World Travel Guide WAWW | What A Wonderful World

World Travel Guide WAWW | What A Wonderful World

ABOUT US

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Who are the founders Veronica and Hershey?

After 15 years travelling the world, organising events, running concierge businesses, working with A-list celebrities, like Goldie Hawn, Black Eyed Peas, Naomi Campbell and Lionel Richie, and being an all-round professional tourist, Veronica Kohlbecker was always looking for the right source to get the best travel advise for her clients. She was constantly searching for a great online site, or hotel concierge, to suggest where to go and what to do. It wasn’t easy to find something original, and that’s when Veronica felt that enough was enough.

 

Her gal pal, Hershey Gargash worked as a fashion, beauty, travel and lifestyle editor, and writer, for magazines like Sunday Times Style, Elle, W Magazine and OK!, since 2000. Hershey’s also travelled the world over the past two decades attending global media events, reviewing unique destinations, hotels, spas, resorts, restaurants, bars and clubs. She’s always discovering incredible places that she wants to share. Together they wanted to create What A Wonderful World an online travel, wellness and lifestyle magazine, PR agency and digital travel and lifestyle platform.

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Message from the founders…

We have a passion for travelling and we love exploring the world. As American author John Green says, “I’m in love with cities I’ve never been to and people I’ve never met”. To travel is to see the beauty in nature; to witness wonderous art and architecture across the world; to experience different cultures and meet diverse people. All of this is part of the joy and experience of living a full life. There’s simply so much of the world to see and explore.

 

What A Wonderful World is not just an online magazine, blog, or travel guide – it’s an inspirational and educational travel and lifestyle magazine. It started because of our desire to share secrets and experiences of the most well-travelled, curious individuals who have had the ability to go after their dreams and see the world more than any travel agent, concierge, or blogger. Look at WAWW as a personal diary or a bucket list – from one citizen of the world to another. Think of us as a travel magazine-meets-global-concierge-service. Learn, dream and discover information, news and reviews. There’s a medley of fascinating points of views from various travellers and experts from across the globe.

 

We pledge to find ways to make your travels diverse, experimental, adventurous and fun. We’ll explore the world’s most luxurious, to sustainable methods in travel, and charitable ways to help communities when visiting certain parts of the world. You will learn more about volunteer work and where to go to help local communities. WAWW is not just for the jet set, it’s for anyone with a heart full of wanderlust and soul full of passion for exploration. If you’re daring enough to travel the world, learn about different cultures, discover new destinations and take tips and advice from expert travellers, this is just for you.

 

Anything mainstream won’t cut it at WAWW, you won’t see anything pushed by tourist boards or media bloggers. Instead, you’ll find honest content on destinations from a unique perspective that anyone can relate to.

COLLABORATE WITH US

What A Wonderful World Travel guides is an ever-evolving discovery, driven by a mission to incrementally better our world and to spread messages of positivity.
 
We are continuously on the look out for gifted journalists, visionary photographers, influential travel thinkers, and enterprises that resonate with our ethos, we invite those fueled by an unwavering passion for exploration, positive impact, and innovation to join our fold. We’re open to extending our content to multilingual platforms and forging meaningful collaborations. If you possess an article that aligns with our spirit, we encourage you to connect with us.
 
However, while we appreciate every gesture of interest, it’s essential to understand that our focus is on curating content tailored for a distinct segment of travelers. Our aim isn’t to showcase opulence and glittering facades, but rather to spotlight and commend those locales, businesses, and individuals who are championing cultural preservation, pioneering architectural ingenuity, celebrating indigenous craftsmanship, nurturing inquisitiveness, and fearlessly treading the path less traveled.
 
Please reach out to the WAWW Team at press@waww.guide. We eagerly anticipate collaborating, leading by example, and promoting a positive perspective on the world we cherish as home.
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TESTIMONIALS

"We’ve had such a beneficial, ongoing, relationship with Veronica Kohlbecker for the last 8 plus years. She has continuously brought ongoing private air charter clients to Vimana Private Jets and an excellent network of business contacts from all over the world. She has an incredible active network of influential contacts, including celebrities and HNWI. We are a great supporter of events and travels that What A Wonderful World (WAWW) has organised . We will continue with our very lucrative partnership for years to come."
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Ameer Naran
CEO Vimana Private jets
"For the last seven years, Porto Montenegro has had an excellent working relationship with Veronica Kohlbecker and her business. During this period, she’s brought hundreds of exciting and interesting repeat visitors, projects and investors who have invested into the country over the years and brought business to the Marina and the Village. Veronica has really helped with business for our hotel, businesses within the marina and visitors at the port. Her company has also supported us with events and photoshoots which have really benefited our residential, marina and village business. "
Senior PR & Marketing Manager at Porto Montenegro
Danilo Kalezic
Senior PR & Marketing Manager at Porto Montenegro
"What A Wonderful World is a brilliant resource for the seasoned traveler seeking new inspiration. Destinations are niche, chic and exclusive. It’s my go-to guide when wanderlust strikes. Hershey has been a travel editor for 18 years, so I know I can always trust her recommendations."
Beth Burrows
Beth Burrows
Former Editor Forbes Middle East
“I've worked in the travel sector for several years as the owner of a travel agency and I was the ex sales and marketing manager at Burj Al Arab in Dubai for four years. I've witnessed the importance of good marketing with editorial coverage. Hershey’s been a travel editor for 18 years and she’s always been a great support for businesses in the travel industry. What A Wonderful World is a great source of information for the global citizen and I love reading it for travel tips and suggestions."
Peggy Sfeir
Burj Al Arab Former Sales and Marketing Manager
"Rich people employ a concierge business to open doors in London, and rich Africans are no exception. Veronica Voronina is CEO and Founder of her own concierge business, which has a number of wealthy African clients. The idea is to allow the superrich to plug into a network of excellence."
Forbes Africa
"Above all Veronica is a gifted communicator, Motivational and knowledgeable on wellness programs and spa menus. Her interpersonal skills provide and important income to the spa by providing high-quality guests and we gained loyal customers at the end of the day. Veronicas Communication skills are so detailed and subtle that she is able to guide, advise and inspire guests to commit to a series of therapies, activities and programmes for the clients well-being within the spa and Hotel signature concept"
Aman located at St Stefan island
Alejandro F. Rost
Aman Hotel and Spa
"Veronica Voronina is one of the best-connected entrepreneurs working in the events and marketing industry, with great experience and a professional approach to throwing high-profile events with an A-List crowd."
Sunday Times Style
Sunday Times Style
"Veronica Voronina, is a great source of information about the fashion industry – Miss Voronina was engaging to interview and gave BBC Radio 4's News Briefing listeners a superb set of professional predictions about what would be hot at London Fashion Week."
DAVID TOMCHAK
BBC
"There's a great attendance. It's great staging."
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Harold Tillman
Jaeger boss and British Fashion Council Chairman (Vogue.com)
"12 of October 2011, was an important day for me and my family, as my husband, Bruce Forsyth was Knighted by the Queen. VSQ played such a valuable part as we gathered in celebration for this event. From the accommodations and transportation, to the lovely luncheon they hosted for our 70 guests at the Westbury Hotel; my expectations were beyond fulfilled."
Wilnelia Forsyth, Miss Universe 1975
Wilnelia Forsyth
Miss Universe 1975
"I’ve had the pleasure of working with Hershey since I moved to Dubai in 2015. Hershey always goes above and beyond when working with me on feature opportunities for my clients and often uses her knowledge of GCC media to assist me in suggesting pitches for other publications if not suitable for her own. We’ve worked together in securing coverage for many luxury brands including Baros, Maldives, North Island, Seychelles and IHG group. Her beautifully written features often include a brand's finer details and her unique writing approach makes for interesting reads. I always look forward to the next opportunity to work with her."
Lauren Suddaby
Freelance Luxury Travel PR Manager
"When I worked for The Old Infamous Annabels Private Members Club in London, we hired Veronica and her team to assist, host and curate several events throughout my 3 years of working there. She continued the relationship for another 2 years after I left. They were expert professionals at bringing in a string of celebrity clients and interesting high profile guests to the Club. Many of whom then became Members. Her incredible network has always been complimentary to my businesses and a pleasure to work with. I look forward to working with them again soon."
Johanna Thomas-Langoy
Former Communications Manager of Annabels Private Members Club
"Veronica and Team did a fantastic job in helping us to organise our Harvey Nicholls Christmas party and managed to successfully provide for our requirements; the results of which was a truly fabulous evening."
Hannah Wick
Hannah Wick
"Veronica and her team worked with Annabels private members club in London for over five years. Her and the team hosted and curated several events throughout this time, bringing a string of celebrity clients and interesting high profile guests to the club Annabels. Her incredible network has always been complimentary to our business."
Annabels
Johanna Thomas
Annabels London, Event Manager
"Veronica and her company has been an amazing team to work with! One of our biggest shows of the year, our charity event, proved to be a phenomenal success with VSQ at our side. The business expertise and contacts they provided us with were outstanding and we look forward to working with them again in the near future!"
Gina Conway Aveda Salons
Alexis Fenton
PR & Marketing Manager - Gina Conway Aveda Salons Ltd
"VSQ staged a glittering show featuring models dressed in cashmere, flamboyant footwear... and dazzling jewellery from retailers in the arcade."
British Jewellery Association
British Jewellery Association
" I have had the pleasure of working with VSQ for almost three years now and have found them to be not only immensely creative but at the same time wonderfully down to earth about the practical constraints of running a project. I never fail to be amazed that an artist has such a clear understanding of things like budgets and PR. The team with whom he surrounds himself, including the truly excellent Veronica Voronina, are all extremely professional and have managed to deliver over and above every time. Working with VSQ means I have never have to worry about creativity or delivery."
Sarah Byfield-Riches
Development and sponsorship
"VSQ are always outstandingly creative ­ and yet professional and to budget. From model hire for a diplomat’s tea to overall creative implementation and direction of a shoes and jewels fashion show, they can be relied on to put together a stunning event."
Caroline Parrish
Account Director, Marketing Communication Practice - The Communications Group PLC
"Thank you so much to VSQ for inviting my team to participate with your production team at the MCFF in Monaco, It went really well .... Thank you so much for sorting everything out I know you both were under immense amounts of pressure but you really did look after us. Everyone had an amazing time and enjoyed themselves and most of all I think the shows you organised looked amazing! "
Michelle Webb
MAC
"Благодарю вас за вашу помощь в организации MCFF - Monaco, за ваше внимание к проекту и за творческий подход. Мы с удовольствием продолжим сотрудничество с вами и уверена, найдем много перспектив развития нашего взаимодействия"
Maria
Director MCFF