Thailand is one of the easiest places to travel or experience. Whether you’re planning to visit solo, with a friend or other half, or even with kids. I’ve collated my picks from Thailand to help with planning a trip there, whatever the time of year. These are the best bits summarised, so you can pick […]
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Quick list: where to find a bite to eat in Hong Kong
First timers may find it difficult when trying to find a place to sit down for just a bite to eat in Hong Kong. There are numerous choices to suit every budget. This is just a quick list with a handful of recommendations from my recent trip there, which may come in handy. Top tip: […]
7 specialities made in Taiwan
I remember when it seemed like everything was made in Taiwan. Plastic items, dolls, computer parts; all with the same little ‘Made in Taiwan’ label. Back then it didn’t really dawn on me that Taiwan was much more than a gigantic factory, or that its status as a country was so ambiguous. These days everything […]
Where to visit in 2018
The 2018 recommendations from Lonely Planet (countries and cities) and Rough Guides (destinations) make interesting reading as always, and in fact, I’m able to second a few of those for sure. As for my own list of where to visit in 2018 – it’s hard to start a new year without compiling more than one. […]
5 small island escapes in south-east Asia
With a lifetime of adventure, south-east Asia is way up on my recommendations list. At this time of year as we start preparing to scrape ice off our windscreens before work, it’s the palm fringed islands that I would suggest if you are planning an escape. Throughout south-east Asia many islands are becoming so popular […]
Must try Moroccan meals
The food in Morocco is as diverse as it’s culture. With the Berber, Arabic, French and Spanish influence, wherever you travel around Morocco you can find a variety of local specialities and of course numerous versions of the originally North African Berber dish, tagine. So where to start on the menu? Here’s my recommendations for […]