Nothing could have prepared me for Rebali Riads. The car crept along the road and the tiny village of Sidi Kaouki came into view. A string of small guest houses, three restaurants, and a standalone cement room spray painted with “les legumes <——“ (the vegetables) comprised the town center. We’ll visit that treasure trove later….
We’ve got an appointment at 3pm at Azur Art and Spa, it will be Maddy’s first hammam and non-sports massage so I try to prep him for what the experience will be like. Deep down I know it’s going to be lightweight torture for him, but I know he’s going to like it at the…
Entering the intricate golden doors of La Sultana the staff behind the counter greets me with a warm welcome. Before I know it I’m whisked away down the grand hall with hanging lanterns past the dining room with their magnificent statues and fresh flowers. Once in the spa the scent of fresh fragrances flirts with…
The room was dark even though it was already 9:30am. The wooden shutters of Riad Star kept out any clue of the sunlight and we had to dress and leave since we were signed up for the 10:30am cooking class at Dar Les Cigognes and I’d been looking forward to this for weeks. I found the…
Arriving at Our Jungle House (OJH) was like going back to childhood when I had a treehouse in my backyard. Oftentimes I would pretend that I was surrounded by jungle, rivers, wildlife, and curious monkeys. Today, I didn’t need to pretend – it was my reality. Getting to Our Jungle House From Surat Thani As…
As we pulled into the rocky driveway of Temple Tree Resort on Langkawi the sun was just starting to dip into the ocean, casting a beautiful orange light through the trees and onto the cobblestone path towards the reception area. We were welcomed with a delicious pineapple mint tea which was slightly effervescent and helped…
While it’s usually southern Spain that gets the glory for flamenco, Madrid has several great places to catch a live and heart-pounding performance of the dance that brings all the bravado of a bullfight with none of the gore. One of the best places to see — and really, feel — flamenco in Madrid is…
I can’t even begin to tell you how much I love the sleepy island of Langkawi. Actually, I can — brace yourselves, this is a long read which encompasses everything from scoring vegan food, transport, lodging, and the sights and sounds of Langkawi. First Things First : Slow Down, Way Down Having come from Koh…
There are places in the world where one simply can’t thrive as a vegan and it’s possible Dubrovnik might be one of these places. While many of the national foods are meat based and the pastas are laced with cheese there is one popular dish that can help you through your visit. Enter Blitva Though…
Amsterdam, the city famous for indulgences is also a great place to detox and eat clean. Whether eating vegan is a lifestyle choice or you’re repenting for too many travel treats, take a look at the healthier side of Amsterdam with these delicious vegan restaurants. Oh, and don’t worry about the protein, most vegan food…