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(Waypoints Global, November 2017) – Until recently, the most popular exports from Cuba have been rum, cigars and berets. I was on board a Celestyal Cruise circumnavigating Cuba with lots of opportunity to explore. After spending a day Are you …
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(Waypoints Global, October 16, 2017) – I had kayaked many times but actually taking the time to learn to do it properly helped the overall outcome immensely. Similar to sitting on my dad’s knee thinking I was making the car drive, as …
(Waypoints Global, September 13, 2017) – Overlooking the “Wild Atlantic Way” on the southwest coast of Ireland, the Inchydoney Lodge and Spa is an on-trend hotel, as alluring as the beaches in full view of the room balconies, dining room and patio. Go for the highly photo-worthy setting – think slubby linen and a quaint beach vibe – and stay for the enticing menu. The elegant lobby, decorated in soft cream, grey and blue linens with wood accents, reflects the surrounding seascape.
Step into medieval and Victorian York by plunging into the maze of “snickelways.” … The what?
Situated at 2,200 metres, thirty kilometres from Nairobi, Kiambethu has been the family home of one of the earliest tea growers in Kenya.
(Waypoints Global, September 2017) – With so many water bottles to choose from, what do you look for? I have had so many different designs of water bottles fall by the wayside for various reasons: leaking, losing the lid, not fitting in my knapsack pocket and for obvious reasons, I will not use the plastic disposable, filling up the landfill site bottles. The Grayl water bottle was funded by a kickstarter campaign and designed by two Seattle-area entrepreneurs who believe they’ve created the world’s best portable water filter. I think they might be right.
I grew up hearing stories about my grandmother and about my great grandparents from Northern Ireland and for years I have wanted to investigate further. Suddenly it felt urgent.
I didn’t realize how many preconceived notions I had about the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador. When I booked my trip, I was looking forward to seeing animals, sea life and a few birds in their natural habitat but I wasn’t prepared for the vast numbers of sea lions, marine iguanas as well as the great variety of spectacular birds.
From the warm hospitality to the bright colours and brighter smiles, there are so many reasons to fall in love with this beautiful country.