Singapore Travel Guide: An Insider’s Introduction
Singapore, the Lion City, can boast many superlatives: safest, cleanest, greenest. It introduced the world's first night-safari park, is home to Asia’s largest bird park, and has the world's biggest rooftop infinity...
The Gold Coast: A mecca for adrenalin rush & super-heroes
Australia’s Gold Coast boasts an endless playground for families and has become a mecca for theme-park addicts. If you’re looking to brave some of the world’s tallest & fastest rides, interact with nature’s finest...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Australia’s Sunshine Coast – Sun, sea and koalas
It’s easy to understand why Australia’s “Sunshine Coast” is awarded its name. It has great weather all year round. Daily average temperature between 21 to 29 degrees. Swimming in the ocean is an all...
Cocktails in Jaipur: The Good, the Bad and the Overpriced
Updated: 20 October 2026
From inventive Indian flavours to questionable service, a few years of Friday nights in Jaipur's cocktail bars.
My cocktail arrived in a delicate floral china cup. The sort that Grandma kept safely...
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;...
