Sleep somewhere amazing
Extraordinary stays for travellers who like something special and comfortable
Welcome to Sleep somewhere amazing: my collection of unforgettable places to spend the night.
If you’ve ever looked at a safari camp, a desert camp, a riad, a glamping dome, a treehouse, or even a raft drifting down a river and wondered:
“Can I still do this?” – this is the place where you’ll find the answer.
It’s yes. And the posts on this page will tell you how.
Why “Sleep somewhere amazing?”
Because if you’re anything like me, you will want different things when travelling than twenty-somethings in hostels and on night buses. Comfort matters. Access matters. A good night’s sleep matters. And yet the world is still full of extraordinary stays that offer adventure without demanding extreme fitness or fearlessness.
This series brings together the special places I’ve stayed around the world – the ones that feel magical, memorable, and a little bit different. All of them seen through the eyes of someone with a bit more mileage and a lot of overthinking. From safari tents with proper beds and private bathrooms, to riads in Morocco full of history and quiet corners – and stairs. From desert camps with comfy beds to river rafts in the jungle… these are the places that prove that adventure doesn’t end once you’ve lost the will to sleep on night buses.
What you’ll find here
Of course, I will tell you everything about our stays: how we got there, the activities we joined, how the food was, what we experienced… but I’ll also give you some practical detail to help you decide whether you can stay there.
Each feature answers questions that matter to a lot of travellers:
- How manageable is the terrain and how many steps are there?
- How comfortable is the bed?
- Are the bathrooms easy to use?
- How’s the food?
- Is it noisy at night?
- What should I know before I book?
- Would I go there again?
Lava View Lodge Bromo review: where’s the lava?
Lava View Lodge has one enormous advantage: Mount Bromo is right across the road. But what is it actually like to stay here before that infamous 3 a.m. start?
Bukit Lawang Ecolodge review: staying on the edge of the jungle
We stayed two nights at the Bukit Lawang Ecolodge on the edge of the rainforest. Here’s our honest review of the rooms, food, location, jungle access and the things you should know before booking.
Staying at Villa Dinari: a peaceful retreat just outside Marrakech
Wondering whether Villa Dinari is worth it? Here’s my honest experience staying at this peaceful boutique retreat near Marrakech, including the rooms, food, atmosphere, and who it’s best for.
Is a Sahara desert camp worth it? Our stay in Merzouga
Stars, sand and slightly too adventurous camels: a stay in a desert camp in the Moroccan Sahara, and how suitable it is for people who still enjoy adventure, but with a decent bed.
Staying in a Riad in Marrakech: what you need to know
Discover what it’s really like to stay in a riad in Marrakech as an over-55 traveler—comfort, location, food, and tips for a relaxed stay.
River Kwai Jungle Rafts: beautiful, peaceful and more adventurous than I expected
An amazing stay at River Kwai Jungle Rafts in Thailand
Umlani Bush Camp review: what it’s really like to stay there
A magical stay in Umlani Bush Camp, Timbavati Private Game Reserve, South Africa.
Umlani Bush Camp: game drives and treehouse nights: part 2 of our stay
Game drives, great food, relaxing and a magical night in a treehouse in Umlani Bush Camp, Timbavati Private Game Reserve, South Africa.
