By Victoria Starr, Escape Artists Travel Designer Back in April, I traveled through India and I wanted to share a recap of the incredible hotels I stayed in and visited. Every property offered a unique perspective on India’s rich culture, design, and luxury hospitality. For those planning an Indian adventure, I hope this overview helps […]
Wiki: Mal d’Africa refers to the feeling of nostalgia of those who have visited Africa and want to go back (as saudade is the nostalgia of Brazil). So, I’m back. Well, at least physically. Emotionally a large part of me is still in Botswana, for after nine glorious days immersed in nature, off the grid […]
Luang Prabang, Laos About 35 minutes outside of Luang Prabang, down various dusty roads and nested along the shores of the Nam Kahn river, lies a very secluded, special place — Mandalao Elephant Conservatory. A sanctuary for rescued elephants, Mandaloa’s philosophy, which includes no-riding, is both innovative & impressive. It is based on the following 5 […]
Galle, Sri Lanka Amazing what one can see when we look beyond the traffic, peer through the chaos, tune out the cacophony, all while entrusting our life to a stranger driving a motorbike with a shell on it (aka tut tuk) as he darts through traffic as we make our way north from Galle to […]