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  • Siem Reap and the World Class Ancient Wonder of Angkor WatSiem Reap and the World Class Ancient Wonder of Angkor Wat
    Having spent a few days relaxing on Cambodia’s southern beaches, it was time to get back to some serious sightseeing. What better place than the northwestern town of Siem Reap …
  • South Korea’s Heart and Seoul; What not to missSouth Korea’s Heart and Seoul; What not to miss
    Most of the following pictures are from a week I spent in Seoul for a work trip, they may offer you some ideals or inspiration to visit yourself!
  • Cruising California’s Los Angeles and San FranciscoCruising California’s Los Angeles and San Francisco
    Not long after returning to work after a recent trip around the former Yogoslavia, I thought to myself as I stared out the window that 'if I didn't do it now, I …
  • Paris and the Louvre MuseumParis and the Louvre Museum
    I have visited the cosmopolitan capital of France on a number of occasions and am always struck by its beauty and monuments. It truly is one of the world’s great …
  • Lao’s Vang Vieng River Tubing and the Capital VientianeLao’s Vang Vieng River Tubing and the Capital Vientiane
    The next destination on my travels through Laos was Vang Vieng. The bus ride through the mountains of central Lao’s from Luang Prabang proved to be the worse of the …
  • The West Coast, Stavanger and Hiking to Norways Iconic PreikestolenThe West Coast, Stavanger and Hiking to Norways Iconic Preikestolen
    Stavanger on the south-western coast of Norway is the home of Norway’s North Sea oil industry and its third largest city. As a result, Stavanger and the surrounding region, has …
  • Ancient Egyptian Capital of Luxor and the Valley of the Kings and QueensAncient Egyptian Capital of Luxor and the Valley of the Kings and Queens
    The modern day city of Luxor in Upper (southern) Egypt is another tourist and intrepid traveller mecca as it is the site of the Ancient Egyptian city of Thebes on …
  • Crossing the Iranian Border to the Middle Eastern Town of YazdCrossing the Iranian Border to the Middle Eastern Town of Yazd
    For over 2,500 years Persia (modern day Iran) has been home to various Empires, including some of history’s greatest, that was until January 1979 when the ‘Glorious Islamic Revolution’ overthrew …
  • Brilliant Barcelona’s Best AttractionsBrilliant Barcelona’s Best Attractions
    The following are some pictures from a brief trip to Barcelona I made before boarding the Hanjin Brussels, hopefully they may offer you some ideals or inspiration to visit yourself!
  • Mumbai and India’s West CoastMumbai and India’s West Coast
    India is approximately 11 times the size of New Zealand (my home country) and as of 2008 has 270 times the population. If New Zealand had the population density of …
  • Visiting Osaka and the Historic HiroshimaVisiting Osaka and the Historic Hiroshima
    As part of a long weekend stopover after a work trip to South Korea from New Zealand, I took the opportunity to explore Osaka and Hiroshima. I would not spend …
  • The Backpacking Mecca of BangkokThe Backpacking Mecca of Bangkok
    Bangkok is an enormous modern city that is alive with nightlife and energy. It is Thailand's spiritual, cultural, political, commercial, educational and diplomatic centre. Many intrepid travellers may initially be …
  • Hong Kong an Interesting Destination or Entertaining StopoverHong Kong an Interesting Destination or Entertaining Stopover
    Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. It's a place with multiple personalities as a result of being both Cantonese Chinese and having been …
  • Egypt’s Capital Cairo and the Eternal Giza PyramidsEgypt’s Capital Cairo and the Eternal Giza Pyramids
    Travel to and from the coastal town of Alexandria and Cairo can easily be done by train as it’s a three and a half hour train ride across the fertile …
  • Oslo Norway’s CapitalOslo Norway’s Capital
    When I arrived into Oslo, Norway’s capital, by plane on a warm summers evening I instantly got excited; a different language, scenery, warm air and blondes instead of redheads! I …
  • The World Famous Wagah Border Closing Ceremony (Between Pakistan and India)The World Famous Wagah Border Closing Ceremony (Between Pakistan and India)
    A 45 minute drive by shared taxi from Amritsar (the most convenient way of getting to the border), is the Wagah border between India and Pakistan; site of the world …
  • Danish Escape and Perfect for a Weekend Break – CopenhagenDanish Escape and Perfect for a Weekend Break – Copenhagen
    The capital of Denmark and home to over one million Danes, Copenhagen is beautiful and friendly city which is big enough to offer any of the advantages of a world …
  • Backpacking through Syria’s Northern Cities and Tourist HighlightsBackpacking through Syria’s Northern Cities and Tourist Highlights
    As part of my overland journey from India to Egypt, I would take the opportunity to visit and explore Syria, which in 2009 was stable and peaceful. My Belgium travelling …
  • What not to Miss in Belgium and NetherlandsWhat not to Miss in Belgium and Netherlands
    These pictures are some of the highlights from my time exploring Benelux. Hopefully they might give some ideas or inspire you to visit for yourself!
  • Fishing with friends in BergenFishing with friends in Bergen
    With my week in Oslo behind me and the journey over the Hardangervidda plateau via the Bergen Line complete, I was met in Bergen by our family friend Reagan; I …
  • Jordan’s Amman and its Best Day Trips to Jeresh and the Dead SeaJordan’s Amman and its Best Day Trips to Jeresh and the Dead Sea
    I began my trip through Jordan by arriving overland from Damascus, Syrian’s capital, to Amman, Jordan’s Capital. Officially known as The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Jordan is a relatively small …
  • Beijings Top AttractionsBeijings Top Attractions
    As my epic intrepid adventure along the Trans-Mongolian Railway reached its end by arriving in Beijing, a new adventure would begin; a month exploring the Mighty Dragon. Beijing is the …
  • A Guide for your Trip to the Munich Oktoberfest – Hints, Tips and AdviceA Guide for your Trip to the Munich Oktoberfest – Hints, Tips and Advice
    The Munich Oktoberfest is held over 16 to 18 days in the final weeks of September and early October and is regarded as the largest beer fest in the world, …
  • Sights and Delights of Deira, Dubai’s Old TownSights and Delights of Deira, Dubai’s Old Town
    Deira is a suburb of Dubai which is located near the International Airport, in the U.A.E. Historically, Deira has been the commercial center of Dubai, but has been losing its …
  • Party in Medieval Prague, Delightful Český KrumlovParty in Medieval Prague, Delightful Český Krumlov
    Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic and one of the largest cities in Central Europe which has been the center of the historic region of Bohemia for centuries. …
  • Overland to Oman’s Capital Muscat and Interesting Day TripsOverland to Oman’s Capital Muscat and Interesting Day Trips
    On the penultimate day in Dubai, I opened Derrek’s Arabian Lonely Planet and started to read about Oman.  Towards the bottom of the first page it read:"Oman is not the …
  • Iran’s Must See City – The Eternal EsfahanIran’s Must See City – The Eternal Esfahan
    No trip to Iran is complete without venturing to Esfahan; Iran’s most scenic city.  The central city is awash with beautifully maintained parks delightful hand-painted tiling and a magnificent public …
  • Intrepid Sleeper Journey to ChongqingIntrepid Sleeper Journey to Chongqing
    Chongqing lies at the convergence of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers (where I would start my Yangtze cruise to the Three Gorges Dam) and is 800km and 16 hours by …
  • Israel’s Cultural Heart, Jerusalem, the West Bank and the Near-by Dead SeaIsrael’s Cultural Heart, Jerusalem, the West Bank and the Near-by Dead Sea
    Jerusalem is the capital and largest city in Israel and is holy to three of the world’s great religions (Islam, Christianity, and Judaism) and is considered as one of the …
  • The Walled Ancient City of Xian & the Terracotta WarriorsThe Walled Ancient City of Xian & the Terracotta Warriors
    Xi’an in Central China is a city of some eight million souls and one of the oldest cities in China. Xi’an is the former home to 73 former emperors including …

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  • GermanyGermany
    Germany (Deutschland to the locals) is one of the largest countries in Europe and officially …
  • PakistanPakistan
    Pakistan does conjure up thoughts of military coups, political assassinations, political instability, Islamic extremists, suicide …
  • ScotlandScotland
    Scotland is a beautiful country well-known for its dramatic scenery of mountains and valleys, rolling …
  • SyriaSyria
    It is not advisable that you visit Syria while the Civil War, that begun after …
  • Mountain Kingdom of NepalMountain Kingdom of Nepal
    Nepal is a landlocked country, between Tibet and India. It’s a culturally rich country with …
  • RussiaRussia
    Russia is by far the world’s largest nation, despite straddling the divide between Europe and …
  • LaosLaos
    Officially known as the Lao People's Democratic Republic, Laos is a landlocked country in central …
  • SingaporeSingapore
    Singapore is a city-state in Southeast Asia. Founded as a British trading colony in 1819, …
  • WalesWales
    Wales is one of the countries that make up the United Kingdom. Rich in history …
  • ItalyItaly
    Located in Southern Europe, along the shores of the Mediterranean Sea and bordered in the …

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