What to Actually Pack for an African Safari (From Someone Who’s Done It)
If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve just booked a safari — or you’re seriously thinking about it — and the packing part is starting to feel overwhelming. I get it. When I booked my South Africa trip last year, I spent an embarrassing amount of time googling “what to wear on safari” and getting […]
Songkran 2026: The Only Guide You Need for Bangkok’s Wildest Water Festival
Imagine stepping onto a Bangkok street at 36 degrees, sweat already pooling at your collarbone — and then a wall of ice-cold water hits you square in the chest from a stranger grinning ear to ear. You gasp, you laugh, and within seconds you’re grabbing a water gun from a street vendor and firing back. […]
Why Kapama River Lodge Gave Me the Safari I Didn’t Know I Needed
I watched two lions tear into a giraffe at sunset, cocktail still cold in my memory from an hour before, and thought: how is this my life right now? That’s the thing about Kapama River Lodge — it doesn’t just meet your expectations, it makes you realise you weren’t dreaming big enough. I’d wanted to […]
Kapama Karula — The Definition of Luxury in the South African Bush
There are lodges that promise luxury, and then there is Kapama Karula. This is a property that doesn’t just meet the standard — it sets it entirely. Nestled within the vast Kapama Private Game Reserve, Karula is the crown jewel of the collection. And while every Kapama property delivers something special, Karula operates on a […]
Kapama Buffalo Camp — The Most Alive I’ve Ever Felt on Safari
If you’ve been dreaming of a safari experience that strips everything back to just you and the bush, let me introduce you to Kapama Buffalo Camp. I spent two nights here, and it completely changed the way I think about what a safari can feel like. The Smallest Property on Kapama — and That’s the […]
Carnival Luminosa 8 Days That Converted Me
TRAVEL · CRUISE · SOUTH PACIFIC My very first cruise, the ultimate girls’ trip, and why I’m officially a cruiser for life. Ashley Schuberg @miss_gunner I’d always been curious about cruising but never quite committed — until my girlfriend and I booked 8 days on the Carnival Luminosa through the South Pacific. Let me tell […]
Songkran Ultimate Survival Guide: How to Get Wet Without the Regret
Let me just say this loud and clear — Songkran is NOT your average festival.It’s Thailand’s epic, joyful, water-soaked New Year celebration that takes over cities like Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and beyond with buckets (literally) of fun. Think spiritual blessings in the morning, full-blown water wars by midday, and dancing in the streets by night.Whether […]
Bangkok Unfiltered: My Ultimate Songkran Experience from Sunrise to Sunset
In collaboration with @hugthailand and www.amazingthailand.com.au Songkran in Bangkok is not for the faint-hearted—it’s a wild, beautiful, chaotic, and deeply spiritual celebration that somehow turns the whole city into a giant splash zone. Think: getting blessed at a temple at 8am and dancing under a water cannon by 4pm. Welcome to Thailand’s New Year, where […]
The Art of Slow Luxury: How Four Seasons Bangkok is More Than Just a Hotel
In a city that hums with energy and never seems to pause, Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya River offers something increasingly rare: a sanctuary designed for slowing down, indulging deeply, and experiencing luxury as an art form. I had the privilege of spending two nights at this remarkable urban resort, and what struck me […]
PEARL DINING – WHERE LUXURY MEETS LOBSTER IN THE HEART OF THE ROCKS
Okay, let’s talk about one of the juiciest dining experiences I’ve had in a while—and no, I’m not just being dramatic (for once). Nestled inside the beautifully designed Quay Quarter Tower, Pearl Dining is Sydney’s newest hidden gem that’s giving luxury dining a seriously fresh spin. Think: moody interiors, stunning Harbour Bridge views, cocktails that […]