The remnants of our ancestors are speckled across the planet, waiting to be admired. Some are still eagerly waiting to be discovered and have their hidden messages unravelled. Their crumbling walls leave traces of history and tell stories that reflect our own lives today. Take a journey through […]
Time is a magical and dramatic thing. It is only through the passing of years and through travel that we, creatures of modern times, are allowed to cross over into once forbidden or restricted places of the world. If you can’t find any other reason to leap onto […]
Travel is all about enhancing the senses. In its basic form travel is about going on a wild ride to discover textures of the world. Watch the waves crash and foam on sandy shores as you journey coast to coast, marvel at the jagged peaks of barren ridges […]
Last week, together with fellow travellers from around the world, we discussed STREET CULTURE on #TRLT Twitter chat. When I think of “street culture” I instantly smell the delicious street food and market spices caressing the senses of both locals and tourists in Istanbul, the seemingly nonstop festivals, […]
Travel is amazing for an unlimited number of reasons; history, ideal weather conditions, putting your feet up and relaxing in exotic locations, taking on new adventures, a platform to build lifelong memories, experiencing culture diversity and thinking outside the box…but without the friendly faces of others smiling back […]
Are you in search of those “Weird and Wonderful” travel experiences that will both shock and make your family and friends back home say, “Wow, I want to do/see that too!”? Then here are few great starters from around the world that are bound to get some reactions. […]
I’ve decided to share another piece of an unreleased chapter from my upcoming memoir, “Rusty Tracks and Booby Traps”, Volume 3 in the Sihpromatum Series. “If the “Wild Mouse” at your favorite amusement park makes you squeamish, then get out now. A road trip in Sikkim will make […]
When it comes to busy places, there is no competing with India. It’s insane. Click on this video from Youtube and you will get a glimpse of what I’m talking about. Below, I have decided this week to include an unreleased sneak preview from my upcoming memoir, “Rusty […]
As an avid traveler, I am always after the real “gems” of the world. Most often, I try to discover places few who came before me have. I’m searching for the real memorable, the spiritual, the heavy impact landmarks. I avoid sticking to the mainstream, overhyped, crowded travel […]
India is a whirl of magic and chaos. Aromas, delicious and putrid hit you like a brick in the face. Colours bright, bold and glittering wash over you in a wave as you walk the streets. Traffic is an ever-changing, waving sea around you. Tuktuks, pedestrians, rickety bicycles, […]
Last week on Twitter we had a big chat on the topic of SMALL TOWNS on “The Road Less Travelled” (#TRLT). When all of you hear the words, “travel destination” I know what comes to your mind; Big cities like Paris, London, Rome, Tokyo, Cairo, Amsterdam. Wonders like […]
I am excited to introduce Vicki Mattingly – who many of you know as @VoyagerVicki – as today’s Sunday Spotlight! I had the distinct pleasure of meeting her in person in Amsterdam, during one of her visits. She is at your disposal today, so please feel free to ask this well-travelled […]
Everyone please help me wish my big brother Ammon a wonderful 36th birthday!!! Have I ever told you about this absurdly cool dude? Well, if you don’t know, Ammon rhymes with salmon, and he is one of the big stars of my “Sihpromatum” travel memoir series. Though I […]
Want to wish my amazing big sister Bree a wonderful HAPPY 28th BIRTHDAY!!! She has had such an incredible and exciting life. She’s been to over 100 countries, got to experience the best of Australia for a year on The Best Job in the World and has certainly […]
Countries with * are ones that I have not been to yet but one or more of the family has. AFGHANISTAN ARMENIA […]
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