Intrepid Cities and Cultural locations

Fishing 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 …
Paris 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 …
A 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, …
Sweden’s Jokkmokk Winter Market
Held for three days from the first Thursday in February, every year since 1605, the Jokkmokk market (Jokkmokks Marknad) is a fascinating and unique cultural experience. The town of Jokkmokk …
Hong 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 …
Shiraz 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 …
Beautiful 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 …
France’s Oardour-sur-Gland, Milau Viaduct and Toulouse
When my English friend Dave caught wind that I was soon to be back in London and needed to make my way to Barcelona, he was only too happy to …
Iran’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 …
Visiting 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 …
Crossing 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 …
Visiting the World Famous Champagne Houses in Reims and Epernay
While living in London it is popular to made regular trips to and around Europe, so when I was invited to join a group of 12 others (10 of them …
Singapore 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 …
The 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 …
Loving 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 …
Siem 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 …
Downtown Dubai; Sights, Sounds and Getting Around
Several decades ago Dubai’s Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, realizing that oil reserves would one day be exhausted, began a process to diversify the economy to relieve it of …
Overland 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 …
Jordan’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 …
Cruising 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 …
Surprising Tel Aviv, Historic Haifa and the Glorious Galilee Sea
During my time living in Sweden in 2010 I decided to take the opportunity to visit several Israeli friends that I had met while travelling through Southeast Asia who lived …
A Day in the Capital of Saxony, the Historical Dresden
When travelling through Germany you’ll likely visit Berlin at some point, if you do consider making an overnight trip to Dresden which is the capital of the state of Saxony …
Awe Inspiring Historic Palmyra, an Ancient Wonder and Treasure of Humanity
Situated near the center of the Syrian Desert, Palmyra - the former desert oasis trading hub - dates from as early as 200 B.C. and thrived for hundreds of years, persisting …
Beijings 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 …
Philadelphia to New York City
As our Coast to Coast adventure across the United States headed further up the east coast from Washington DC towards New York City, we’d stop into Philadelphia for a Philly …
Backpacking 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 …
Brilliant 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!
Israel’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 …
What 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!
London’s Best Yearly Event – The All England Wimbledon Championship
The All England Wimbledon Tennis Championship is considered the world’s greatest tournament on account of the quality of tennis, the prize money, celebrities viewing matches from the Royal Box and …