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...
Encounter whales gorging on Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf’s seafood buffet
Many whale-watching excursions result in nothing more than sunburn, disappointment and a wasted day. My recent whale-watching trip with Auckland's Whale & Dolphin Safari certainly dispelled that myth.
With 6 weeks of Rugby World Cup...
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...
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...
Cocktails in Jaipur: Unveiling Jaipur’s Mixology Magic
Are you searching for the best place to enjoy cocktails in Jaipur?
I have lived sporadically in Jaipur for several months each year for the last 8 years. Consequently, I've witnessed its evolution first-hand.
In my...
Airlie Beach & The Whitsundays – Tropical Paradise
Sail on the warm winds through 74 islands in the very heart of the Great Barrier Reef. Drop anchor and discover white secluded beaches. And, of course, dive the heart of the enormous Great...
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...
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...
Welcome to Auckland – The City of Sails
Auckland, home to approximately 1.5 million Kiwis, lies in the pacific Ocean’s far south-west. It’s New Zealand’s biggest city and provides an excellent base to explore the North Island’s hidden coves and scenic coast...
Mumbai Travel Guide – An Insider’s Guide
Updated 24 September 2022
WHY GO TO MUMBAI
There’s no escaping it. Mumbai is extraordinary. You either love it or hate it! Its chaotic and exhausting.
Bustling with boundless energy, if you want evidence how India represents...

















