Author Archives: Jade Love

The Ultimate Guide to Planning and Choosing a Sahara Desert Tour

Planning your trip to Morocco? If you have the time and find that your itinerary doesn’t have an overnight stop in the Sahara Desert then I suggest you rethink your plans, pronto. Missing out on an expedition into the golden dunes is like buying a lantern without purchasing the candle; you lose the light that […]

Flying with Falcons: A Serene Dawn Hot Air Balloon Experience Like No Other

Jade and Mark recently stopped over in Dubai as they flew through to New Zealand.  Top of their list?  A desert hot air balloon ride with a difference; retro Land Rovers, a luxe breakfast amongst the sand dunes, a glorious Arab sunrise and hot air balloons soaring alongside the iconic falcon – need we say […]

Alternative Athens: The Tastiest Way to Get to Know Greece’s Capital!

Jade and her husband, Mark have decided that there’s practically no better way than to get comfortable with a city than to do so on a food tour – we couldn’t agree more!  Read on for their review of Alternative Athens and to gain a little insider’s Greek foodie knowledge about this incredible city. Walking to meet our […]

Captain Morgan’s Defender Gozo Jeep Safari Tour – A Flop in Malta

Finding and booking with the right tour company for your next destination can be a hard, even for an experienced traveler. Why? Because the company you book with has absolute power to inspire or discourage your impression of a destination or activity during your time with them. I thought I had found a great tour […]

Chasing Sunshine: Malta in the Wintertime

Malta in the Wintertime - A sunny winter getaway option in Europe

Christmas holidays for a Kiwi means warm weather, beaches, BBQ’s and lots of time with family and friends outdoors in the sun. So when I experienced my first cold Christmas in London, overindulging on an array of cheeses, cold cuts and carbs with the usual bad Christmas movies on TV it brought mixed feelings…  Feelings […]