Cambodia is such an amazing country, and as a first time visitor, I really wasn’t sure what to expect (even though I did a lot of reading and research before I left home) but it offers you so much, from the magnificient of Angkor Wat to the somber Killing Fields.
I highly recommend sunrise at Angkor Wat, even if […]
Having just completed the trek to the top of Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, I can safely say that, fantastic though the views are, you don’t do it for the scenery - its all about personal challenge!
I took the Machame route (camping) which is more scenic than the more common Marangu route (huts), but much more strenuous. […]
My Turkish adventures continue now………….Leaving Istanbul behind, we headed to the Gallipoli Peninsula, a place of emotional importance to Kiwis and Aussies. As we stood on Anzac Cove and gazed at the beaches and upwards to the Sphinx, you could imagine what the soldiers endured and when you visited Chunk Bair, what they achieved. We […]
Mashatu Game Reserve received a staggering rainfall of 124mm on the morning of 30 September, transforming the stark open plains into carpets of lush green. From the ranger’s diary “..we found the Majale Pride of Lions at the Vlei. It looks completely different to what it did yesterday…..water all around, just beautiful! We saw baboons, […]
The land of Cigars, Mojitos and Old Cars - Cuba certainly lived up to my expectionas. I had an amazing time - it was like stepping back in time 30 years. The locals are super friendly, and the music and architecture is great. With only two weeks to experience “the Pearl of the Antilles”, I […]
Picture acres and acres of grape vines with leaves turning yellow, red, gold and brown and all the gorgeous colours of autumn - contrasted against this are still some dark purple grapes hanging on the vines, clear blue skies, quaint ancient stone and tile buildings grey and brown and hazy hills of green as a […]
Buenos Dias Cancun…. I have arrived, after 24 hours plus of travelling to get here! I meet up with my fellow travellers and embarked on my 10 day Yucatan Panorama small group tour with G.A.P Adventures.
On Sunday nights in Merida everyone goes out (so much for Monday-ittis). Stages are set up in the streets and the […]
Istanbul is a great place to wander around in and get lost in, so we set off on foot to discover for ourselves with map, camera and water bottle in hand.
The Hippodrome in front of the Blue Mosque is where chariot races took place. And is rectangle in shape, surrounded by grass, gardens, paths and […]
After spending two weeks in India, and visiting so many places (Mumbai, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Agra and Delhi), I have to say Udaipur in Rajasthan won hands down as our favourite city.
Our Udaipur experience began with a walking tour of the local temple and the City Palace. The Palace is huge and stunning with amazing detailed […]
Bolivia, what a contrast to Peru … Lake Titicaca was fantastic from my excursion on a huge reed boat (motorized though it was) to the blessing bestowed on me by the chief of the people still living on Sun Island.
I arrived into La Paz on Independence Day - the city was so alive with street […]