A temple in a tree is actually possible! Hidden inside a tree is a Buddhist temple, not far out of Bangkok, Wat Bang Kung is found (around 100 km out of Bangkok), but you need to look to see it because the tree roots have grown over the temple! We’ve just been to the Floating Markets nearby […]
When we first arrived at Bangkok we were informed that the old Floating Markets of Bangkok were …. gone …. finished …. kaput …. over. Oh No! Having visited them 30 years ago, they were one of the memories that I thought would remain institutional forever. A memory I wanted to share with my son. […]
Recently we decided to continue our world journey and head from Africa via Thailand, and then onto Malaysia. When I was researching, I discovered the hottest new holiday destination for Australian families, so we decided we just had to go and check it out. We are so glad we did. We had an amazing time, […]
We step up to the window and before us is the most magical view of Bangkok City at twilight. Colored taxis whirl below us like ants an army of ants, as the city slowly becomes a speckled display of lights. For us, this is a magical moment. Right outside the bedroom area of our Dusit […]
If you would like ‘a little bit of simply stunning’, then take a look at this. We lie on our day beds under the canvas of clear blue sky. Opposite it is the luxurious outdoor swimming pool, and the sun glistens on the cobalt blue water, inviting us in. It is only 10:00 a.m. and we can’t believe we have […]
Thailand prides itself on its excellent service. The Thai’s are precise, punctual, and extremely helpful in most cases, and after a long flight from Kenya, Africa we were so pleased to finally arrive in Bangkok at our centrally located hotel in busy Bangkok. It was barely dinner time, but I hadn’t slept much in the […]
Do you have a ‘bucket list’ of places you want to travel to and things you want to see and do in this wide and wonderful world? If you are a busy person; live the business or executive life; only have a day stopover on your flight; have a sporting or team commitments; or health […]
Most travelers dream of going on safari in Africa, with their head poking out of a Land-rover, or sitting in a retro truck as it bumps over the orange dust giving their backs and buttocks an African massage. But like most travelers, we found ourselves seeking a little luxury as well. We had roughed it […]
It is time for us to ‘hit the road’, after several weeks volunteering with mission work in remote Uganda. We are excited to see Africa, and I’ve been really brave in what comes next. We have hired a 4WD from a fabulous company called Expedient Car Hire who delivered it right to our hotel, and at […]
They say ‘Your home is your castle’ – right? From humble homes to luxury mansions, homeowners all over the world need to leave their ‘castles’, and for a myriad of reasons, they take leave of absence of the place dearest to their heart. They leave behind their world treasures, their family heirlooms, their treasured memories, their […]
We have just finished the most amazing month in Costa Brava, a region near the top right section of Spain in an area called Catalunya. We have been here for a travel writers conference called TBEX and decided to come and stay for a little time earlier than the Congress, and stay a little longer […]
The minute you walk into Fiori di Murano at the Royal Hotel Sanremo your eyes fixed on the glass flowers. These appear suspended from the ceiling, as chandeliers, on the walls, and artistically decorate this magnificent restaurant. We have made a reservation for the smaller of the two dining rooms, with the larger being a grand room […]
