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- “More than a place: a mood, an aspiration, a tropical state of mind” — Lonely Planet
DUBAI
- “The fringes of their deserts were strewn with broken faiths”— T. E. Lawrence
BORNEO
- “We penetrated deeper and deeper into the heart of darkness” — Joseph Conrad
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Denpasar Souvenir Shopping
Our last port of call in Bali was Denpasar, not far from the airport. Here we had just one day and night before taking a Cathay Pacific flight back to London, via Hong Kong. Our plan for this 24 hours was to get in as much souvenir shopping as possible, since we had discovered that Denpasar is known for its excellent and inexpensive
INDIA – I’ll Never Do It Again
‘INDIA – I’ll Never Do It Again…’ I first came across this expression while chatting with a fellow traveler at a beach cafe in Agonda, South Goa. She pointed out a table on the beach with this inscription carved artistically into the wood. It sums up the conflicting emotions felt by many travelers after an
Penang Malaysia – Welcome to China
On a first visit to Penang, you could be forgiven for thinking yourself in mainland China. As with the unbalanced demographics of Tenerife North in the Spanish Canaries, which is permanently occupied by a majority of aging Germans, Penang Malaysia seems to be home to a disproportionate percentage of Chinese. Maybe such shifts in demographics are becoming a
Maspalomas Gay Paradise – Gran Canaria
Following a 6-day break in Tenerife, we continued our Canary Islands journey by taking a ferry across to Tenerife’s sister-island, Gran Canaria. The ferry dropped us off in the north of Gran Canaria, from where we took a bus down the east coast of the island to Maspalomas. What we were hoping for was Maspalomas
Lembongan Island Snorkeling Tours
Snorkeling and diving are among the great attractions of a trip to Lembongan, providing an enjoyable and more active alternative to soaking up the sun on the beaches. If you’re not keen on swimming out from the shore to find a snorkeling spot, another option is to take one of the full-day Lembongan Island snorkeling tours
Langkawi Accommodation Options
With just 1 week in the archipelago, we didn’t have as much time as we’d have liked to experience Langkawi island life. Between hopping over from Phuket and then boating onwards to Penang, we hoped to pack as much into our schedule as possible while varying our Langkawi accommodation options. To make the best use
Gran Canaria Ferry from North Tenerife
Considering the close proximity of Gran Canaria to Tenerife – if you have the time – it can be worthwhile including a visit across to see how the other half live. You can either fly over or take the ferry. In our case, we planned to take the Gran Canaria ferry from the port of Santa Cruz
Death in Lembongan
During our 10-day stay in Lembongan, we had several interesting conversations with the owner of our last guesthouse – TS Huts near Mushroom beach. On one occasion he told us that a member of his family had recently died, and they would be holding the funeral the following day. He explained it would be quite
Langkawi Island Life – Lush, Tropical, Timeless
It was raining when we arrived at Langkawi’s small international airport. We’d just taken 2 shuttle flights from Phuket, with a short transfer in Kuala Lumpur. These AirAsia flights only cost us €58 per person, and were the quickest, cheapest and most efficient way of travelling between the two islands. We were now looking forward
Loro Parque Tenerife
The town and waterfront areas in Puerto de la Cruz in the Canary Islands are pleasant enough to walk around, but if you’re looking for a really special activity that will appeal to all the family, then you need to head out west a little. This is because Loro Parque Tenerife, together with its sister park