Olegana Travel Blog
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Luxury England and Scotland travel: castles, country houses, and the UK beyond London
Floors Castle, where Queen Victoria took tea. Alnwick’s Poison Garden with 100+ narcotic plants. A private gardener talk at Hidcote. Blenheim Palace before the crowds arrive. And the Chelsea Flower Show. This is the England and Scotland trip nobody tells you about.
There’s a version of England and Scotland that most travelers never really see. Not the London-Stonehenge-Big Ben postcard. Not the rushed coach tour that checks boxes without letting you feel anything.
Hidden gems in Portugal: 5 places most visitors never reach
Lisbon and Porto are wonderful, and they are also where everyone goes. These five places sit an hour or two off the main route, from a fishing village with the biggest waves on earth to Portugal's only national park, and they are the ones my clients end up talking about a year later.
Set-Jetting: how to travel to the TV and film locations you can't stop watching
A single season of TV can make you want to pack a bag. Set-jetting, traveling to the real places behind the shows and films you love, is one of the biggest reasons people book right now. Here's how I bring you White Lotus Sicily, Emily's Paris, the Mamma Mia islands, Outlander's Highlands, and the England of Bridgerton and Downton Abbey, with the beauty turned up and the crowds turned down.
Malta: the luxury travel guide to Europe’s best-kept Mediterranean secret
Malta may be the most underrated destination in the Mediterranean. Eight thousand years of history, Michelin-starred restaurants, turquoise coastline, the original King’s Landing, and a brand-new nonstop from JFK. Here is what a luxury trip to Malta actually looks like.
Farm-to-fork travel in Europe: the luxury food experiences you can’t find on any booking site
A truffle hunter and his dog in the Piedmont woods. A Viscountess cooking in her ancestral kitchen. A chef who cooks your lunch on a cliff above the Atlantic from shellfish you just picked. These are the food experiences that make a European trip unforgettable.
The Paris address that changes everything: Grand Hôtel du Palais Royal
Where you stay in Paris matters more than almost anything else on the itinerary. Grand Hôtel du Palais Royal sits inside one of the most architecturally perfect pockets of the city, steps from the Louvre and Jardin du Palais Royal. Here's why I keep coming back.
How to look and feel confident in photos while traveling
Travel has a beautiful way of changing how we see the world and often how we see ourselves. And yet, for so many women, especially those who are thoughtful, accomplished, and usually the ones behind the scenes, being photographed while traveling can feel surprisingly uncomfortable. New surroundings, unfamiliar outfits, and the pressure to capture the moment can make confidence slip away. how to look good in travel photos, travel photography women, confident travel
The magic of Sicily, Italy & UK castles and gardens
This is all about renewal - and women-only journeys stand out for travelers who value comfort, culture, and connection. Glimpse inside a royal-like retreat that awaits you on the Castles & Gardens Tour of the United Kingdom!
Chic over 50: style + comfort
Travel isn’t just about the destinations , it’s about how you show up in the world. For women over 50, the ideal travel packing list balances timeless elegance with modern comfort. The secret?
Confidence-boosting pieces and comfortable travel outfits that work for your lifestyle, body, and the journey ahead! Your travel style should reflect you. travel style women over 50, packing tips women 50, chic travel outfits, Europe packing women