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The Perfect Greek Island-Hopping Itinerary

Updated on July 24th, 2025 Oia is a must visit in Santorini, especially for the sunsets but don’t expect to be alone. It feels like everybody in the whole of Greece are amassing for the descent of the sun. It […]

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2 Amazing Days of Yoga in Viñales

by Sue Cockell

Updated on July 24th, 2025 As an extension to an amazing week of yoga in Havana with Mhai Yoga & Retreat Insider, I headed to Viñales. In amongst horses, cigars, sunrise hikes & amazing yoga, I found myslef again. It […]

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7 Days of Self-Discovery at a Yoga Retreat in Cuba

by Sue Cockell

Updated on July 24th, 2025 In April 2018, I attended a one week yoga retreat in Cuba. Here is the story of how I spent 7 days of life changing self-discovery at Mhai Yoga Retreat in Havana. But it was […]

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7 Days of Self-Discovery at a Yoga Retreat in Cuba (Part 1)

by Sue Cockell

Updated on July 22nd, 2025 Looking for a yoga retreat? Maybe a holiday in Havana? Or a life-changing experience which includes both of these things? Then look no further than this fantastic yoga retreat in Cuba.” Where? Mhai Yoga Retreat, […]

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6 Top Tips on Visiting An Area After a Hurricane

by Sue Cockell

Updated on July 22nd, 2025 I have spent a lot of time in the Caribbean over the last few years. Unfortunately this region is particularly prone to hurricanes which can cause huge, heartbreaking devastation across the islands. Recovery is often […]

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5 Month Self Tour of The Caribbean

by Sue Cockell

Updated on February 5th, 2025 In 2018 I had the opportunity to travel solo around the Caribbean. Throughout the 5 months I spent in the region I learnt Spanish in the Dominican Republic, took a tour of Costa Rica, entered […]

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A First Timer’s guide to Cuba

by Sue Cockell

Updated on July 22nd, 2025 Are you considering travelling to Cuba? If so you need to be aware that things are not as straightforward as you may think. Having visited a number of times, here is my summary of everything […]

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6 Top Tips On Taking Part In Your First Sailing Regatta

by Sue Cockell

Updated on July 22nd, 2025 Learning to sail & taking part in a yacht race had been on my Life List for a while. I finally got my chance to take part in a sailing regatta in 2018 in the […]

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4 Very Different Ways To See The Dominican Republic

by Sue Cockell

Updated on July 21st, 2025 If you thought the Dominican Republic was just about big resort hotels & white sandy beaches, then think again. Here, I share my experiences from a month on the island. The post includes a budget […]

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Fantastic 9 Day Tour of Costa Rica

by Sue Cockell

Updated on July 21st, 2025 If you are interested to see the best that Costa Rica has to offer then look no further. Here I share my expereinces on a 9 day tour of the highlights of Costa Rica. It […]