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Are travellers just bums?
It is a common belief that people who prioritise travel in their lives and turn their backs on career-building, buying houses and all the other readily accepted norms in society are bums, but is that true? Who are travellers? It is easy to use the term ‘travellers’ and group people together, but in fact everyone travels differently and for a variety of reasons. Some people become travellers temporarily each year when they go on an annual holiday. Others travel for extended periods, such as those on round-the-world trips and expats who live and work overseas to further their careers, or simply for the experience. There is a growing group of…
Wat Pho
Thailand is the land of ornate and spectacular temples and no visit to Thailand is complete without taking in a temple or two. Wat Pho, which you may remember Leo DiCaprio visiting in the movie The Beach, is the oldest, largest and probably the most famous temple, and should definitely be on everyone’s must-see list. The Reclining Buddha The reclining Buddha is incredible, both in terms of size and the detail of design. He is 46 metres long, 15 metres high, made of plaster and finished in gold-leaf. The soles of his feet are inlaid with delicate images made of mother of pearl depicting the 108 characteristics of Buddha. You…
5 Reasons to try street food in Asia
Part of the joy of travelling is discovering new things and if like me you enjoy culinary adventures then Asian street food can really provide some fantastic experiences. The human experience Eating at street food stalls in Asian countries is a very personal experience. The stall holder will often smile and make friendly gestures while you point out what you want, and will then encourage you to take a seat or watch the cooking process. Adventurous eating Trying new things means you will discover new foods you never knew about before. Granted, locusts and grubs may be pushing your boundaries, but it is certainly an adventure. Is street food safe?…
5 Places to visit in Western Australia
Someone mentioned to me today that they had heard Western Australia referred to as ‘Perth and desert,’ which made me want to highlight all the amazing parts of WA that perhaps the world is less aware of. Western Australia is the largest of the Australian states and covers over a third of the Australian continent’s footprint. WA boasts a north, west and a south coast and is bordered by the Indian Ocean and the Great Southern Ocean. Yes, there is also a lot of desert, but also some of the most spectacular natural scenery you will ever see. Here are what I consider to be the top five places to…
Travel Adventures of an Expat Cat
If you are like me you fall in love with animals everywhere. I constantly want to adopt and care for animals that I meet, but obviously can’t take them all around the world with me. One cat however, won my heart and has travelled with me. When I lived in Turkey I met and quickly fell in love with a stray cat. I named her Sultan, which is a regular female Turkish name. She was a nervous cat and was scared of me and of anyone who came to visit. It took weeks of actively avoiding her before she felt comfortable and calmed down a bit. We soon got used…
5 Reasons to rent a property on your next holiday
Sometimes it is nice to go away and stay in a hotel where everything is done for you. But there are also times when it is nice to enjoy the personal space that renting a property gives you. 1. Privacy and Freedom When you are alone you can be completely yourselves. Holiday rentals give you privacy and freedom to do what you want when you want. There are no restaurant opening hours to adhere to and there should be no disturbances. Rentals enable you to hide completely from the world, if that is what you want to do. 2. Live the dream Live the life you always dreamed of, without…
Top 10 Things To Do at Atlantis, Bahamas
Ever wonder what a casino resort is like? Do you have a secret fondness for bold extravagance? If so then look no further, The Atlantis, on Paradise Island in the Bahamas is for you. While the Atlantis Resort is a hotel, it is also a casino, marina, aquarium, waterpark, shopping centre and it also hosts an array of bars and restaurants. It is easy to spend a few days exploring it all and taking it all in. While it is a loud and brazen kind of a place, it is also great fun if you are a fan of the marine environment, gambling, or any of the above really! 1.…
Market day in Bonnieux
War Museums
From a traveller’s perspective it is interesting to learn how the first and second world wars in particular affected areas of the world that you are less familiar with. There are some very good war museums around, here are a few of my favourites. Imperial War Museum, London, UK The IWM is the most impressive collection of war memorabilia I have seen. Collections include clothes, uniforms, gas masks, wartime advertising and personal artefacts such as ration books. They tell personal stories of wartime, have an exhibition on the holocaust and show exhibitions of wartime art and photography. They also have a bombing simulation in a reconstruction of a bombed street…
The Aussie Way – Part 4
