Earlier this month, I headed to Ljubljana in Slovenia for a short break. Although the main focus for the visit was celebrating turning another year older, in Bled, we couldn’t miss an opportunity for a day in the capital, Ljubljana. As the old town is prohibited to cars, exploring the area is not only easy, […]
Aside from being probably the cosiest city in Scandinavia, Copenhagen’s also deemed as an expensive destination, so during a long weekend visit, I endeavoured to hunt down the things you can do on a budget there. Copenhagen, the home of Lego During the cold weather, it’s safe to say, you really do need to wrap […]
Travelling in Malaysia during Ramadan, in predominantly Muslim areas, can be frustrating if you are not prepared. However it can also be an interesting and rewarding cultural experience. Ketupat palas (sticky rice parcels wrapped in palm leaves) Last year I spent both Ramadan and Hari Raya, which succeeds the month of fasting, in Malaysia. Ramadan […]
How many people have Brazil on their bucket list? Of course, this year and 2016 will inevitably be attracting visitors, with the World Cup, Olympics and Paralympics taking place. However, if you plan your trip carefully, there are some places you should try to include in your itinerary as well as the capital, Rio de […]
The weather forecast threatened rain over the weekend, but that wasn’t going to stop me heading into the city. Today I enjoyed the celebrations and parade, which was part of the Trooping the Colour annual event. Coldstream guards A well known ceremony, performed by regiments of the British and Commonwealth armies, has been a tradition […]
Kuching is the capital of the Malaysian state of Sarawak, which is located on the north west of the island of Borneo. Sarawak is known for the indigenous tribes who live in long houses, as well as it’s British colonial heritage. The Chinese and Indian migrants have also made quite an impact in this area, […]