Madrid: A Harmonious Marriage of Classical and Contemporary Beauty

What's the Allure? Although considered to be a fairly young capital city by European standards, Madrid has proudly held its prestigious position in Spain since the mid 16th century. Since its inception in 1561, this classic...
Tipsy Tea Tale cocktail served in a delicate floral china teacup at Sura in Jaipur

Cocktails in Jaipur: The Good, the Bad and the Overpriced

Updated: 20 October 2026 From inventive Indian flavours to questionable service, a few years of Friday nights in Jaipur's cocktail bars. My cocktail arrived in a delicate floral china cup. The sort that Grandma kept safely...

Day 20 – 25 April 2011 – Clean Air, Green Grass and Tranquillity

Updated October 2021 As today was ANZAC day, we caught the extremely efficient train (MRT) to Kranji and then walked the short distance to the War Cemetery to mark our respects. As this was our only...