Sri Lanka: Anuradhapura – a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The ruins of Anuradhapura are one of South Asia’s most evocative sights, a sprawling complex contains a rich collection of archaeological and architectural wonders
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Czechia: Bohemian Switzerland
After a few days of trudging around the hard pavements of cities, we felt the need to escape to the countryside and get some fresh air and slow down the pace of life somewhat. I had booked for us to take a tour from Prague to the Bohemian Switzerland National Park, which takes about 90 minutes to drive.
Read moreMexico: Mexico City – Chapultepec Castle and the Anthropology Museum
We spent a day visiting Bosque de Chapultepec, one of the largest urban parks in the Western Hemisphere, in the heart of Mexico City. As well as walking through the shady paths of the park we also took time to visit the amazing National Anthropology Museum and the historical Chapultepec Castle
Read moreSpain: Catalonia – Cadequés, Port Lligat; Dalí’s home
Today we set out at the crack of sparrows to reach the small fishing village of Port Lligat, where we were booked into an early tour of the home that Salvador Dali had shared with his wife Gala for many years.
Read moreOregon: Portland – 4 low-cost places to stay
Staying in Portland, Oregon at weekends can be pricey but it is possible to find inexpensive and fun places to rest Here are 4 options that we recommend you try out
Read moreSri Lanka: Negombo – Exploring the fish market and culture of this coastal city
Negombo is s small coastal town ideal for a brief visit on arriving or leaving Sri Lanka – explore it’s churches, temples, harbor and splendid fish market
Read moreMexico: Mexico City – National Autonomous University of Mexico
National Autonomous University of Mexico (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México or UNAM) is the most important and significant educational body in the whole of Mexico and a UNESCO World Heritage Site to boot
Read moreSpain: Figueres – Teatre-Museu Dalí; Salvador Dalí museum
Reaching Figueres late morning meant we beat the rush for visiting the Teatre-Museu Dalí, which houses a fabulous collection of his works and is also the site of his burial. The museum itself was originally a theatre that had fallen into ruin after it was burned during the Spanish Civil War. In the 1960 Dalí and the town mayor decided to rebuild it and dedicate it as a museum to the town’s most famous son.
Read moreSpain: Catalonia – Girona; 2 Day Itinerary
A couple of excellent days spent in the culturally rich city of Girona. This northern city in Catalonia has a complicated history.
Read moreMexico: Mexico City – Exploring the canals of Xochimilco
A community of Mexico City connected by the canal system built by the Aztecs The megapolis that is Mexico City today is a far cry from what the valley looked like around 100 A.D when the area was inhabited by several indigenous tribes. In this valley lay a lake called the Lago de Texcoco – not much of which […]
Read moreBook Review: How to travel the World on $50 a day – Matt Kepnes
Matt Kepnes book “How to Travel the World on $50 a day: Travel cheaper, longer, smarter” is a useful guide for the budding world traveller with a tight budget.
Read moreLouisiana: New Orleans – Ogden Museum of Southern Art
The Ogden Museum of Southwestern Art, located in the vibrant Warehouse District New Orleans, not too far from the ever-popular French Quarter, holds the largest collection of Southwestern Art. Definitely worth checking out!
Read moreMalaysia: Borneo (Sabah) – A surprise meeting with a herd of pygmy elephants
Whilst I was laid up in my room at the Kinabatangan Wetlands Resort from my fall the night before (I was later found to have 5 broken ribs) Karen headed out on a morning cruise (thinking my injury was not quite so serious) towards the ox-bow lake in search of monkeys and other wildlife.
Read moreMexico: Mexico City – Coyoacán and Frida Kahlo’s Casa Azul
Coyoacán is an oasis of calm in the heart of Mexico City and the home of Frida Kahlo’s Casa Azul Mexico City is a sprawling megalopolis with busy streets and millions of people bustling, conducting their daily business. So, it is a pleasant surprise to find something a little quieter, less hectic and more authentic within the city. Coyoacán is […]
Read moreIllinois: Chicago – Shedd Aquarium
Opened in 1930 the Shedd Aquarium for many years remained to the largest indoor aquarium in the world. It was the first inland aquarium to house saltwater fish. Today it holds some 32,000 animals.
Read moreLouisiana: New Orleans – Confederate Memorial Hall Museum
Confederate Memorial Hall opened its doors in New Orleans on January 8, 1891, and has been commemorating southern heritage and history for over 120 years. The museum is the oldest in Louisiana and houses one of the largest collections of Confederate memorabilia in the United States.
Read moreMalaysia: Borneo – The Rain Forest Discovery Centre
A great insight into the fauna and flora of Borneo. There is a well thought out inside exhibition centre and extensive grounds with a canopy walk-way.
Read moreMexico: Puebla – The ancient cities of Cholula and Puebla
Due to its history and architectural styles ranging from Renaissance to Mexican Baroque, Puebla was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. The city is also famous for mole poblano, chiles en nogada and Talavera pottery.
Read moreOregon: Exploring the McKenzie River along Oregon Highway 126
The McKenzie River is a picturesque river that runs through Central Oregon – where you can enjoy beautiful trails, waterfalls and hot springs Oregon Highway 126 joins the University City of Eugene to Highway 20 about two-thirds of the way between Oregon’s capital city Salem and the Central Oregon city of Bend – our home town. It departs Highway […]
Read moreIllinois: Chicago – Architecture Boat Tour
I have grown to love the skyline of Chicago. It is probably one of my favourites in the world – and almost certainly in the United States – including New York. We decided what we’d like to do was take a boat tour along the Chicago River and see these impressive buildings from there.
Read moreMalaysia: Borneo (Sabah) – The specactular Kinabatangan River
The start of a journey down the Kinabatangan River in Sabah, Borneo. This is the perfect place to see several species of monkeys, including the proboscis monkey and the rare Bornean pygmy elephant.
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