When Camden Council put their Euston Road annex up for sale in 2015, only one bid didn’t want to demolish the building. Built in 1974, this concrete building had been an unloved feature of Kings Cross for 40 years. Now, as the Standard Hotel’s first foray beyond the US it sparkles …
India has a long association with trains and even stronger bonds with luxury trains. The colourful charms of the land, fascinating culture, history and heritage are best captured when you are aboard one of the trains.Luxury train travel in India is a life changing experience.It is simply amazing! It is …
If you said the word “TikTok” perhaps 12 months ago, you may have received a bemused look from someone thinking you were insinuating for them to hurry up their pace. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, or abstained from social media completely, it’s hard to avoid people talking about …
Kirkenes is one of the most curious spots on the Norwegian tourist trail. The only reason the small Arctic town is on the radar of tourists at all is because its port is the turnaround point for the Hurtigruten coastal voyage. Cruise passengers wanting a shorter, cheaper experience than the …
A three-time champion, the ski resort Alpe d’Huez, located in Grenoble, France, has been voted European Best Ski Resort 2020 by European Best Destinations, the European Commission’s site dedicated to promote travel on the continent. The best ski resorts competition is decided by travelers and the 15 most popular will be promoted …
There have been times when people get disappointed by someplace. I think it’s not the destination in itself that causes a bad experience, it’s what you are expecting to be true and when doesn’t come forth, now that is disappointing. Unlike many places in Canada, there are some curious towns …
Identifying an exciting holiday destination where you and your loved ones can have endless fun can turn out to be a little tricky job. Considering that each member of your family has their own choices, agreeing on a destination which has the potential to keep everyone occupied is a little …
It’s that time of year again—time to make a list of New Year’s resolutions. Unfortunately, those goals tend to fall off the radar and, eventually, disappear. According to research, 80% of people fail within 30 days and only 8% actually see their New Year’s resolutions through. But here’s the good news: Travel has …
Some travelers believe that if you’ve seen one high-end beach resort, you’ve seen them all. And while it can certainly feel that way—with so many over-the-water villas and themed-spa options these days—there is another class of sun-kissed properties doing even more to elevate barefoot luxury. Chandu Travel Guide’s editors have dipped …
It’s no secret that Amsterdam is a truly enchanting city – the maze of canals, vibrant nightlife, and easy access to cannabis have driven the Dutch capital to full capacity, with some claiming that it’s begun to suffer from overtourism. While Amsterdam is an incredible place to visit, many tourists …
Almost all of us have been in a situation where we may no longer enjoy the jobs we do. Looking forward to vacation and counting down each and every day. Back in the day’s of the Golden Age of air travel, very few jobs away from the prestigious Pan Am …