P’tite fleur aimée (“Little beloved flower”, also known as P’tite fleur fanée, “Little faded flower”), is the best known song from the island of Réunion . It is considered the unofficial local anthem. Being technically part of France its national anthem is La Marseillaise. Flying from Paris to the island of Réunion you are undertaking …
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Les Maldvies ou les Seychelles?
Swift Guad is a French Hip-Hop artist, who like many artists sings about failed relationships. In this track translated into English as “I turn around”. He asks “Question existentielle : les Maldvies ou les Seychelles?” This is a question that is asked by many travellers considering a trip to the Indian Ocean. The chorus of …
One Night in Bangkok
One Night in Bangkok is a 1984 song from musical Chess, by Tim Rice, Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus. Murray Head sings the rap verses and so he gets the credit as the singer. Within the song the chorus sings about the positives of Bangkok, whereas Head’s lyrics ridicule the city, describing those positives as …
It’s the Sunny Side of Life
It’s the Sunny Side of Life is probably not on many people’s playlists, but the Maldives continues to be one of the most popular long-haul holiday destinations for UK travellers thanks to its picturesque islands, white sand beaches and crystal-clear lagoons. The song was Official song of MATATO Maldives Travel Awards 2015. It is regularly …
Love in Hong Kong
No lyrics to this musical track by Bei Bei and Shawn Lee but the haunting sound of the beautiful 21 stringed guzheng draws you to the east. The video was filmed in London where American Guitarist Shawn Lee now lives, in Los Angeles where we can see Bei Bei playing the guzheng and finally in …
On a Little Street in Singapore
Written 100 years ago, many of us will know this song from Glenn Miller, Bob Dylan or Manhattan Transfer. Today, it’s the attraction of those “Little Streets” that draw us to this Island State. Those “Little Streets” are the result of Singapore’s multi-cultural, colonial and wartime past and make it a destination in its own …
If food be the reason to travel, book now.
It’s a bit of a twist on Shakespeare’s famous words from Twelfth Night, but as we start to put Christmas well behind us, it’s time to start looking forward to making plans to travel in the future. Looking back to our first post, one of the reasons we like to travel is to experience the …
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Christmas, Chill, Relax
Now that Christmas is almost sorted. Presents bought and wrapped, cards signed and sent, food ordered but yet to be cooked. Isn’t it time to think about unwinding and spending some time relaxing and being pampered, after all you don’t want to start the New Year stressed. Spending time relaxing is good for both your …
103 days to before the red lights go out.
The 2020 Formula One season promises to be one of the most hotly contested in recent years. Will Lewis Hamilton be able to retain his title for a record equalling 7th time? Will 2020 be the year that Max Verstappen or Charles LeClerc seriously challenge Lewis for the title? All the race venues make great …
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Are these the quirkiest hotel rooms?
My favourite is the Keemala Bird’s Nest Villas on the beautiful island of Phuket, Thailand. You have to visit just for design of the villas, never mind the views, expansive bathroom with monsoon shower and a stand-alone bathtub with a view. “Uninterrupted ocean views create a unique castaway experience. The beautifully designed villas offer the …