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To us, travel is not just about transporting the body, it’s about transforming the mind, little by little, one holiday at a time. Perhaps you can relax on the beaches of Sardinia, you can imagine that you are millionaire playkids. Or,as you climb the steps of the Mayan pyramids of Mexico, you can put yourself in the shoes of the conquistadors. Or, as you thunder down the A5 autobahn at 250km/h, yo
u can pretend you are a test driver for Porsche. Each time you travel, you lose old prejudices and gain new tastes. That is the defining quality of a global citizen. Customised trips are perfect for customers who know what they want. Our customers are diverse. Some can sail and ride horses, other require wheelchair assistance. Some are food adventurers, others have multiple allergies. Some like it hot, some like it cold. At WONDERGOLANDER, we take a great deal of care in planning the big and small details of your holiday so that your flights of fantasy need never touch the ground.
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
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!
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?
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.
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
Getting up close to wildlife such as this reed cormorant, is one of the perks of exploring the river in a canoe
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".
Met a dad minding his restless cubs while the girls have gone out to hunt
Necks down, the biggest tower of giraffes we have seen! There were at least 30 lanky lads rushing to get somewhere.
Cute baby ele - nuff said
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)
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!
A bloat of hippos. You're welcome....
(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.
We nearly missed this one!
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
Cute ballerinas in black tutus
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!
Bespoke holiday in for families | Hygge tip #3
It's a 16 century turreted complex considered one of Europe's best-preserved Renaissance moat castles, with a palace park that's inspired by the gardens of Versailles and Frederiksborg.
But it's not all stiff and historic – besides admiring the castle rooms, you'll be able to browse a variety of exhibitions from to aircraft and automobiles to emergency services to traditional gowns to outdoor camping. There's also a play forest featuring equipment from Danish manufacturer KOMPAN and a maze designed by Danish scientist and poet Piet Hein. A whole day of fun guaranteed!
📷: Egeskov
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.
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
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
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 🥰
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!
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! 🏮💃🎆
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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 ⛰💪
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?
It's always a good time to…
#5 DIP IN A SWIMMING HOLE IN VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA
Well, most of the year anyway, for the allure of a pretty swimming spot is hard to ignore even during colder months! During your bespoke holiday, have your swim gear ready to enjoy a rejuvenating dip in a natural bath, manmade rock pool, secluded beach or more. Don't miss the Blue Pool at the Briagolong State Forest if you're headed east; the deep swimming hole is easily accessible from the car park and there's even a cool Peregrine Lookout where birds may be spotted between September and December.
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Getting up close to wildlife such as this reed cormorant, is one of the perks of exploring the river in a canoe
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".
Met a dad minding his restless cubs while the girls have gone out to hunt
Necks down, the biggest tower of giraffes we have seen! There were at least 30 lanky lads rushing to get somewhere.
Cute baby ele - nuff said
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)
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!
A bloat of hippos. You're welcome....
(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.
We nearly missed this one! #camouflage101
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
Cute ballerinas in black tutus
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?
WONDERGOLANDER travellers Evelyn and Kai Chin bring us aurora greetings from Finnish Lapland 😍
Because our co-founder HJ has been pining for her road trips, we came up with one in Singapore for her! You know, cos boss 😂 Boss client's specs: scenic routes, national park-style wonders, explore off the beaten path, forest bathing with EASY walks (caps entirely hers!), amazing dining and, oh, throw in some excitement too. Well, we think we've got all the requirements captured in The Great Singapore Road Trip, a two-day self-drive adventure! Plenty of nature and wildlife, landscapes reminiscent of European lakes and African savanna, fab coastal and inland views, a picturesque spot for your own car boot picnic and cruising on a former Grand Prix street circuit! You'll even get parking information and suggested timings, just like your Quotient bespoke holidays overseas. Best of all, this self-conducted road trip comes in three options – itinerary only, weekday luxury car rental and weekend luxury car rental – so you can please everybody you need to please (maybe yourself?). An upgrade to the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 or equivalent is highly recommended!
To us, travel is not just about transporting the body, it’s about transforming the mind, little by little, one holiday at a time. What can you be for one week, or perhaps two? Perhaps you can relax on the beaches of Sardinia, fully immersed in the reality of Italian millionaire families. Or, as you climb the steps of the Mayan pyramids of Mexico, you put yourself in the shoes of the conquistadors. Or, as you thunder down the A5 autobahn at 250km/h, you switch gears to become a test driver for Porsche. Each time you travel, you lose old prejudices and gain new tastes. That is the defining quality of a global citizen. Customised trips are perfect for customers who know what they want. Our customers are diverse. Some can sail and ride horses, others require wheelchair assistance. Some are food adventurers, others have multiple allergies. Some like it hot, some like it cold. At Quotient Travel, we take a great deal of care in planning the big and small details of your holiday so that your flights of fantasy need never touch the ground.
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