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  • Munnar’s Memorable Tata Tea PlantationMunnar’s Memorable Tata Tea Plantation
    Once my time in Kerala’s west coast town of Kochi had come to an end, my French travel buddy and I boarded a local open-air bus from Kottayam enroute to …
  • 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 …
  • 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 …
  • Overland from Bangkok to Singapore via Malaysia’s PenangOverland from Bangkok to Singapore via Malaysia’s Penang
    After a busy few days in Bangkok, I headed south, straight past the lures of Southern Thailand's beaches (they’d have to wait for a future trip), directly to an island …
  • 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!
  • 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!
  • 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 …
  • Berlin’s Cultural and Historical AttractionsBerlin’s Cultural and Historical Attractions
    Berlin is the capital city of the Federal Republic of Germany and its largest city with a population of 4.5 million. Berlin is known for its historical significance as the …
  • Ancient Damascus, Surprising Western Yet Draped in HistoryAncient Damascus, Surprising Western Yet Draped in History
    Damascus (nicknamed City of Jasmine ) is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities on earth and on account of its physical location has been a transit point for many …
  • Packing for Pakistan’s LahorePacking for Pakistan’s Lahore
    Pakistan created in 1947 from the bloody partition with India, Pakistan became a state for Muslims lead by the much revered (in most parts) Mohammed Ali Jinnah. That word Pakistan …
  • Singapore and Bintan your own waySingapore and Bintan your own way
    Once my time in Penang had come to an end, I left on an overnight bus bound for Singapore the island city-state off southern Malaysia which is a regional global …
  • Loving LondonLoving London
    I ended up spending a few extra days in ATL due to the flight being over booked, but it worked out well in the end and I finally made it …
  • 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 …
  • Washington DC – Museum Capital of the World!Washington DC – Museum Capital of the World!
    Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States of America and the seat of its three branches of government, as well as the federal district of the U.S. The …
  • 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 …
  • 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 …
  • Beautiful Bath, a Visitors GuideBeautiful Bath, a Visitors Guide
    As part of a summer trip intrepidly travelling around the United Kingdom I had come to Bath as I was enroute to experience the Summer Solstice sunrise at Stonehenge. Bath …
  • 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 …
  • 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 …
  • Poland’s Warsaw, Krakow, Sopot and the CNH Plant in PlockPoland’s Warsaw, Krakow, Sopot and the CNH Plant in Plock
    It was meant to take 13 hours and three trains to get to Krakow in Southern Poland from our time in the Czech Republic, however, we did have a small …
  • Experiencing Sweden – The Year I Lived in GothenbergExperiencing Sweden – The Year I Lived in Gothenberg
    Gothenburg (known in Swedish as Göteborg) city, located on the west coast of Sweden and on the mouth of the Göta älv (Göta river) is the second-largest city in Sweden …
  • Advice for Viewing the Queens Birthday Celebration – Trooping the Colour, Royal Balcony Appearance & RAF FlybyAdvice for Viewing the Queens Birthday Celebration – Trooping the Colour, Royal Balcony Appearance & RAF Flyby
    Trooping the Colour is a traditional ceremony performed by regiments of the British and Commonwealth armies with a long history that originates on the battlefield where a regiment slowly marches their …
  • 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 …
  • An Intrepid Backpackers Experience of SaigonAn Intrepid Backpackers Experience of Saigon
    Vietnam (officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam) is a country that has a long history of fighting for its independence.  The Chinese occupied the country for a 1,000 years before …
  • 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 …
  • 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 …
  • 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 …
  • Visiting the Sacred Hindu City of VaranasiVisiting the Sacred Hindu City of Varanasi
    Varanasi is an historical city in the northern part of India, not far from Nepal that is located on the banks of the holy Ganga (Ganges) River. It is considered …
  • Shiraz and the Timeless PersepolisShiraz and the Timeless Persepolis
    If you are travelling around Iran, no doubt with Esfahan somewhere on your itinerary (at some point) then make use of Iran’s ultra modern line of intercity buses and travel …
  • How to Visit the World Famous Petra, Jordan’s Best AttractionHow to Visit the World Famous Petra, Jordan’s Best Attraction
    Jordan’s most popular attraction is the UNESCO World Heritage site of Petra, located in the southwest corner of the Hashemite Kingdom. Petra was once the thriving trading hub and capital …

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  • GreeceGreece
    In recent times Greece may have been making headlines in the financial news, but it’s …
  • WalesWales
    Wales is one of the countries that make up the United Kingdom. Rich in history …
  • CambodiaCambodia
    The Kingdom of Cambodia in central Southeast Asia maybe a relatively small country, but it …
  • ItalyItaly
    Located in Southern Europe, along the shores of the Mediterranean Sea and bordered in the …
  • SyriaSyria
    It is not advisable that you visit Syria while the Civil War, that begun after …
  • Czech RepublicCzech Republic
    The Czech Republic is not a large country but has a rich and eventful history. …
  • JordanJordan
    Jordan, located on the banks of the Jordan River (and the saline Dead Sea) has …
  • NorwayNorway
    Best known for its impossibly steep-sided fjords that stretch north along it’s rough and rocky …
  • EgyptEgypt
    Egypt is perhaps best known as the home of the ancient Egyptian civilization, with its …
  • Iranian Days & NightsIranian Days & Nights
    With a long and rich history stretching back to before the Persian Empire, Iran, an …

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