Guides Archives - Wandermelon

Exploring the Czech Republic

By Michael Webb | January 29, 2024 |

Wandermelon’s guide to the best of Prague.

Unplugged in Ubud, BALI

By Kristina Foster | January 20, 2021 |

The verdant rice fields, temples and spiritual village life of Ubud, Bali offers a back-to-nature family break away from tech driven tantrums.

The Rajasthani desert flat lands of the ancient Hindu Rajput warriors were once defended by imposing strategic forts that still loom from the surrounding plains where subsistence farming families toil in defiant bright saris and turbans. This vast region of contrasts stretches from Jaipur to Jodhpur to Udaipur (and beyond to Jaisalmer), a triangle (or…

SHANGHAI: A Far East Family Feast

By Kristina Foster | August 25, 2015 |

From the maze of lanes in the Old City market where locals haggle over live flinching bugs, to Pudong’s illuminated space-age skyline, Shanghai is a feast for the senses.

SINGAPORE: Fabulous at 50

By Kristina Foster | July 21, 2015 |

Join the jubilee and hit the ‘new kampong’ like a local as the lion city celebrates 50 years of independence. Singapore, a former fishing village, has transformed itself into a stylish powerhouse with rooftop gardens, gourmet burgers, indie flicks and nightclubs.

Golden Temples and Floating Markets in BANGKOK

By Liz Laing | April 12, 2015 |

From majestic palaces, to open-air markets and elephant rides, Bangkok offers a myriad of ways for visitors to experience Thailand’s unique culture.

Guide to LOS ANGELES

By Kristina Foster | February 16, 2015 |

From scenic mountain hiking and sunny beaches to shiny museums and multi-cultural eateries, it’s always a picture perfect day in LA.

NSW South Coast, AUSTRALIA

By Kate Ayrton | November 20, 2013 |

A leisurely road trip along the South Coast of NSW is one of Australia’s great drives with spectacular coastal scenery, wildlife and loads of adventure experiences. Check out our Guide!

Santiago, Chile

By Michael Webb | February 29, 2012 |

Michael Webb offers an insider’s guide to the vibrant Chilean metropolis of Santiago.

Paris: Last Minute Holiday Shopping Trip

By Jennifer Gardner | December 3, 2011 |

Francophile Jennifer Evans Gardner hits the City of Lights for a festive gift-buying spree.

Seoul: Spa and Shopping

By Angela Sun | July 29, 2011 |

For your next trip to Seoul, check out our insider’s guide to the city’s top spas and shopping experiences.

Cartagena, Colombia

By Terena Thyne Eisner | June 23, 2011 |

Enjoy the sultry city of Cartagena, Colombia with wandermelon’s insider guide.

Venice, Italy

By Terena Thyne Eisner | March 17, 2011 |

With our insider’s guide to Venice, enjoy the beauty of the city’s unique attractions without getting stuck in the tourist traps.

Mali, West Africa

By Michelle White | February 23, 2011 |

Mali is a land of ancient history, endless dunes, rivers and various cultures. Many restaurants and other places of interest here don’t have listed phone numbers or websites, making this Mali Guide exceptionally valuable.

Aspen, Colorado

By Terena Thyne Eisner | February 17, 2011 |

Before your next trip to Aspen, check out wandermelon’s guide to this majestic ski town in the Colorado Rockies.

Central Coast, Australia

By Kate Ayrton | December 23, 2010 |

wandermelon’s Kate Ayrton, a Sydney native, prepared our insider’s guide to the best of the Central Coast, a spectacular natural beauty just a day-trip from Australia’s bustling harbor city.

Palm Springs, CA

By Terena Thyne Eisner | May 11, 2010 |

Few desert locations possess the glamour of Palm Springs. This stylish city, which as early as 1936 boasted polo, tennis, gaming, night clubs and more swimming pools than any other city in the U.S., was thought of as the Palm Beach of the West. Many Hollywood stars considered this exclusive desert enclave their own private…

Florence, Italy

By Terena Thyne Eisner | November 12, 2009 |

Sleep Four Seasons (Borgo Pinti, 99; +39 055 26 261) It feels like you’re staying in a museum at this sprawling new resort situated just minutes from the center of the city. After an extensive renovation, the 15th century Palazzo della Gherardesca and the ‘Conventino”, a 16th century Palazzo, have been restored to their Renaissance…

Berlin, Germany

By Kate Ayrton | April 30, 2009 |

Wandermelon’s guide to the best of Berlin.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

By Terena Thyne Eisner | April 14, 2009 |

Sleep Copacabana Palace (Avenida Atlantica 1702, Rio de Janeiro; +55 21-2548-7070) This iconic whitewashed hotel is the most famous in Rio de Janeiro and has housed royals and celebs since opening in 1923. The service is impeccable and the expansive rooms offer incredible ocean views. Rates start at USD $498 for a standard room. Intercontinental…