Review: Patio Dining, Vasiliki, Lefkada, Greece
Some restaurants lure you with location. Others, with spectacle. And then there are those places that don’t need to shout, like Patio Dining. It sits, quietly self-assured, just one street back from the tourist tide in Vasiliki, and yet somehow at the very heart of the village’s culinary soul. Opened in 2019 by husband-and-wife duo […]
Special occasion restaurants in Denver
When you come to a city like Denver, there are nights when a special dinner and meeting need to be a mile high. And Denver does not disappoint, whether it’s a date night, a special occasion, or a business negotiation. Denver is a spread-out place, so picking the correct meeting spot is based on taste […]
Review: Lamda Casual Dining, Vasiliki, Lefkada, Greece
Built in 1846 and re-imagined in 2024, Lamda Casual Dining occupies a lovingly restored home with a sun-faded stone façade, situated directly at the water’s edge in the heart of Vasiliki. The history of the building is there for all to see but what’s happening there now is anything but old-fashioned. Instead, it’s a culinary […]
Why Vasiliki, Lefkada is a top destination for watersports enthusiasts
After a week of sailing around the South Ionian, we found ourselves spending a few days in Vasiliki in the south of the Greek island of Lefkada. This is a place that does watersports in style – it is not loud or lavish in the way some Mediterranean hotspots can be. Instead, there’s an understated […]
Review: Elisso Hotel, Vasiliki, Lefkada, Greece
Some hotel names fade into the background, polite placeholders in a sea of beige branding. Elisso, however, lingers. The word means “whirl” in Greek — a fact that could feel contrived if it weren’t so perfectly apt. The hotel leans into the metaphor with panache: the swirling winds of Vasiliki Bay lure windsurfers from across […]
The perfect vegan vacation in Langkawi
Langkawi is the Malaysian holiday island that continues to call us back. We’ve been lucky enough to visit many times, staying in everything from luxury hotels to boutique hideaways and budget friendly guesthouses. There’s so much to love, past trips have seen us explore the island on a motorbike, chasing hidden beaches, soaking up breathtaking […]
Crystal Cruises’ Baltic: Days 1 to 4 – Stockholm to Copenhagen
As we board in Stockholm, the 740 passenger Serenity, from Crystal Cruises, undoubtedly lives up to her peaceful name. Immediately, we’re relieved of our luggage and a flute of champagne helps us to flow through brief formalities. We are about to embark on a 8 nights cruise through the Baltic that will take in Stockholm, […]
Review: Informal flotilla holiday with Sail Ionian, Lefkada, Greece
For one week this Summer, we were the captains of our own Greek adventure. With none of the usual household chores and without so much as opening my laptop, we simply enjoyed quality time together — and a generous stretch of Ionian blue. Welcome to the charming pleasures of a flotilla sailing holiday — courtesy […]
27 Best Weekend Getaways in the South
The American South is more than just a place on a map; it’s a feeling. It’s the sweet, syrupy drawl of a friendly “y’all,” the scent of magnolia blossoms on a humid evening, and the taste of sweet tea served on a wraparound porch. But beyond the stereotypes of Spanish moss and slow-moving afternoons lies […]
25 Best Weekend Getaways in the Midwest
Think the Midwest is just cornfields and quiet nights? Think again! Beyond the amber waves of grain lies a treasure trove of adventure perfect for a 48-hour escape. We’re talking sparkling Great Lakes shorelines, vibrant cities buzzing with art and breweries, and charming small towns that feel like a hug. Forget “flyover country”, this is […]