Photo of the week: Ponte Vecchio in Florence, Italy
This week's travel photo is of Ponte Vecchio over the River Arno in Florence, Italy. This 14th century bridge has a line of shops on each side and is a popular attraction in this beautiful city.
Temples of Thailand: Wat Chedi Luang, Chiang Saen
Wat Chedi Luang is one of the more interesting ruins in the old Lanna city of Chiang Saen, Thailand. The temple was originally built in 1291, not long after the construction of the city walls by King Saen Phu. These days, Wat Chedi Luang is still a working temple, and there are some modern structures [...]
Hiking in Girraween National Park, Australia
Girraween National Park is located just south of Stanthorpe in South East Queensland, Australia, about three hours drive from Brisbane. The park is characterized by it's huge granite outcrops, boulders and spring time wild flowers, and it makes a great day trip from Brisbane or the Gold Coast. There are also two camp sites located within the park [...]
Photo of the week: Nam Ou River in Nong Khiaw, Laos
This week's travel photo is of the Nam Ou River in the small town of Nong Khiaw, Laos. I travelled through Laos during the rainy season, so the river was very full when I was there. However I had beautiful weather for the majority of my stay in this sleepy little town in Northern Laos.
Piazza del Popolo in Rome, Italy
Piazza del Popolo is located at the end of Via del Corso, the straight road that runs through the center of Rome from Piazza Venezia at the base of Capitoline Hill, and stands at the northern gate of the Aurelian Walls (the walls that surrounded ancient Rome). Entering Piazza del Popolo from Via del [...]
Cycling to Poukham Cave in Vang Vieng, Laos
Two kids laughed as they ran beside me as I cycled down a muddy dirt road. All around me were bright green rice fields with tall limestone karsts rising up above them, and white fluffy clouds drifting over in the sky. I was in the countryside surrounding the popular backpacker town of Vang Vieng in [...]
Photo of the week: Lake Moogerah Panorama, Australia
This week's travel photo is a panorama of Lake Moogerah in South East Queensland, Australia. This man made lake is surrounded by the peaks that make up Moogerah Peaks National Park and is a great place for a picnic, a hike or to paddle around in a canoe.
Temples of Thailand: Wat Thammikarat, Ayutthaya
Wat Thammikarat is one of the lesser visited ruins in the ancient Siam capital of Ayutthaya, Thailand. It is believed that it actually predates the city of Ayutthaya, with parts of it possibly dating back to the 12 century. Today it is actually a working temple, and several newer buildings have been built around the [...]
Visiting a White Karen Village in Northern Thailand
The final part to our tour of Doi Inthanon National Park in Northern Thailand was to stop in at one of the minority hill tribe villages on the way back to Chiang Mai. The particular tribe that we would be visiting is the White Karen, which is characterized by the women who must wear all [...]
Photo of the week: Golden Buddha Face at Wat Pho in Bangkok, Thailand
This week's travel photo is of the face of a golden Buddha Statue at Wat Pho in Bangkok, Thailand. Wat Pho is famous for it's 45m long reclining Buddha and is a must see on any visit to Bangkok.