Nicola's Stories

Biometric technology is revolutionising travel, replacing passports and boarding passes with facial recognition, fingerprints, and iris scans. This shift promises faster, more secure, and personalised journeys across borders and airports. ✈️ Welcome to the Biometric Era of Travel The way we move through airports and across borders is undergoing a dramatic transformation. In 2025, biometrics are becoming the new passport , ushering in a future where your face, fingerprint, or

Europe is experiencing a renaissance in train travel, driven by environmental awareness, economic practicality, and a renewed appetite for slow, scenic journeys. High-speed routes, sleeper trains, and luxury rail experiences are redefining how travellers explore the continent. 🚆 The Comeback of the Rails After decades of dominance by budget airlines and highways, train travel in Europe is roaring back to life . This revival isn’t just nostalgic—it’s powered by a potent mix o

A rainy drive, mountain goats and a spa like no other — Nicola’s five-day Euphoria Retreat experience redefines what “living well” really means.

A 5 star train trip isn’t something most New Zealand travellers think about. The Northerner hasn’t really set us up for thinking about trains, let alone luxury trains. So as you walk, post the champagne welcome at The Balmoral Hotel, into the Victorian train station in Edinburgh you get a sense of excitement. And then the piper gets his arms and lungs working and we walk towards the red carpet and the Burgundy train called the Royal Scotsman. Sadly, the excitement meant that