Wonder Golander

30/08/2024

Can't believe it's been a month since the 2024 edition of the extraordinary Tomorrowland. This year is worth mentioning as we celebrate 10 years of hosting guests and trying to outdo the preceding year – from the size of the 'contingent', to the quality and fun factor of the mansions, to the scale of the Asian 'minimart', to the epic moments of edm goodness. Hands-down, it's our most successful one to date… with nearly 100 folks over two weekends, four staff present, a hot Asian supper awaiting guests at 1am, and record evictions of non-authorised party-goers at our exclusive VIP box

16/08/2024

08/03/2024

A cool experience for the family – stepping back in time to the Viking Age at a sailing workshop run by the Viking Ship Museum near Copenhagen! Travellers aged 12+ will learn all about square sails, tack, bowlines and Viking seafaring on board a reconstruction of a vessel from the 11th century. What's more, you'll spend the day out on the Roskilde Fjord, noted for its beauty and traces of activities dating back to the Stone Age.

📷: Vikingeskibsmuseet i Roskilde

09/02/2024

We've come a full cycle of unconventional Chinese zodiac greetings, a fun project that began with a sleek black dragon in 2012. No physical festive envelope collectible this year, but an AI-generated greeting with a fantasy series prompt to help usher in another Lunar New Year! May your travels be flamboyant and fortifying in the Year of the Dragon!

04/08/2023

Captivating country-scape, cool climate, cute canines and cosy camaraderie – what's not to like about a dog-sledding adventure on a northern lights bespoke holiday?

07/07/2023

Many of you know that we have been a part of worldwide luxury travel network, Virtuoso Travel, for a number of years now and had the privilege to be one of just five founding members of Virtuoso Asia back in 2015. To add to the prestige of being among the specialists in the art of travel, we’ve been nominated for the 2023 Sustainability Ambassador Award 🎉

We really don't believe we've done anything special other than just play our part to ensure we and future generations can keep exploring the world. And we're also consciously aware that there are many other travel companies – big and small – who passionately contribute in their own special ways. We just happen to be in the right space at the right time.

If anything, this award nomination is a much-needed morale booster to continue pursuing what we believe in – to keep going on paths that may not be convenient or rewarding or matter at all. We'll continue to be curious about how to lessen the impact on the environment and wildlife; we'll continue to get excited over new technologies to minimise the carbon footprint of holiday makers; and we'll continue to nudge bespoke travellers to choose brands that truly embrace green, one holiday at a time.

16/06/2023

Expedition cruises to exotic destinations take the spotlight in our latest newsletter! We share specially curated luxury travel experiences and under-the-radar bespoke holiday ideas to our travel community every 2 months or so. Subscribe via our website, or message us.

https://www.wondergolander.com/small-group-holidays/luxury-cruises-and-expeditions

13/03/2023

Getting up close to wildlife such as this reed cormorant, is one of the perks of exploring the river in a canoe

13/03/2023

TURN UP THE VOLUME - the distinct tune of the ring-necked dove is heard throughout our bush time in Southern Africa. Locals jest that they heed the call to either "work harder" or "drink lager".

13/03/2023

Met a dad minding his restless cubs while the girls have gone out to hunt

13/03/2023

Cute baby ele - nuff said

13/03/2023

Impalas here, there, everywhere - these flighty antelopes with a visible M arch on their bottoms, are also known as the McDonald's of the bush (aka fast food)

13/03/2023

Nothing completes the Victoria Falls experience better than a sightseeing flight. Our microlight adventure gliding over the thundering falls and riverscape (even spotted a croc or two) was a real thrill!

13/03/2023

A bloat of hippos. You're welcome....

13/03/2023

(Wait for that mega yawn.) This expressive one huffed and took a couple of menacing steps towards our vehicle, then decided we were quite harmless and went about his business.

13/03/2023

We nearly missed this one!

13/03/2023

A cat is a cat is a cat after all. This leopard put on a real show, what with stretching/rolling, paw licking, cat walking - and us fans lapped everything up

13/03/2023

Cute ballerinas in black tutus

03/02/2023

We weren't quite sure initially how it would turn out going down the rabbit hole of incorporating AI in our annual Lunar New Year red packet design, but we sure were pleased with the resulting cute Alice-in-Wonderland-like bunny! Here's to embracing fresh experiences and learning new skills, long after the festivities come to an end!

19/10/2022

On our travels, every work of architecture we admire, cobblestone town we wander, family-run restaurant we eat at or local artisan we're a student of, has a journey waiting to be discovered – stories of risk, resilience, resourcefulness, and more.

In , presented by The Great Room Singapore and TUMI, our co-founder Javiny and five fellow members of The Great Room offer a peek into their successes, failures and life lessons learnt over the years. Hop on board the journey now!

https://thegreatroom.co/built-for-the-journey/javiny-lim/

Growing up in a family of entrepreneurs, Javiny met her co-founder in the faculty of Engineering. Realising they both had a flair for 'engineering' personalised holidays, they founded WonderGolander—a bespoke travel planner for unique holidays.

12/10/2022

Hygge tip #2
Nature and gastronomy go hand in hand in southwest Denmark – delicacies in this region include oysters, prawns, prized Wadden lamb and cattle that graze on the salt marshes, honey, cheese and more. On your bespoke holiday to Denmark, forage as a family or discover delicious food on a gourmet-themed tour in the splendid outdoors. Ready to don fishing waders and harvest your own Pacific oysters on an oyster safari at the Wadden Sea Centre?

📷: Mads Tolstrup / Go VisitDenmark

31/08/2022

After three pandemic summers, a new chapter is dawning for travel in the Land of the Rising Sun! 🇯🇵 There's a slew of changes from 7th Sep for people travelling to Japan; call us or submit a travel request on our website to make sure you know exactly what holidays are permitted and the relevant entry paperwork to do (yes, there's still ERFS and visa to take care of).

For WONDERGOLANDER travellers, expect relief from the heavy-lifting – as usual! Your bespoke holiday itinerary will be chock full of experiences that are not only personalised but meaningful to you.

What will change moving forward? 👉 There won't be round-the-clock escorting, unless you choose to be accompanied by your private guide on a daily basis; you also won't need to do a pre-departure PCR test if you're triple-vaxxed with Japan-approved vaccines)

What won't change? 👉 Extraordinary, soul-stirring fun that will help you immerse in Japan at your own pace and on your terms

26/08/2022

It's no secret that the Danish concept of hygge – the fuzzy warm contentment that comes from enjoying the good things in life with people who matter – is an important ingredient in your bespoke holiday to Denmark.

Hygge tip #1
If you have kids and/or the young-at-heart in tow, head to Billund to up the wonder. At the Capital of Children, besides enjoying big name attractions such as Legoland you can also unleash your energy at an outdoor adventure play and amusement park offering. Think suspension bridges, ziplines, giant swings and water slides, treehouses and tree-top nets, and underground caves – even a giant maze and a creative zone to build your own toy! Plenty of fun guaranteed for both children and adults 🥰

09/08/2022

Fireworks are a bonus, really, but even without the fanfare it always feels good to be descending into our resplendent night scene, returning from a bespoke holiday and ready to tackle the comfort food cravings. This has perhaps never been more true in the last 11 months, as we ventured out again to explore new places, revisit familiar destinations and recharge our weary selves. Looking back now, it's crystal-clear that this country has done a heck of a border reopening job – balancing economy, freedom and safety with thoughtfulness and confidence. And for that, we as travellers are ever so grateful. Happy 57th birthday, Singapore – we may not always be here, but here will always be home!

05/08/2022

Japan's matsuri are not only a high-spirited spectacle, but they also offer a glimpse into traditions and way of life. Some of our favourite – and incredibly local – festivals in August 👉 Aomori Nebuta Matsuri featuring impressive lantern floats that can take up to a year to create using washi paper; the Tokushima Awa Odori, an elaborate folk dance festival with over 400 years of history accompanied by lots of Japanese musical instruments like the shamisen; and the Omagari Fireworks Festival that also doubles up as Japan's National Firework Competition. Definitely worth braving the summer heat for! 🏮💃🎆

©JNTO

01/07/2022

That glorious view on a hike in Jeju Island earlier this month. Our WONDERGOLANDER travellers made it to the summit of South Korea's highest mountain and one of Korea's three spirit mountains, plus they also got to see the Baengnokdam crater lake ⛰💪

01/06/2022

Oh, the bucket-list thrills in East Africa at this time of the year! Be dazzled by the great marine spectacle of millions of glittering sardines fuelling the famous feeding frenzy in the Wild Coast, witness the survival-of-the fittest rush as herds of wildebeests cross the crocodile-infested Grumeti River in the Serengeti, savour the luxuriant Ngorongoro Crater in its finest greenery making for the most pleasant wildlife watching, and more. What's your African adventure?