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The Boutique Adventurer was started by Amanda O'Brien in November 2016. Amanda spent over 15 years working for big global companies in marketing. During that time she took every possible day of holidays and managed to visit over 80 countries with her beloved Nikon DSLR in hand. Her blog focuses on luxury adventures in emerging destinations that end with a high thread count on the sheets in the evening. The blog is designed for travellers over 35.
Top 5 things to do in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic

Top 5 things to do in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic

ByAmanda O'Brien November 28, 2018

Karlovy Vary is the main city of the spa region of Czech Republic. I must admit I had not…

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The best safari experience in Africa?

The best safari experience in Africa?

ByAmanda O'Brien October 17, 2018October 16, 2018

There are over 10,000 safari lodges and camps in Africa – a daunting number when it comes to making…

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5 great things to do on safari other than a game drive

5 great things to do on safari other than a game drive

ByAmanda O'Brien September 10, 2018

Think safari and the first thing that normally comes to mind is a group of people on a vehicle…

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5 unexpected reasons to visit Gran Canaria

5 unexpected reasons to visit Gran Canaria

ByAmanda O'Brien August 15, 2018September 10, 2018

Gran Canaria was the most delightful surprise! This lovely island has Spring temperatures all year round and is full…

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6 great gastronomic experiences to have in Nova Scotia

6 great gastronomic experiences to have in Nova Scotia

ByAmanda O'Brien July 13, 2018December 7, 2021

Nova Scotia is a stunning area of Canada located on its East Coast. This beautiful province is mostly surrounded…

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5 luxurious places to stay in southern Scotland

5 luxurious places to stay in southern Scotland

ByAmanda O'Brien June 15, 2018June 15, 2018

Scotland does luxury very very well. This is not necessarily something you would expect from the home of the…

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5 reasons to move Baltimore to the top of your travel plans

5 reasons to move Baltimore to the top of your travel plans

ByAmanda O'Brien May 16, 2018May 15, 2018

For most of us, Baltimore is not necessarily top of mind when it comes to places to go on…

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5 of the most luxurious foodie places to stay in Australia

ByAmanda O'Brien April 14, 2018

The level of luxury in hotels in Australia has risen markedly in recent years. The model for luxury in…

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Top 5 luxury hotel experiences in Las Vegas

Top 5 luxury hotel experiences in Las Vegas

ByAmanda O'Brien March 16, 2018March 15, 2018

Hotels in Las Vegas are far more than places to sleep. They are actual tourism destinations! Las Vegas is…

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Top 10 things to do in Reykjavik, Iceland

Top 10 things to do in Reykjavik, Iceland

ByAmanda O'Brien February 17, 2018December 23, 2018

Reykjavik has come a long way since I first visited in 2004. It was a charming city then, but…

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10 eating experiences you must have in Colombia

10 eating experiences you must have in Colombia

ByAmanda O'Brien January 15, 2018January 17, 2018

My expectations for food in Colombia were not high. I envisaged quite a bit of meat and a lot…

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5 reasons why you must visit Southern Iceland

5 reasons why you must visit Southern Iceland

ByAmanda O'Brien December 16, 2017

Iceland has become a much more popular destination in recent years – and deservedly so! Its landscapes are absolutely…

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London’s 5 most interesting eating experiences

London’s 5 most interesting eating experiences

ByAmanda O'Brien November 14, 2017April 27, 2018

London has come a long way when it comes to food over the last 15 years. Not only has…

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Top 5 highlights of Cartagena, Colombia

Top 5 highlights of Cartagena, Colombia

ByAmanda O'Brien October 6, 2017

Lovely Cartagena is located on the Carribean coast of Colombia. A couple of years ago articles about Cartagena suddenly…

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5 of the best boutique hotels in Colombia and Panama

5 of the best boutique hotels in Colombia and Panama

ByAmanda O'Brien September 17, 2017September 15, 2017

After many years of being known as one of the most dangerous countries in the world due to their…

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5 eating experiences in the Napa Valley you must try

5 eating experiences in the Napa Valley you must try

ByAmanda O'Brien August 21, 2017August 16, 2017

The Napa Valley is an absolutely stunning area – and it is food and wine heaven! I have been…

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