Al-Babinshal: A Desert Hideaway (Part 2)
The ultimate desert hideaway for a taste of traditional Siwan slow-paced oasis life...
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Al-Babinshal: A Desert Hideaway (Part 1)
Al-Babinshal gets my vote for the most authentic hideaway in Siwa Oasis. It offers a truly one-of-a-kind experience and its location takes the cake...
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Adrère Amellal (Part 2)
This spectacular eco-lodge is a massive compound set amid awe-inspiring scenery: rolling sand dunes, the peaceful shores of lake Siwa...
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Thailand’s Last Unspoiled Paradise
After exploring beautiful Bali and the royal court city of Yogyakarta, I sailed away from Indonesia to one of Thailand’s last unspoiled paradise islands...
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Breakfast in Ubud
After my early morning ablutions in the holy springs at Tirta Empul, I returned to my Ubud eco-chic hideaway for a taste of breakfast in paradise...
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Poolside
Unbeknownst to me, the lovely staff had preceded me with armfuls of fresh tropical flowers and sprinkled colorful hibiscus...
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Tenda Penjor
My first tropical “glamping” experience was truly memorable. The glamorous safari tents I was fortunate to call home were each uniquely appointed..
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Style and Substance
There are many misconceptions about green living, particularly that it’s a rustic and “back to nature” kinda lifestyle reserved for the hippy at heart...
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