Tips from the T-List

For walkers like us on the Tour de Mont Blanc, the routine was “early to bed and early to rise”. But as we left our bedroom in Rifugio Elena for breakfast at 7.30am, the cleaner was waiting outside our bedroom door with vacuum cleaner at the ready. We’d found the mountain refuges on... (more...)

We’re gleefully celebrating Spring’s arrival with a globe-spanning host of new hotels this month. We kicked off our world tour in the Windy City, where Ian Schrager’s sleek Public Chicago hotel has impressive Lake Michigan views, a glittering crowd invariably gathered in the bar, and... (more...)

Italy with Kids - Travel TipsReady to take your kids to Italy for a family vacation of a lifetime? Italy is a wonderful place to travel Ready to take your kids to Italy for a family vacation of a lifetime? Italy is a wonderful place to travel with children. Who doesn't like Italy, Italians and italian... (more...)

In this week’s photo Friday, we take a look at some of HouseTrip’s quaint cottages around the world. If you’re looking to enjoy some time away from ‘it all’ with the family, there isn’t a lot that can beat a rural retreat in your own home in the country. Please enjoy... (more...)

As one of the most historic and legendary cities in the world, Rome has attracted millions of visitors every year for generations. Whether you want to explore the life of a gladiator at the Colosseum, gorge on the incredible food and drink or simply bask in the glow of one of Europe’s most romantic... (more...)

This month, we escaped to some dreamy island getaways, including U Palazzu Serenu, a hillside haven in Corsica; The Bulgari Resort, an Italian-inspired designer-den in Bali; and  Soneva Kiri, a family-friendly beach resort on Koh Kood. In the Dominican Republic, a rainforest eco-retreat named Casa... (more...)

I’m writing this summary way too late because Travel Blogger Elevator (TBE) was held last October. It was such a fantastic event that I needed to write about it right away but unfortunately, I didn’t get around to it which I explained here. Now that I’ve finally surfaced for air,... (more...)

2012 was the most incredible year of my life for travel adventures! I visited 13 countries, not including Germany where I live.  This included Spain – 5 times!, Czech Republic, Finland, Austria – 3 times, Italy – twice, Luxembourg, England, Switzerland  France – twice, Canada,... (more...)