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Category Archives: Asia
Delhi was more than I expected to be honest. The vibrancy and “controlled” chaos is unlike anything I’ve seen elsewhere.
(updated 30 August 2020) Delhi was more than I expected to be honest. I knew that I would find poverty, immense poverty, and I suspected that I would harassed by men seeing the foreigner and by young children desperate to … Continue reading
Mumbai is an incredible mix of old and new, upscale and slums, modernity and the way things have always been done… all of which should not be missed.
An incredible mix of old and new, upscale and slums, modernity and the way things have always been done… all of which should not be missed. Nites As this was my first time in Mumbai and I was here for … Continue reading
Chennai, where the people are so incredibly kind, the city takes pride in itself, and the way that southern Indians meld and blend spices calms me, and takes my breath away.
I love southern India: the people are kind, the city is fairly clean, and the way that southern Indians meld and blend spices calms me, and takes my breath away. Nites Oh my goodness, I am in love! The Leela … Continue reading
Posted in Chennai, India
Tagged Chennai, Dakshina Chitra, Krishna’s Butter Ball, Leela Palace, Mahabalipuram, Taj Majal
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Kolkata is probably the most “melting pot” culture of all the cities that I’ve visited in India.
Kolkata is probably the most “melting pot” culture of all the cities that I’ve visited in India. And, like New Delhi, you will encounter poverty right next to luxury and with very few exceptions, will one encroach on the other. … Continue reading
This town, Thalpe, along with Galle Fort to the east, have made me fall in love with Sri Lanka.
Thalpe, along with Galle Fort to the East, have made me fall in love with Sri Lanka. The people are so kind and the laid back beach culture that has taken over is a welcomed respite especially if you are … Continue reading
Posted in Sri Lanka, Thalpe (Galle Fort)
Tagged Galle, Galle Fort, stilt fisherman, surf, Temple, tuktuk
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Close enough to Yala National Park for the perfect safari
I would recommend 2 days max in Tissamaharama. I’ve read that there is wonderful history to this little town but much of that has gone, or I couldn’t find it, such that it is a hustle and bustle little town. … Continue reading
Posted in Sri Lanka, Tissamaharama (near Yala National Park)
Tagged Elephants, leopards, mongoose, mosquitos, peacocks, sri lanka, Yala National Park
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Colombo works in all of its magic and intertwined wonder.
Colombo is an interesting mix of cultures that it really makes this lovely country difficult to point to just one influence: there is the Indian influence, just to the north of this lovely little island; the British influence in its … Continue reading
Shanghai – the new, modern China that is probably more “western” than any other place I visited.
Shanghai is an amazing place, and is arguably the most modern of China’s cities, if not the most western, but when taken in to consideration with the rest of China and what it has to offer, it really shouldn’t be missed! Continue reading
Posted in Asia, China, Shanghai
Tagged Cool Docks, Design Hotel, Pudong, Shanghai, The Waterhouse on South Bund, Waterhouse, Wujiang Road, Wujie Vegetarian Restaurant
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Hangzhou/West Lake – a wonderful, relaxing, lake-side retreat to recharge and recenter before your next stop in the mad-packed land that is China.
West Lake – a wonderful, relaxing, lake-side retreat to recharge and recenter before your next stop in the mad-packed land that is China. Continue reading
Posted in Asia, China, Hangzhou, Uncategorized
Tagged Baochu Pagoda, Baopu Daoist Temple, Bei Causeway, lotus flowers, Shanghai, Silver Lake, Su Causeway, West Lake
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Chengdu – pandas, not to mention a laid back city (for China) but also one of the fastest growing and inviting cities.
Pandas. What more is there to say?! Don’t hire a guide, just follow my easy instructions and you’ll have an amazing time! Continue reading
The perfect place to see the Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China really must be on everyone’s bucket list. It’s a work out, and an architectural feat of magnitude impossible to match! Continue reading
Posted in Asia, Beigou, China
Tagged Beigou Village, Beijing, Great Wall of China, Mutianyu
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The rapidly disappearing old parts of the city – the hutong – are a sight to behold
The rapidly disappearing old parts of the city – the hutong – are a sight to behold and should be seen before it is too late. Continue reading
Posted in Beijing
Tagged Confuscian Temple, Forbidden City, Great Wall, Great Wall of China, Hutong, Lama Temple, LostPlate Food Tour, Temple, Temple of Heaven
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Yalikavak Turkey – It’s not Bodrum, but a better neighbor
So Yalikavak isn’t in Bodrum. And so it may be a “suburb” albeit a hike away. Don’t hold it against them and go here for further recharging. And if you need a bit of culture, do the trip to Pamukkale: it’s worth your time and a numb butt! Continue reading
Posted in Yalikavak (Bodrum)
Tagged beach, Pamukkale, recharge, ruins, turkey, yalikavak
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Fethiye Turkey – The perfect place to relax and unwind
I can’t really explain what it was about Fethiye that I loved but I did and I cant wait to return! I hope you enjoy it too! Continue reading
Canakkale, Turkey
Canakkale is really an interesting little village right on the Dardanelles whose major claim to fame is Troy. As such, Canakkale is pretty much the only place to stay if you want to take a dolmus (really, a public mini … Continue reading
Selcuk, Turkey
Selcuk is an interesting place and one that is hard to recommend to be honest. If it weren’t for its proximity to Efes (Ephesus), I wouldn’t even recommend it. But because it is the closest place to stay for Efes, … Continue reading
Alacati, Turkey
Alacati is a small village a couple of kilometres from the beaches and don’t worry, you can do the walk with ease. Not only is the walk pleasant and you will see numerous summer houses, but it also gives you a bit of a push for the long day ahead of relaxing on the beach. Continue reading
istanbul Turkey
If you ever have the chance to go to istanbul, you really must go. What an amazing, splendid, and gorgeous place Continue reading
Posted in Asia, Turkey
Tagged ayasofya, black sea, Gallata Tower, istanbul, mosques, sultanahmet
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