My first trip to Bangkok was on the tails of my hubby’s golf group. They were making their pilgrimage to overseas putting greens. The golf widows didn’t intend being caddies so we were left to...
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My first trip to Bangkok was on the tails of my hubby’s golf group. They were making their pilgrimage to overseas putting greens. The golf widows didn’t intend being caddies so we were left to...
If you hear Western Australians talking about going Douth, you can conclude they’re heading Down South to Busselton, Dunsborough, Yallingup, Margaret River or Albany. They are all coastal towns south...
Fremantle is a port city with a long maritime history. It is an attractive location with two aquatic boundaries – the Swan River and the Indian Ocean. The arrival of Italian and Greek migrants...
Our last stop in South America before heading home was Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina. Every big city boasts a main square and this one has the Plaza de Mayo. You can feast your eyes on the...
Machu Picchu is a Peruvian highlight and topped our wishlist. With this as our key destination, we weaved in other cities we wanted to visit in Peru. It meant criss-crossing the continent from Rio in...
The first time I heard about the Iguazu Falls was through a couple we met when travelling in Canada. They raved about how spectacular it was, a destination not to be missed. I filed...
The unusual topography of Rio is striking as you drive from the airport along the coast. It is a dramatic sight of mountains which seem to emerge from the water. The city derived its name from the...
Of the Southeast Asian countries in our geographical neighbourhood, we associated Vietnam mostly with the war of the 60s and 70s and the international campaign to end it. The country emerged from...
We’re covering Cambodia and Vietnam on this trip, starting in Siem Reap, Cambodia, then travelling north along the coast up to Hanoi. Cambodia is one of the oldest countries in SE Asia and best...
A visit to the Holy Land has been on our bucket list for a while. However, the time was never right, political situations were tense, and it got postponed to the next year and the next. Some...
Barcelona is a colourful and vibrant city in the Catalonian region of Spain. With only four days at our disposal, I chalked out an eventful schedule to soak in the delights of this city in a short...
Our trip to Manila was planned at short notice, after we received an invitation from my brother who was temporarily stationed there. We had a stopover in Hong Kong and then a short flight to Manila...
Alaska had never been anywhere near the top of my travel destinations mainly because of its remote location. A close friend who is a travel consultant and cruise specialist convinced me otherwise and...
One of the best ways to enjoy spectacular views of the Canadian Rockies is from the Rocky Mountaineer train. Calgary We arrived in Calgary, Alberta, a couple of days prior to the train departure...
I’ve always been captivated by France and its history. Having studied French as an optional language at school increased my fascination. Paris was therefore high on our European itinerary and on...
Melbourne is not the ideal place for a winter getaway for someone like me living in the sunshine state! However, the lure of a football game to see my favourite team was enough to...
The Kerala backwaters have been a well-kept secret for a long time but increasing tourist interest in recent years has resulted in it becoming a popular travel destination. Cochin We arrived in...
Geneva was a planned stop on our train journey from Paris to Rome. Train travel in Europe is fast and fantastic as it only takes a short time to move between cities and countries. The TGV from Paris...
My first overseas holiday was in Switzerland so it always has a special place in my heart. We alighted at Zurich and took the train to Lucerne (Luzern), just an hour south. Everything functions...
