Exotic is often used when describing Asia. An amazingly diverse continent, a land of mystery, legend, and a place where you can experience culture at its most magnificent.
If a time warp can transport us to any era in the universe, I would love to be witness to the sound of a hammer and chisel on stone by medieval sculptors, carving and displaying the erotica of yore at…
Most newlyweds treat themselves to a honeymoon after their wedding. Now becoming popular are parents-to-be treating themselves to a “baby-moon”, a relaxing and/or romantic destination for couples who want to squeeze in one last trip before their child is born.…
“Nice Moustache Maharaja!” shouted another grinning local to my fellow traveller Campbell, as he and I walked through the dusty streets of Jaisalmer, in India’s North-Western state of Rajasthan. We were two scruffy backpackers making our way through postcard India, in…
As globetrotters, we think you’d agree that when you’re travelling, there are few ways you can really embrace a culture than trying their local favourite spirit. When in Rome, as the saying goes. However, no one on planet earth seems…
Photo: East Rift Valley National Scenic Area, Taiwan For most of us when we think of Taiwan we think of the capital Taipei and a large crowded city, but there is so much more beyond Taipei. Visually breathtaking, Taiwan is a…
Looking for a pristine strip of beach, a healthy dose of culture, and indulgent luxury at an affordable price? It’s not too good to be true, if you’re willing to spend extra time getting there. As a travel company sales-team manager,…
What makes for not just a good beach holiday but an unforgettable beach holiday? The sand, the sea, the location, the presence of crowds for people watching or the lack of crowds for privacy, the most out there destination or…
Hong Kong is just one of those cities you have to visit, at least once, in your lifetime. There’s literally too much to do, to see, and to eat! It’s a city which can actually be a trip unto itself,…
I’m in awe! I remember a few years back, I was sent this viral video on “great places you absolutely must visit” and these incredible rainbow hued hills of the Danxia Landform Park were one of the images. That image…
The Philippines offers an incredibly diverse mix of cultures, traditions and sights, each seemingly intended to entice and intrigue… and is a perfect place for the adventure seeker. Beautiful, exotic, lush and with more than 7,000 islands packed to the…
The King of the jungle in not only in Africa. Almost extinct, the Asiatic Lion still roams the land in the Indian sub-continent. Just south east of Agra, home to the Taj Mahal , is the Gir National Park in the…
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