Travel inspiration for the traveler who is always looking for the hidden gems
Sharing travel inspiration and information about the most interesting destinations in the world. If you love design boutique hotels and exploring the local food culture as much as I do, then you’ve come to the right place!
Travel inspiration for the traveler who is always looking for the hidden gems
Sharing travel inspiration and information about the most interesting destinations in the world. If you love design boutique hotels and exploring the local food culture as much as I do, then you’ve come to the right place!
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Magical Alishan: a perfect day trip from Chiayi
In addition to visiting amazing cities like Taipei and Tainan, you definitely don't want to miss Taiwan's beautiful nature. Taroko Gorge is on every nature lover's list. But there's another national park in Taiwan that's absolutely worth a visit: Alishan National...
Magical Alishan: a perfect day trip from Chiayi
In addition to visiting amazing cities like Taipei and Tainan, you definitely don't want to miss Taiwan's beautiful nature. Taroko Gorge is on every nature lover's list. But there's another national park in Taiwan that's absolutely worth a visit: Alishan National Forest Recreation Area. Walking through the misty forest with its giant cypress trees is a magical experience that you'll never forget. I visited Alishan as a day trip from Chiayi. In this article, I'll show you why it's one of the...
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Mount Bromo Sunrise Tour: Climbing an Active Volcano in Indonesia
When Lonely Planet chooses a photo of one of their top sights as the cover for their Indonesia guide, you want to make sure you've seen it before leaving the country. Which is why after 4 days in Yogyakarta, I'm taking an eight hour train to Malang in East Java. With...
Klaserie Sands River Camp: Staying at a Luxury Safari Lodge in South Africa
Klaserie Sands River Camp is the perfect place to stay if you want to have the ultimate luxury safari experience in South Africa. From the moment we arrive and they ask for our car keys to put our luggage in our room, to the warm farewell by the team when we sadly...
The Most Amazing 28-hour Luxury Train Ride from Johannesburg to Cape Town
When time is not a factor, I love traveling by train. There's something about slowly seeing the world outside your window change as you're approaching your destination. Premier Classe train: the luxury budget alternative to the Blue Train My friend and I had only just...
How to Spend a Fun Weekend in Brisbane
The main reason I decide to visit Brisbane? Koalas. Yes, I've seen them relaxing in a tree on the Great Ocean Road. But... I want to hold one. Have one of those super posed and touristy photos where you get to hold one and fall in love for as long as it takes to take...
St Petersburg Guide (Part 2): Things to Do on Your First Visit (+ video)
As I decribed in my first post about St Petersburg, I'm leaving the city after six days wanting to see more of this fascinating country. I realise how little I know about Russian history except for the major events and the people who played a role in it. But visiting...
My 8 Favorite Things to Do and See in Kyoto
After the first couple of days in Tokyo, we continue our trip through Japan in Kyoto. By now the worst of that terrible jet-lag (that never seems to end) is behind us. And we're getting better at finding our way in this country that feels so structured and organised,...
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Our Cozy Cornwall Cottage at Artist Residence
I'm a big fan of Artist Residence. Their London hotel in Pimlico is one of the nicest hotels I've ever stayed in. So when Jess, Jo and I got invited to stay at their Cornwall hotel, the only question we had was: When? For those of you who don't know Cornwall. It's on...
The New York Edition
It's not every day that I sleep in a hotel where celebrities like Lenny Kravitz and famous fashion bloggers were staying that same week. And where people like Leonardo DiCaprio and Alexa Chung attended the launch party a year ago. It may sound a bit intimidating, but...
The Ludlow in NYC
Every time I visit New York I’m shocked to see how expensive hotels are. Like most people, I’d rather spend my money on something else than a bed and shower. But at the same time, I really (really) enjoy staying at modern boutique hotels. So for my last visit I...
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Are you planning your next city trip and need inspiration for what to do, where to stay and best places to eat? Or are you looking for ideas which city to explore next? These travel guides of my favorite cities can help you get the most out of your next trip.
Hi, I’m Jacintha and welcome to Urban Pixxels
Urban Pixxels is all about travel inspiration and information for the traveler who wants to explore the most interesting destinations in the world; prefers design boutique hotels over hostels; is always looking for the hidden gems; and believes that exploring the local food culture is just as important as sightseeing.
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Escape to nature
Forget the everyday craziness and travel to more remote places where you can slow down, admire beautiful nature, and have unforgettable experiences.
