Just the right amount of exploring/planned activities and time for relaxation. Remarkably, each day, each hotel, each location was just a bit better than the one before, making it feel like we were in a symphony that swelled to an amazing crescendo once we reached the Maldives. — Steve R.

While I have a deep deep hatred for those who deface priceless antiquities (I’m looking at you, Laszlo Toth), the inner archaeologist in me also has a fascination with the results, especially when they manage to stick around for a long time. On a recent visit to Angkor Wat, I strayed from the usual temple shots […]

As with most of my trips, food always seems to be a focus. In fact, it is one of the main reasons why I love returning to Indochina over and over. Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia are renowned for their food, and as always, partaking in the various delicious options is a definite highlight.  Here are […]

At Trufflepig, we like to partake in all things fine and swine. When we come by fine swine, it’s sublime. Or perhaps a lovely wine, how divine. Okay, I’m done, I promise. On a recent trip to Vietnam, I was introduced to a program that is doing some great work west of Hanoi. Bloom Microventures has […]

On a recent trip to Chicago, I stumbled across something that would make even Charlie Scott swoon with envy. A place so crammed with old treasures both fascinating and bizarre that one can’t help but get lost for hours. Architectural Artifacts was just supposed to be a quick stop on a busy day of touring. I dragged […]

Vietnam has a new kid in town, and his name is Amanoi. We’re delighted to see this property open near Nha Trang, and will be making a pilgrimage there to check it out ourselves this October. Our expectations are high—every other Aman hotel we’ve had the pleasure to visit has thoroughly impressed, and then some. Open […]

This was our first time to Europe. Jack made sure our trip was just perfect. From the cities, the food, the private tours, the tour guides, hotels, Jack did not miss anything! — Jackie K.

Just finished a wonderful day with Jabu. The day was everything we hoped it would be and more.  We ate lunch in a four room with three interesting Soweto women. Came back and finished the day at 6:00 having a drink and more interesting conversation with Jabu. These experiences are why Trufflepig is three steps […]

Years ago, my wife and I were coaxed into trying our first supper club. We were told it was well worth the money, and to show up at an old loft building at a certain time to get in. Bring wine. Italian wine. If you bring anything other, you will be ridiculed. Well then. We […]

There was not one single time that a hotel or restaurant reservation wasn’t at the top of the establishment’s list…and the rooms or tables we were given were fantastic. We truly felt we were royalty and it’s very clear that Trufflepig has a great reputation. — Doug G.

There’s probably something you look for immediately on your first day exploring a new destination. Maybe it’s the most interesting museums, delicious street food, local markets; everyone has their go-to travel highlights. As for me, after a long journey to a new city, I often steer myself toward the places where people rest—eternally, that is. […]

Bottom line is that your advice was excellent and you really made our trip a lot more enjoyable. We’re now sold on Trufflepig. — Allan S.

One of the best benefits of a trip to Iceland is the plentiful and seemingly endless source of geothermal energy. My favourite implementation of this energy is in the hot pots, both natural and man made. To be clear, I’m not talking about an Asian stew here; hot pots are part hot tub, part mineral […]

…We are having a really good time. Organisation is excellent, we do not have to worry about anything, this is what we call holiday! And the landscapes are beautiful, the animal sightings are fantastic… We could not have asked for more! We are two very happy campers.  — Marloes P.

Fun fact of the day: did you know that if it weren’t for Iceland’s strict importation law on horses, The Lord of the Rings would have been filmed there instead of in New Zealand? In fact, Iceland and its many varied landscapes were actually the inspiration for many of J.R.R. Tolkien’s locations of Middle Earth. […]

I have had some growing pains over the years, as I learned to use my new digital camera. It was a world of difference over film, and I humbly admit that I did, on occasion, get caught up in the allure of certain “features” the camera offered. Remember that colour bleed, where you pull just […]