Rafting New Zealand serve up a white-water knuckle ride on Tongariro River
Updated: November 2018
"Any final tips?" Vladimir nervously asks our guide, Lee - not entirely sure that he really expects an honest answer. With a smile the width of the Tongariro River, the response is...
Day 1 – 6 April 2011 – Slumdog Millionaire, Rickshaws and Spicy Paneers
Updated October 2021
After all of the planning and hype and nearly 24 hours flying, Rhys and I were finally in the city that Danny Boyle’s Slumdog Millionaire propelled to world fame. But in the...
Hamburg: An Insider’s Guide to This Stress-Free City
Hamburg, nestled northern of Germany, is proud to call itself a “Free and Hanseatic City”. According to one recent survey, it’s one of the world’s least stressful cities.
It...
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...
The Crown of Palaces – The Taj Mahal
Famous globally for its breathtaking beauty and mirror-like symmetry, the Taj Mahal is India’s most famous landmark. Located in Agra, it reportedly attracts more than 6 million visitors each year.
The Crown of Palaces
The Taj...
Dunedin – Chocolate, Hops and Albatrosses
Update: Cadbury World closed permanently in May 2018
We only had two days and chose to focus on Cadbury World’s Tasting Tour, Speights’ Brewery Tour and a guided tour at the Royal Albatross Centre.
Yet, Dunedin...
24 Hours Exploring Lisbon’s Maritime Past and Tram 28
It’s one of the oldest cities in Europe and predates London, Rome and Paris.
Let me share a brief insight into one of my favourite cities. It’s...
7 of the Best Things to Do in Jaisalmer.
ARE YOU PLANNING your first trip to Jaisalmer this year? If you are, you’re probably wondering what are some of the best things to do in Jaisalmer?
I’ve travelled throughout Rajasthan several times and feel...
Rajasthan – The Enchanting Land of Kings
The Land of Kings
Rajasthan, is surely the most colourful and unique state in Northern India, if not all of India. Its capital, Jaipur, the “Pink City”, derives its name from the reddish-pink stones...
7 Jaipur Street Foods To Tickle Your Taste Buds!
Updated: 11 December 2022
Is there a better way to experience a country’s culture than by exploring its street food?
India is jam-packed full of incredible street foods to indulge in. The trick is to know...
