One of the things that I love to do when I go to a new country is explore its markets. I find them fascinating and it's always a great way to get to know the local people and culture. This is particularly true in Asia, and when I went to Thailand I tried to visit [...]
Walking through the forest of Chitwan National Park in Southern Nepal was beautiful, and I managed to avoid getting eaten by any tigers. The cool, misty morning air had now given way to the warmth of the day, and as the sun shined down upon us through the leaves of the trees, we soon emerged [...]
This week's travel photo is of the Baptistery of St John in Pisa, Italy. Located in Piazza dei Miracoli next to the Cathedral and the famous Leaning Tower, the baptistery was constructed between 1152 and 1363 and is the largest in Italy. More about the Baptistery of St John Also known as the Battistero di San [...]
Wat Phra Kaew, also known as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, is the most sacred site in Thailand, and one of the most popular tourist attractions in Bangkok. I was overwhelmed by the extravagance and beauty of the temple, with it's incredible colours, art and architecture. The walls that surround the temple complex are covered [...]
I didn't think much of Phuket when we were making our way through Thailand, however I was really looking forward to exploring the nearby Phang Nga Bay, well known for its picturesque little limestone islands and beaches. We joined a full day tour from Phuket to take in the main sights which included visiting some [...]
This week's travel photo is of the old city moat in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The ancient city of Chiang Mai was founded in 1296AD, at which time it became the capital of the Lanna Kingdom. The large square moat and adjacent walls and gates were built to defend the city against the ever-threatening Burmese army. [...]
We had a late start on our first morning in Venice. Our trip through Italy was coming to an end, and we were now at the point where we just wanted to take things slower after all of the full on days of sightseeing we had done so far. My plan today was to do [...]
Watching the sunset over the Terrai in Nepal the day before had made me eager to want to get out and explore Chitwan National Park. I awoke to a foggy morning in my jungle lodge, where I sat and had a wholesome breakfast in their little restaurant. I had a full day of activities ahead [...]
Dunedin is the second largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, and with a rich Scottish history and a beautiful natural setting, it makes an excellent place to spend a few days. Like Akaroa on the Banks Peninsula, Dunedin sits in a natural harbour that is part of the remnants of an extinct [...]
Wat Inpeng is one of four temples that sit close to each other in the centre of Vientiane, close to the river front. Although it is located right in the main guest house area of the city, I noticed that most people seem to just walk past the temple. I decided to take a closer [...]
