape...
The Bay of Islands has long held a special place in my heart, not merely for its stunning archipelago of 144 islands, but for how the landscape itself seems to embody the principles of healing I've spent decades studying. As...
As someone who spends his days restoring historical buildings, I've developed a keen eye for structural integrity and craftsmanship that extends to my travels. The Galápagos Islands presented a fascinating challenge: how do you build luxury accommodations on one of...
Having traversed innovation hubs from Silicon Valley to Shenzhen, one might wonder what drew me to the wild expanses of Uganda's largest national park with my sister's family in tow. The answer lies in what I've come to recognize as...
There's something profoundly magical about standing on the edge of Tiger's Nest Monastery, watching prayer flags dance against Bhutan's emerald valleys below. My recent two-week immersion into the Kingdom of Bhutan wasn't just travel—it was transformation. As someone who seeks...
The first time I laid eyes on Lake Nakuru's shoreline painted pink with thousands of flamingos, I knew this wasn't just another stop on Kenya's safari circuit. Twenty years and countless visits later, this gem in the Great Rift Valley...
Last month, what started as a standard business trip to São Paulo transformed into one of the most extraordinary adventures of my life. With meetings wrapping up earlier than expected, I seized the opportunity to extend my stay and venture...
The first rays of dawn filter through the acacia trees as I sip my morning coffee on the terrace of Giraffe Manor. A gentle rustle draws my attention to the window where a Rothschild giraffe extends its elegant neck, curious...
