Madrid: A Harmonious Marriage of Classical and Contemporary Beauty
What's the Allure?
Although considered to be a fairly young capital city by European standards, Madrid has proudly held its prestigious position in Spain since the mid 16th century.
Since its inception in 1561, this classic...
Experience the Ultimate Jet Boating Adventure on the Gold Coast
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Just a few minutes into our thrilling, 25-kilometre jet boating journey, I felt like James Bond racing down the Thames in The World Is Not Enough. But we weren't in London. We were speeding...
Singapore at Its Best – 3 Reasons to Visit
Travelling in Asia will never be complete if you haven't experienced the beautiful city of Singapore.
Don’t be fooled by its size because although this country may be small, it's the most advanced metropolis in...
Singapore’s Iconic Gardens by the Bay
I recently took a short break from Singapore’ heat and strolled over to its iconic landmark - the leafy Gardens by the Bay.
Probably among the first things that springs to many visitors’ minds when...
Cairns – A haven for peace and tranquility
Balmy…the moment you step off of the plane in Cairns and smell the moist sweet tropical breeze you know you’re in North Queensland.
Sure, you can take a boat trip and scuba dive in the...
Day 14 – 19 April 2011 – Sleep Deprived
Updated October 2021
Arrived just after 06:30 this morning from the overnight train from Jaipur and felt a tad groggy. This perhaps had something to do with trying to sleep on a noisy train in...
Exploring Portugal’s Food: From Asbestos Tonsils to A Sweet Tooth
Last Updated: 26 August 2022
Feeling warm sand between your toes on Portugal’s finest golden beaches is an unforgettable experience.
But you can work up quite an appetite! Fortunately, the Algarve boasts some of Portugal’s best...
Upper Navua River Rafting: A Fijian Adventure
After years of apprehension, my wife and I finally plucked up the courage to tackle an Upper Navua River Rafting adventure. Several years ago, we tackled New Zealand's Tongariro River and Queenstown’s legendary Shotover...
Hot and Spicy in India!
The colours and flavours of spices conjure up images of exotic lands and ancient times. Today, many of our favourite global cuisines use spices unique in texture, aroma, and taste.
India is the birthplace of...
An Unforgettable Afternoon with Sampa at Elefantastic
I’ll confess that I am neither overly fond of domestic pets or an animal activist. But that doesn’t mean that I’ll support animal cruelty or suffering.
Quite the opposite. I’ll further admit that I went...
