I have wanted to visit the Cotswolds for a long time. I remember seeing a television program about the region many years ago and I was intrigued by the rolling green hills and valleys, scattered with little villages filled with charming stone cottages. I felt as though the area could have been the inspiration for The [...]
Today's travel photo is of the beach in Monterosso, in the beautiful Cinque Terre, Italy. Monterosso is the largest of the five villages that make up the Cinque Terre, and also has the largest beach. The old town has a small sandy beach, while around the corner in the newer part of Monterosso, there is [...]
Today's travel photo is of a quiet alley in the neighbourhood of Trastevere in Rome, Italy. Trastevere is a popular neighbourhood with the locals in Rome, with a kind of rustic, arty vibe, and a thriving dining and nightlife scene. The area sits just across the River Tiber from central Rome and is a nice [...]
Bath is a city that truly surprised me. I was looking forward to visiting the city, however apart from the ancient Roman baths, I didn't know that there was much else to see there, so I expected to easily see Bath on a quick day trip. I soon realised that there is so much more [...]
Today's travel photo is of Arlington Row in the Cotswold village of Bibury in England. Arlington Row is a stunning row of historic old weavers cottages, lining a narrow street with a stream running beside it, making it one of the most iconic scenes in the Cotswolds. The cottages, and in fact the whole [...]
Today's travel photo is of Pulteney Bridge on the River Avon in Bath, England. I just came back from a trip to England and visited Bath for the first time. I was really impressed by the beauty and unique architecture of the city. Pulteney Bridge is one of the key attractions in Bath, with [...]
In Dingboche, it started snowing. It was just a light fall, where small fluffy flakes drifted slowly down to melt as soon as they touched the ground. I watched in wonder from the warmth of the tea house I was staying in, sipping a cup of tea by the yak dung fueled heater. For someone [...]
As humans it seems to be easier to ignore things rather than deal with them. This applies to simple things like doing your homework after school, getting your washing done or going to the dentist. However we also seem to easily ignore far larger problems. In this case, I'm talking about climate change. A lot [...]
Today's travel photo is of a purple orchid in the Orchid Garden section of the Perdana Botanical Gardens in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Perdana Botanical Garden is a beautiful and peaceful area of green space located right in the centre of Kuala Lumpur, making it the perfect spot to escape the hustle and bustle of the [...]
Brisbane is privileged to be surrounded by stunning natural landscapes, with mountains and forests that are full of excellent hiking trails. It is one of the reasons why I love living here. I've completed lots of these trails over the years but one that I hadn't tackled yet was the Cotswold Track to the summit [...]
