Author Archives: Håkan Ekstrand

The 12 Apostles, Australia

The Twelve Apostles is a collection of limestone stacks off the shore of Port Campbell National Park, by the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Australia. Their proximity to one another has made the site a popular tourist attraction. Seven of the original eight stacks remain standing at the Twelve Apostles viewpoint, after one collapsed in July 2005.[1] Though the view from the promontory by the Twelve Apostles neverContinue reading “The 12 Apostles, Australia”

Airbus A380

The Airbus A380 is the world’s largest passenger airliner, a wide-body aircraft manufactured by Airbus. Airbus studies started in 1988 and the project was announced in 1990 to challenge the dominance of the Boeing 747 in the long haul market. The A3XX project was presented in 1994; Airbus launched the €9.5 billion ($10.7 billion) A380 programme on 19 December 2000. The first prototype wasContinue reading “Airbus A380”

Sweden is the best in the world at pretty much everything

As Sweden celebrates its national holiday today, it’s a great occasion to take a bird’s-eye view on the country. By revisiting the many global rankings out there, it becomes evident that Sweden is among the best countries in the world at just about everything of import — from gender equality and tech startups to pension systems andContinue reading “Sweden is the best in the world at pretty much everything”

Ikigai

Ikigai (生き甲斐, pronounced [ikiɡai]) is a Japanese concept that means “a reason for being.” The word “ikigai” is usually used to indicate the source of value in one’s life or the things that make one’s life worthwhile.[1] The word translated to English roughly means “thing that you live for” or “the reason for which you wake up in the morning.”[2] EachContinue reading “Ikigai”

Bonamanzi Game Reserve

Bonamanzi is a privately owned Game Reserve, 4000 hectares in size with the Hluhluwe River forming our Eastern border.​  Proclaimed a Natural Heritage Site in 1995 in recognition of the biodiversity of the Reserve we offer Sand Forests, Savanna & Wetland Areas.  This diversity is why Bonamanzi is recognised as one of the best birding destinations in Southern Africa. From the Eastern side of the Reserve we offer magnificent viewsContinue reading “Bonamanzi Game Reserve”

Tips for International Travel

Whether it’s your 1,00th time traveling out of the country or your very first time going on an international adventure, there are always opportunities to make your trip even more relaxing and comfortable. I 1. Hydrate. Hydrate. Hydrate. It is possible to become severely dehydrated on long airplane rides due to the lack of humidity inContinue reading “Tips for International Travel”

Sweden is the best in the world at pretty much everything – Business Insider Nordic

As Sweden celebrates its national holiday today, it’s a great occasion to take a bird’s-eye view on the country. By revisiting the many global rankings out there, it becomes evident that Sweden is among the best countries in the world at just about everything of import — from gender equality and tech startups to pension systemsContinue reading “Sweden is the best in the world at pretty much everything – Business Insider Nordic”

Endless Horizons Boutique Hotel

Endless Horizons Boutique Hotel is situated in the cosmopolitan suburb of Durban North, in Durban South Africa. Having just scooped the Best Luxury Boutique Hotel in the World at the World Luxury Hotel Awards, it offers matchless 180 degree views of the Indian Ocean and prides itself on delivering modest, yet first-class service to theContinue reading “Endless Horizons Boutique Hotel”

Intercontinental Business Class on Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines has developed to be on of the largest airlines covering middle and far east. Despite the oversized and noisy lounge at Ataturk Airport, Turkish Airlines hub. The travel experience has been a pleasure, travelling to Taipei in Boeing 777-300ER. Dinner was Turkish Meze, champagne and swordfish! Spacious seat with shoe compartment, foot restContinue reading “Intercontinental Business Class on Turkish Airlines”