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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 [...]

By |2012-12-06T16:42:53+10:00April 27th, 2012|Asia, Destinations, Featured, Thailand|5 Comments

Driving New Zealand’s Most Dangerous Road at Skipper’s Canyon, Queenstown

In 1862, two pioneers exploring the Western Otago region struck gold in the Shotover River. This was the start of the Shotover Canyon Gold Rush. Similar to the nearby Arrow River, the Shotover River was so rich in gold that miners came from all over New Zealand to claim their share of the riches, and [...]

By |2013-04-12T11:43:37+10:00April 17th, 2012|Destinations, Featured, New Zealand, Oceania|8 Comments

Views from the Panorama del Facciatone in Siena, Italy

If you asked me what my favourite place in Italy is, I would probably give you a massive list of places. If you asked me what my favourite place in Tuscany is, that list wouldn't be much shorter. One town that would definitely be on that list is Siena - a place that I don't [...]

By |2012-12-06T17:03:33+10:00March 30th, 2012|Destinations, Europe, Featured, Italy|12 Comments

Visiting the Doge’s Palace in Venice, Italy

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 [...]

By |2024-10-15T10:37:52+10:00December 20th, 2011|Destinations, Europe, Featured, Italy|2 Comments

Siena’s Historic Centre

Siena is an old medieval city in the heart of Tuscany, Italy. Although the history of Siena dates back to the Etruscan era at around 900-500BC, the city didn't gain importance until after Roman rule. Siena flourished when it became independent in the 12th century and the old centre has been well preserved since that time. [...]

By |2024-07-04T22:26:09+10:00July 19th, 2011|Destinations, Europe, Featured, Italy, Travel Tips|13 Comments
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