India – The Stone carvings of Mamallapuram
It had been a while since my last visit to Chennai so when I got this trip and noticed that I’d have a clear day off whilst there, I tried to find out what I…
A hike up and across Qingcheng Mountain of China
Qingcheng Mountain is one of the birthplaces of the Taoist religion. Located in Sichuan Province, it is an area rich in temples and religious sites for Taoism and has numerous buildings demonstrating the Sichuan style…
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
I couldn’t believe my luck when I got this trip in Chengdu, China. I’d heard so much about it and had wanted to go when it first came on to our schedule. Fortunately I was not…
Maldives – Paradise in the Indian Ocean
As a break away from any gloomy weather I thought I’d share a few photos I have from just one of the 1,190 coral islands that make up the heavenly Maldives. It is one of…
Angkor Wat – The Ancient Temple City Of Cambodia
I am whizzing along the silent, sleepy roads of Siem Reap in the dark. The 4am start is tugging at my eyes and aching in my belly. I arrive at the entrance to the temples,…
Island Hopping In The Andaman Sea In Thailand
It’s hard to narrow down the recipe for a perfect holiday to just one experience or location. I enjoy long coastal walks just as much as resting in the shadow of a tree on a…
Exploring Hue by bicycle
My hands grip the rain-slicked handlebars. My tired legs turn the wheels in trembling circles as I wiggle my way down the road. Erica and Rich’s bright rain macs are up ahead, beacons in the…
Borneo: A Gorgeous Journey Of Wildlife And Rainforest
We had journeyed to Sabah the Northern most Malaysian province on the Island of Borneo in search of pristine rainforest and wildlife. Our trip concentrated on Danum Valley, said to be one of the greatest…
Koh Rong – A Cambodian Paradise
I have found Paradise. In Paradise toilets don’t flush, showers are a bucket of cold water, electricity only flows for a few hours a day and when I arrived in Paradise my bedroom only had…
Vietnam by Train and Bicycle
I travel on foot a lot and of course a lot by plane but there are the times I have the need for rail travel. Forget about the grind of a daily commute and I…