25 degrees the sun is shining. Wow. This lovely hideaway is perfectly situated on Southwest Peloponnese. Costa Navarino-Peleponnes is framed by spectacular scenery. The resorts founder Mr.Constantakopoulos was a shipping tycoon who wished to give back to the region where he was born sustainable tourism. After his death his sons took over the Costa Navarino project – truly a extraordinary development in one of the most attractive parts of Greece. Its offering magnificen…

I am in love with the rhythm and music of this city. Nearly two decades after Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans remains smaller in population, but richer than ever in cultural treasures. Forced to justify its very existence, the city doubled down on venerating its charming customs and neighborhood gems. Today, there are new ways to engage with the city’s history, arts scene and natural beauty, including the Lafitte Greenway, a biking and pedestrian path linking the French Quar…

A foodtrip brought us to Bangkok. We checked in at the Mandarin Oriental. BKK is like a puzzle and the Mandarin is a destination in itself. It host royal guests and international visitors – their favourite spot to see and be seen. Somerset Maugham used his hotel room as a hospital when he came down with malaria. John Le Carré wrote much of “The Honourable Schoolboy” in one of the suites. And Noël Coward would spend hours gazing down at the Chao Phraya, delighting in th…