Penang is one of the most popular destinations in Malaysia, known as the food capital of the country and for its own unique mix of cultures. At the north-eastern tip of the island is its capital, and one of the most interesting cities in Malaysia – George Town. George Town was established as one of [...]
Today's travel photo is of a woman buying fruit from a fruit cart at the central market in Battambang, Cambodia. Markets are great places to go to get an idea of what local living is like in a city or country. I always try to visit local markets when I travel to a new destination, [...]
Today's travel photo is of some candles inside Kong Hock Keong, also known as the Goddess of Mercy Temple, in George Town, Malaysia. The Goddess of Mercy Temple is one of the oldest Chinese temples in Penang, and also one of the most popular. It is definitely worth checking out if you love history.
Vietnam is one of those countries that has everything from a traveller’s point of view. It has big busy cities, interesting historical sites, breathtaking natural scenery, great beaches, thrilling adventure activities and mouth watering food. In fact, Vietnam has so much to offer that you could keep coming back time and time again and always [...]
Today's travel photo is of some ruins at the temple of Bakong in the Roluos Group of Temples in Angkor, Cambodia. This group of temples are some of the oldest in the Angkor area, and are a good starting point for your tour of the Temples of Angkor in Cambodia. Of the three temples in [...]
It's time for another Instagram round up post! Living in Chiang Mai, Thailand for two months is one of the greatest travel experiences that I've had. It was the first time that I've actually stayed still for an extended period of time while overseas, and during that time I was able to discover the benefits [...]
Today's travel photo is of the Gallery of Maps inside the Vatican Museums in the Vatican City. This hall is one of my favourite parts of the Vatican Museums. It contains 40 detailed maps of the Italian regions and cities frescoed on the walls, as well as some other incredible frescoes covering the entire ceiling. [...]
Happy New Year everyone! Today's travel photo is of the very impressive Rama VIII Bridge at night in Bangkok, Thailand. Seeing this bridge always brings a smile to my face as it is the first thing that I see when I head to pier to catch the river ferry in the area that I like [...]
I just love a city that has lots of green space and a big area set aside for parkland, right in the middle of the city. Perhaps the reason for this is that I grew up in one of these cities - Perth in Western Australia. I have lots of childhood memories of picnics and [...]
Today's travel photo is of a vineyard at Jacobs Creek Winery in the Barossa Valley, South Australia. I really wish we could have spent more time in the Barossa Valley; not only is it Australia's premier wine region, it is also an absolutely beautiful place to visit. As we were short on time and we [...]
