A maturing couple who believe getting old is all in the mind!
With half a day in Malaysia’s capital city, we had to choose carefully what to do. Top of my list was the iconic Petronas Towers, but we also got time to explore the shopping malls and markets.
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Traversing Hong Kong on the trams and enjoying the amazing lights of the cityscape on a nightime harbor cruise
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A whirlwind tour to the top of Hong Kong’s Victoria Peak then across the island for a boat trip around Aberdeen Harbour before heading out to a night market. Phew!
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A day to escape the rush of the Hong Kong Island and visit the calm of the Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery. Followed by a short detour to the fishing village of Tai O in search of pink dolphins.
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The Jantar Mantar, is a monument which houses a collection of nineteen architectural astronomical instruments. Built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh II, and completed in 1734, it features the world’s largest stone sundial
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The Red Fort is a large complex in the centre Old Delhi, and for 200 years, until 1857, was the main residence of the Mughal emperors. In addition to accommodating the emperors and their households, it was the ceremonial and political centre of the Mughal state
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The ancient city of Fatehpur Sikri was founded by Emperor Akbar as the capital of Mughal Empire in 1571. Akbar’s son Jahangir was born at the village of Sikri in 1569 and that year Akbar constructed a religious compound to commemorate Sheikh Salim who had predicted the birth.
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We were a little worried with the potential of fog completely engulfing the Taj Mahal. But we got lucky – there was a mist but it added to the mystery of this modern day wonder.
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On a previous visit to this island country I had visited the Singapore Botanical Gardens and the image of these amazing verdant gardens had stuck with me over many years. I was very excited to be visiting again.
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Exploring Rajasthan’s “Pink City”, with its population of around 3½ million. We’d visit the Palace of the Winds, walk among temples and enjoy the sights and sounds of the street markets.
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Humayon’s Tomb is set within a complex with extensive and lush gardens, amongst which are scattered several elaborate tombs. The largest structure is Humayan’s Tomb, a phenomenal structure which is believed to have been the template for the Taj Mahal.
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Qutab Minar is a minaret that forms part of the Qutab complex, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Qutab Minar was established along with Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque around 1192 by Qutab-us-din Aibak, the first ruler of the Delhi Sultanate.
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During our visit we had the pleasure of staying at the Dera Mandawa, which is conveniently located in the heart of all the action in Jaipur. (accommodation / hotel / dining)
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Exploring Rajasthan’s “Pink City”, with its population of around 3½ million. We’d visit the Palace of the Winds, walk among temples and enjoy the sights and sounds of the street markets.
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A visit to the extraordinary observatory and the City Palace in the heart of Jaipur
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We spent 3 wonderful days based at the Wanderlust Hotel in Singapore. A quirky but fun boutique hotel located in the Little India district in Singapore. Perfect accommodation for short stay in this vibrant city.
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A visit to the spectacular Amer (or Amber) Fort located about 11 km from the Rajasthan city of Jaipur. Well worth taking the time to visit (allow about 2 hours).
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A packed 2 day itinerary visiting the major historical sites of Old and New Delhi.
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In search of tigers but only found some mating hyenas – much rarer! When we got back to the car our guide said that the train had made up some of its lost time, so it was now a bit of a rush to get to the station. We need not have worried, because like most things in this country […]
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A trip through the downtown of Singapore provides a contrast in styles; colonial buildings and an ultra-modern skyscrapers.
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Accommodation: We enjoyed a 2 day, 3 night stay at Khem villas during our tiger safari at Ranthambore National Park.
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