Asia

By: Chantal Blake “Nothing tastes as good as healthy feels” is my new mantra. I first read these potent words on the wall at LifeCo Antalya, one of several Turkish-owned health and well-being support centers, and have been reflecting on…
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By:  Chantal Blake They say that the most successful entrepreneurs are those who know their customer profile intimately well. So, I can’t imagine a more suitable person to open Ankara’s first meatless restaurant than Ilkay. She has lived…
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This post was originally published on Hipmunk's Tailwind Blog on 'July 19th, 2015.' When planning family trips, it’s best to keep kids busy with activities from crafting and music lessons to hiking and swimming. (No one wants to hear,…
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By: Chantal Blake It was the view that reeled me in. I knew nothing about Fethiye and even less about Yediburunlar, but I had to see the unobstructed view of mountains meeting the Mediterranean, where hues of blue blur the boundary…
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By Nicole Brewer Ramadan Kareem globetrotters! Ramadan is here and I'm happy to share with you details of an exciting Ramadan preview event I attended this past weekend at the beautiful Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa Muscat.…
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By Ann Jaimi Alexander Many people go to Turkey to visit the historic capital city of Istanbul. I was in the same boat, but luckily I had a Turkish couchsurfer invite me (when I had posted in the Turkey forum on CS announcing my visit…
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By Chantal Blake In a world of glitch fares, shameless selfies, and country-hopping, it’s easy for travel to lose its meaning.  What was once significant, unpredictable, and purposeful has been swapped for just-add-water instant…
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By Chantal Blake As the saying goes, “Singapore is a fine city.”  You are fined for littering, spitting, chewing gum, and the like.  If it were possible, you would probably be fined for thinking dirty thoughts too.  It is this ethic…
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By Nicole Brewer Last weekend I had a delightful time attending not only the Wedding Fair and Fashion Show that the impeccable Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa hosted in the Al Bandar hotel, but I also managed to dine on a…
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By Chantal Blake Via MovenPick's Facebook “Green” and “sustainable” are commonly used buzz words in the travel industry.  They tend to attract conscientious consumers who care about the environment, but have you ever wondered what…
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By Nicole Brewer Singapore is one of my favorite cities in the world. It is home to glorious architecture and scrumptious food. While many may know not to miss the Merlion or the Singapore Flyer, you may be wondering what other attractions…
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By Nicole Brewer Last weekend I had the distinct pleasure of dining at the gorgeous Hakkasan restaurant located inside Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi. Hakkasan is an award-winning Cantonese restaurant that is one of several fine-dining…
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