Tham Luang Cave: rescue operation from a beautiful cave
Having visited the Golden Triangle earlier in the day, it was time to head off to Tham Luang...
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The Golden Triangle, Thailand: Let’s Visit Laos and Myanmar
Just 85 kilometers north of Chiang Rai, on the Mekong River, lies the borders between Thailand, Laos and...
Bab Al-Nojoum Bateen Liwa: Desert Oasis in the Western Region
I can honestly and without reservation say that this is one of the best resorts I have ever...
Roman Theater of Medellin: Centuries of History in Spain
Welcome to centuries of Roman history. Along the road between Madrid and Seville, how about taking a detour...
La Geoda de Pulpi: crawling through a Crystal Cave
Google Maps describes the Pulpi geode as an ‘abandoned silver mine with a huge geode’. While that is...
Thailand’s O-A Visa Application Process from the UAE
So you have decided to leave the UAE and retire to the Land of Smiles, Thailand? You have...
Mado Restaurant, Al-Qana Marina: Let’s Go Turkish in Abu Dhabi
Have you heard about Al-Qana Marina, the latest and coolest dining destination in Abu Dhabi? We visited Al-Qana...
Dochula Pass: Above the Clouds in Beautiful Bhutan
The road between Thimphu in the west and Punakha in the east leads you over the Dochula Pass,...
Hanaaya Restaurant, Dubai: Chic and Classy Waterside Breakfast
Heading into Mina Salam you are struck by the tranquility of the location, just a few steps away...
The Neon Museum, Las Vegas: Historical, Colorful Brights and Lights
Drive six miles from the Las Vegas Strip, or 0.6 miles north of Fremont Street, and you will...
See the Sea Restaurant, Krabi: Simple Dining alongside the Andaman Sea
Heading just 2.6km from the lovely Tubkaak Krabi Boutique Resort in search of a place for dinner, one...
The Tubkaak Krabi Boutique Resort: Paradise on the Andaman Shores
Having driven from Phuket, where we stayed at Wings Villas Phuket, we arrived in Krabi mid-afternoon. Checking into...
The Nest Private Beach Resort Chumphon: So Close to Being Perfect
Half way between Krabi and Hua Hin lies the small town of Chumphon. If you are looking for...
Wings Villas Phuket: Close But No Cigar
Head about 25km south from the Phuket International Airport and you will arrive at Wings Phuket Villas. This...
Friendships renewed at Dubai Marina’s Marina Social
UPDATE: It appears that the restaurant is now called Papas but is located in the old space occupied...
Zoya Health & Wellbeing Resort: Healthy Staycation in Ajman
Nestled off the main road that runs between Dubai and Umm Al-Quwain, and overlooking the beautiful Al-Zorah Golf...
Dinner on La Preneuse Beach: The Bay Restaurant, Mauritius
Nestled in a quiet bay in the south-west of the island, The Bay is a lovely quiet restaurant...
Buddha Dordenma statue: A Golden Highlight of Bhutan
Overlooking the beautiful Thimphu Valley in Bhutan is one of the biggest Buddha statues in the world, the...
Jebel Hafit Desert Park: Let’s Visit 5,000 Year Old Tombs
Making your way off Jebel Hafit in Al-Ain, you may very well be tempted to visit tombs that...
Corregidor Island: Terror and Beauty on One Island
The natural serenity of Corregidor Island betrays its recent past, an island staunchly defended by Filipino and American...
Junglegold Bali: Let’s Make Some Delicious Chocolate
How about making your own chocolate in beautiful Bali? Driving from Seminyak to Ubud, intent on visiting the...
Borobudur: Sunrise at the World’s Largest Buddhist Temple
Why on earth would anyone want to get up so early in the morning, drive for over an...
Let’s Visit the Ancient City of Troy and explore a wooden horse
“What on earth was I thinking when I made my reservation for this day tour?”, I thought as...
Top 3 Golf Courses in Mauritius: Deciding which Courses to Play
Perhaps you are thinking “I brought my golf clubs all the way to this beautiful island but how...
Choeung Ek Genocidal Center: A Visit to The Killing Fields
After having visited the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, I headed 15 kilometers south-west of Phnom Penh to the...
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum: Sombre Reminder of a Cruel Regime
Arriving at the gates of the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum you cannot help but be overcome by an...
Meteor Crater, Arizona: Impact Your Life
Imagine it’s 50,000 years ago and you are standing in the middle of nowhere, minding your own business,...
The Crypt of Civilization: Will You be Alive in 6,000+ years?
Will you be alive on 28 May 8113? If so you will be around to see the opening...
EBR-1: Let’s Visit the World’s First Nuclear Reactor
Who would have guessed that you could visit a decommissioned nuclear reactor in the United States? On the...
All Aboard the Relaxing Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railway
“WELCOME Aboard Folks”, the conductor said as we settled ourselves onto the train that would take us on...
Four Corners Monument: Hands and Legs in Four States
“How Cool is that?” I thought as I lay on the ground with my body in each of...
Doi Thap Chang Temple: Peaceful Morning Drive to a Scary Temple
You may want to avoid Doi Thap Chang Temple if you are planning to sleep for the next...