Bangkok – Know Before You Go
Thailand is the heart of Southeast Asia, and its capital city, Bangkok, is its beating pulse. Often referred to as the City of Angels, Bangkok will overload all five senses with its contrasting chaos...
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: Unveiling Jaipur’s Mixology Magic
Are you searching for the best place to enjoy cocktails in Jaipur?
I have lived sporadically in Jaipur for several months each year for the last 8 years. Consequently, I've witnessed its evolution first-hand.
In my...
7 Jaipur Street Foods To Tickle Your Taste Buds!
Updated: 11 December 2022
Is there a better way to experience a country’s culture than by exploring its street food?
India is jam-packed full of incredible street foods to indulge in. The trick is to know...
Day 18 – 23 April 2011 – Farewell Mumbai
Updated October 2011
What an experience last night at the game. Mumbai Indians won a close game and the atmosphere at the stadium was excellent. Certainly the best of the venues we’d been to.
But what...
An Unforgettable Afternoon with Sampa at Elefantastic
I’ll confess that I am neither overly fond of domestic pets or an animal activist. But that doesn’t mean that I’ll support animal cruelty or suffering.
Quite the opposite. I’ll further admit that I went...
Exploring Portugal’s Food: From Asbestos Tonsils to A Sweet Tooth
Last Updated: 26 August 2022
Feeling warm sand between your toes on Portugal’s finest golden beaches is an unforgettable experience.
But you can work up quite an appetite! Fortunately, the Algarve boasts some of Portugal’s best...
Day 6 – 11 April 2011: Delhi to Agra Road Trip
Updated: August 2021
This morning I had mixed feelings. On the one hand, I would have liked to have stayed in Delhi longer (as it exceeded my expectations) but on the other hand we were...
Huka Prawn Park: Giant Malayasian River Prawns Evade Capture
Our mission was simple. I would lead a small task force of seafood lovers and infiltrate Huka Prawn Park to snatch as many prawns as we could in 3 hours and return to base.
Codenamed...
72 Hours in Taupō, New Zealand
There’s so much to see and do in and around Taupō. Where do you begin? How much time do you need to visit Taupō?
To really experience Taupō you should plan for a minimum of...