Lodge review: Epacha Game Lodge & Spa (Namibia)

Africa Hotel reviews Namibia

We rented Toyota Hilux with a rooftop tent, as our plan was to overnight in camps most of the time while self-driving in Namibia. But since we have already tasted the luxury of a private game reserve in South Africa, we decided to try one in Namibia as well. I wanted to stay as close to Etosha National Park as possible because my goal was seeing the lions. I had reserved 3 days for that, just in case. We ended up seeing the lions on the first day, so we had plenty of time to enjoy the comfort of the lodge we had selected. Following is my detailed review of the Epacha Game Lodge & Spa which classifies as a 5-star accommodation.

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5 reasons to move abroad for work

Trips & Tricks

Almost every time I travel abroad, I ask myself how it would be if I moved there. In the past, my idea was moving abroad for work, at least for a year or two. I even got a few interesting job offers, but I decided to stay in Slovenia for various reasons. Lately, I’ve been thinking about moving abroad just for a couple of months per year to work remotely. If I was a bit younger, this would have happened sooner or later. Let’s look at some benefits of moving abroad for work.

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Svilena posteljnina na testu: je vredna nakupa?

Slovenski kotiček

V zadnjih letih se precej govori o svili. In to ne kar eni svili, ampak o 100% svili iz murve, ki krasi spalnice tistih, ki si jo lahko privoščijo. Svilene prevleke za vzglavnik, svilena posteljnina, svilena pregrinjala in celo svilene spalne srajce. Svila je trenutno »in«, o njej se veliko govori in menda dela čudeže. Pa je res tako? Ali svila res zgladi gubice? Je res tako dobra za lase? Ali je svila vredna svoje cene?

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10 things to do in Bali – with bonus saving tips

Indonesia Trips & Tricks

I was avoiding visiting Bali for decades, because chasing the crowds is just not my cup of tea. However, the island is known for its beautiful nature and is conveniently located near Java, which had been on my bucket list for a while. So, in September 2022 we combined a trip to Bali with the highlights of Java and thanks to the post-pandemic period we got quite lucky. In this post I will share top 10 things to do in Bali with tips and alternatives that will help you save money*. I’ll also write a few travel hacks to help you avoid crowds in popular places.

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Snorkljanje na Maldivih in minuta za samorefleksijo

Kolumne Slovenski kotiček

Ta fotografija je daleč od mojih “Instagram standardov”, a v spominu mi bo ostala mnogo dlje, kot marsikatera “zrežirana” z več tisoč všečki. Nastala je spontano, s telefonom, tik preden sem šla na svoje zadnje snorkljanje na Maldivih. In kot da bi vedela, kaj bo sledilo, fotografija odraža točno to, kar vam želim povedati v tem kratkem zapisu.

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Resort Review: Cinnamon Velifushi (Vaavu Atoll, Maldives)

Hotel reviews Maldives

cinnamon velifushi maldives review

For my 6th visit to Maldives I chose Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa resort due to very good reviews and fantastic photos. However, I wasn’t aware that “one of the largest shallow lagoons in the Maldives” means no swimming during winter. Although the resort facilities, as well as its staff are wonderful, I did come to Maldives to swim. The management of Hakuraa was very helpful with relocating us to their sister island Cinnamon Velifushi. To cut things short, this resort has it all and here is my Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives honest review.

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