Day 19 – 24 April 2011 – From One Extreme to Another
Updated October 2011
I was looking forward to Singapore. I feel a strong connection with her as I was born there and have been fortunate to visit several times since.
We left Mumbai at 10:05 this...
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...
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...
Insider’s Guide to Things to See and Do In Wellington
Rough Guides recently named Wellington one of its must visit cities in 2023. There are so many things to see and do in Wellington and is ideal for a mini break.
My wife and I...
Making a Splash on The Gold Coast
Ah, my shipmates, gather 'round! I’m about to unravel the salty secrets of Australia’s Gold Coast – that sun-kissed slice of paradise where surfers ride waves like caffeinated dolphins.
But hold your seahorses! It’s not...
Day 7 – 12 April 2011 – Birthday Cake and Taj Mahal
Updated October 2021
Wow, wow and triple wow. That sums up today.
It was Rhys’ 17th Birthday today and we would be hard pressed to top this. I can’t remember what I did for my 17th!
We...
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 13 – 18 April 2011 – “Blob Out” Day
Updated October 2021
We officially declared today a “blob out” day – government buildings and monuments were still closed and we had some packing to do.
Feeling a bit under the weather today, I had breakfast...
Maori History, Dolphins & Breath Taking Scenery in Paihia
Updated: November 2018
The Bay of Islands has been a favourite holiday spot for generations of Kiwi families. At its heart, lies the picturesque seaside village of Paihia, which offers a relaxed pace for locals...
A Spiritual Experience In Varanasi and Sarnath
There’s no doubt that Varanasi is as compelling as any trip to Delhi, Agra or Jaipur. In a single visit, you can witness life and death side-by-side while Varanasi’s residents carry on with their...
