Wandering through the Lake District
Our trip through the UK with the in-laws was just about coming to an end but we had saved the best until last - the Lake District. Ade and I...
Finding paradise on Tokoriki Island
We have arrived in paradise. Sitting in the bar at Amanuca on Tokoriki Island, a group of Fijian musicians playing in the background..
Coconuts, kava and crab races in Fiji
When you think of Fiji you think of gentle lapping waves, coconuts, brightly coloured fish and palm trees. Imagine then waking up ever morning hearing the ocean crashing outside...
48 hours in Paris
Ahhh Paris! No trip to Europe is complete without a side trip to Paris. So, while we were here to see Switzerland this time around, we couldn't really come...
The visual splendour of the Taj Mahal – Agra’s jewel
We're standing in front of one of the world's most iconic buildings. The Taj Mahal. It is stunning, even more beautiful than it appears in all those images...
Exploring the beauty of Konstance and Apenzell
Our trip to Konstance in Germany was unexpected. We had arrived the day before at my cousin, Jon's place in Switzerland and he was speaking at a conference in...
Four reasons you’ll fall in love with India
India is renowned for its majestic monuments and the Taj Mahal, the most famous of them all, certainly lives up to the hype. But there are many other delights...
Five, ok six, towns to visit in Tuscany
We've all seen those images of Tuscany - you know the ones. Emerald green mountains, mist rolling across vineyards and medieval walled cities...
Five national parks to see the ‘Big 5’ in Kenya
Let's face it, if you're thinking of going to Kenya you probably want to see wildlife. And not just any wildlife, you want to see the 'Big 5' -...
Gwalior – a ‘quiet’ introduction to India
We arrive in Delhi at 4am and head straight for New Delhi train station - no local currency, not hotel booking, no train ticket and only a loose plan...