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Raja Ampat. Do you know where it’s at?

Pardon our poor English for the post's title: we couldn't resist. But, the question still stands: do you know? We won't be surprised if you don't. Raja Ampat doesn't get much press, really. So, let's start at the beginning. Raja Ampat is in Papua in Indonesia. The name given to these islands…

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India’s 10,000 forgotten mansions

India is a land with a rich historical and cultural heritage, and it is home to numerous magnificent mansions that hold fascinating stories from the past. These forgotten mansions, often referred to as havelis or palaces, showcase the opulence and grandeur of bygone eras. But where have they gone . . . and why?…

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Pillow fight at  30,000 feet

Now, here's something to get excited about. If you have the means ($$$) and the time, then Air New Zealand are your new best friends. They're introducing a new service where Boeing 787s are being refitted to include bunk beds. By 2024, passengers will be able to book four-hour sessions in flat sleeping…

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You don’t need a guidebook to see New Orleans…

.....just a good pair of shoes. – James Carville. And an open mind. Long considered a place of debauchery and overt sin (what with its booze, crazy street antics and reputation for "saucy" entertainment) the City of New Orleans is all of that, and so much more. New Orleans, located in the…

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