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 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...
West Rajasthan Cultural Tour: 8-Day Guide
Rajasthan, where history whispers through every stone, is a land of ancient palaces, golden dunes, and sacred temples. A West Rajasthan cultural tour unveils the timeless charm of this desert kingdom, inviting you to...
Exploring Karni Mata Rat Temple
Introduction
India is well-known for its numerous religions, countless gods and goddesses, rituals, and many myths. Would it surprise you that it has a rat temple? No, I’m not kidding. It has!
It’s estimated more than...
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...
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...
Bangkok- An Insider’s Guide
I recently spent two days, as a stop-over, in Bangkok. I won’t say it’s one of my favourite cities I’ve ever visited. But it’s certainly not the worst either.
In my opinion, it’s not over-flowing...
10 Of My Favourite Bars and Restaurants With Stunning Views
Updated: September 2021
What could be more elegant than sipping cocktails on a roof-top bar? Or dining in a restaurant that has the most amazing killer views?
Whether you're perched, eagle like, above a neon-lit city;...
Day 18 – 23 April 2011 – Farewell Mumbai
Updated October 2011
What an experience last night at the game. Mumbai Indians won a close game and the atmosphere at the stadium was excellent. Certainly the best of the venues we’d been to.
But what...
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...
