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Set among luxuriant gardens on a sprawling property in Khon Kaen, in Thailand’s northeastern Isaan region, Lom Laeng Villa, a modern interpretation of a traditional Isaan house, was our ‘home away from home’ at boutique hotel Supanniga, a Secret Retreats member. We only stayed a night in Khon Kaen on our Isaan road trip, however, we … Read more
When it comes to wonderful beaches around the world, Diani Beach, south of Mombasa, didn’t immediately spring to mind. Yet as we quickly discovered during our two weeks in Kenya, the place is popular with travellers looking to top or tail their safari trip with some sun, sea and sand. Being Australian, I’m pretty opinionated … Read more
It was reassuring to have someone from our holiday rental in Diani Beach, Kenya, greet us at Mombasa airport after dealing with the unsympathetic staff of Kenyan Airways, which couldn’t manage to get our bags on the same flight as us on the first leg of our journey from South Africa. Less reassuring was the … Read more
A warm, welcoming and well-appointed family home in Camps Bay is our ‘home away from home’ in Cape Town, South Africa. The beautiful white-washed two-story villa has a well-equipped kitchen and a piano in the elegant yet cosy living room. Just a five-minute stroll from the gorgeous white-sand beach, with a swimming pool in the … Read more