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Yummy Italian dinner
not a great nights sleep. showered and checked out. caught Ocean Express to Manhatten Beach. Got cell phone connection and spoke with Angie.
back to hotel to collect luggage and back to...
the adventure begin.
Spent the day in Auckland with Paula. bought a cool jacket that i can just see me wearing in Vegas.
Boarded plane at 9:15. corned beef for dinner. Not what I...
checked in after short trip from airport. found the roof garden on the 3rd floor which is a smoking area. They also have pet access which is good to see. bought some postcards to send home and then discovered the elevators had died. Down 10 flights of stairs to get dinner. The elevators were...
Channel Tunnel Terminal for journey to France
Channel Tunnel Terminal for journey to France
Channel Tunnel Terminal for journey to France
A hidden gem set in a deep cellar right off the main Grand Place square in Brussels/Bruxelles. This is the one of the few authentic Belgium restaurants serving real Belgium food from an authentic the dining area set in vaulted cellars accessed from an inconspicuous entrance on the main square...
The Friends group’s first Petersburg hostel. On each floor there are shower cabins with a constant supply of hot water as well as shared toilets and sinks, all of which are kept clean by our attentive staff of cleaners. For the safety of our guests the...
The Hurtigruten cruise company operates a number of ships that sail up and down the Norwegian coast along the fjords and well into the Arctic Circle. The MS Richard With is one of the ships built in Germany in 1993 and is over 121 metres long and 19 metres wide with 464 cabins. It travels from...
The Hurtigruten cruise company operates a number of ships that sail up and down the Norwegian coast along the fjords and well into the Arctic Circle. The MS Richard With is one of the ships built in Germany in 1993 and is over 121 metres long and 19 metres wide with 464 cabins. It travels from...
An Arctic Starbucks is the best way to describe this café . This café is right in the main high street of Tromsø opposite the Lutheran cathedral, and ideal place to stay out of the subzero temperatures and sip warm coffee or hot chocolate as the locals pass by outside the window.
A well located bar and restaurant, with its own micro-brewery, sat just next to the fishing port with views out over the port, Tromsø bridge and the Arctic Cathedral on the mainland. The restaurant offers high quality international and Norwegian food and opens for most of the day serving...
A conveniently located business style hotel right next to the Hurtigruten Quay and very close to the main high street and city centre. The hotel is modern looking suitable for business visitors with all the usual facilities you would expect from a Radisson Blu without being too ostentatious
This is the Northern most point of Europe, even further North than Iceland, and is marked by a hollow frame globe on a plateau looking out over the Barents Sea and the North.
This is the Northern most point of Europe, even further North than Iceland, and is marked by a hollow frame globe on a plateau looking out over the Barents Sea and the North.
Up at 0800 to start an early breakfast and make sure I filled my stomach, as I did not want to eat budget airline food on the flight home nor did I want to eat at the airport at extortionate...
The wake up alarm went off at 0800 which started my day on land without any sound of the ships engine. I went down to the restaurant for breakfast in slow motion enjoying the novelty of the floor...
The ship arrived in the port town of Havøysund as I woke up at 0815. It was a choppy night with the ship pitching and rolling throughout, so it was nice to find some stability in port in the...
The ship arrived in the port town of Havøysund as I woke up at 0815. It was a choppy night with the ship pitching and rolling throughout, so it was nice to find some stability in port in the...
I woke up early around 5.00 a.m. having given myself ample time to get ready and set off for the airport in time for my departure at 9.30 am. I had prepared everything I needed for this ...
My first night asleep on board went well, except for the side thrusters of the ship’s engine roaring into action overnight as we docked in various small ports along the Norwegian arctic fjords. ...
Getting up early at 0730 did not agree with me but then that is the price to pay to go on a husky sled excursion. When I went on deck I was astounded to discover that the sea had changed...
This was our base for the week
An exciting and unique restaurant in Limassol cooking in a fusion of Cypriot, Asian and middle eastern styles using locally sourced ingredients. The atmosphere is very cosmopolitan set in a small back street and always very busy with both locals and international residents.
An Italian restaurant which serves travellers at Gatwick Airport’s departure lounge. Providing Italian styled food and cakes for both eating in and taking out to your flight. Great if you want real food on your flight rather than the plastic overpriced stuff sold on EasyJet.
A 2 day hike through the hills around Chiang Mai visiting the Hill tribes, staying overnight in a hill tribe village house, riding elephants through the jungle, white water and bamboo rafting.
We woke up early around 5am to be collected at 7 am to go to the floating market. We were dropped of some way from the Taling Chan floating market and had to take a long boat to get to the market...
The show depicts daily life in the rice fields and countryside and include many stories of old Vietnamese folk tales and love stories. The stories are set to the background of enchanting music played by live performers at the side. The show uses wooden hand made puppets that are controlled by...
The Citadel is a collection of stark decaying buildings from the Nguyen dynasty built in 1804, some buildings are taken care of a little better than others. A 2 kilometre square wall surrounded by a moat and covering about 500 hectares encircles the grounds. The imperial city is within the...
The Morin Hotel is the oldest hotel in Hue City, Vietnam and was built in 1901 by a French man. The hotel survived many wars and Typhoons and has been lovingly restored to its original French colonial architecture in 1997. The hotel is a major a part of the history of Hue and is located on the...
A Cypriot tavern right on the harbour in Kato Paphos, serving fish and typical Cypriot dishes while sitting next to the boats and yachts in the Marina. Due to its fantastic location prices are high and portions are small but worth it if you want to spend a slow lunch relaxing during the...
A wonderful fish taverna right on the curium beach just beneath the cliffs of the Kourion Amphitheatre looking over it. Choose your fish from the fish market style display and they cook it to your requirements and serve with any sides you want, and all while seated within 10 metres of the sea...
After our usual breakfast buffet we went to Pacific cafe Internet lounge to book a hotel for our arrival at Hanoi, we made an online request for a hotel called Zephyr We then bought a wrist band...
Carob trees are seen all over Cyprus, and seem to have a strange looking dried fruit hanging from them. What are they, and what are they used for. Cypriots seem to adore them?
Carob trees are seen all over Cyprus, and seem to have a strange looking dried fruit hanging from them. What are they, and what are they used for. Cypriots seem to adore them?
Kourion is an archaeological ruin of an ancient city set on top of a breath taking cliff top with views over the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean sea and the city of Limassol. The site includes an Amphitheatre with views over the sea and beautiful Roman mosaics.
Has a well known five-star hotel chain, InterContinental Hotels, with a sports and leisure resort on the island of Cyprus. It is a ten minute drive from Paphos Airport. Perched on the edge of ravine looking out over beautiful views of the Mediterranean sea. Next to the hotel is a 18-hole...
A typical family owned Cypriot restaurant set on the road towards the wine village of Kathikas. It has a large in door setting with a large out door area set under beautiful vines and a large and very old Cypress tree. The main attraction is the Sunday meat Meze and barbecue.
A wonderfully enjoyable zoo in Cyprus, which is a pleasant addition to the usual tourists attractions on the island. A fairly small zoo but with a surprisingly large range of animals, including tigers, elephants, giraffes, snakes, meerkats. It also has a large range of birds including...
A hip place on the top of a hill looking out over the whole of Paphos city. Relaxing seating with great views and cool shade. The place to find the local young fashionistas on date night and business men at lunch time.
A medieval stone built castle near the Limassol Marina. Includes some medieval artifacts and provides an amazing view of eh sea and city from the roof.
The iconic Tower Bridge viewed from the South bank of the Thames by the City Hall. This was just a day before the 2012 London Olympics that had the Olympic rings on full display both on the bridge and also on the Thames itself.
This is a mausoleum housing the preserved body of Ho Chi Minh, founder of unified Vietnam, laid in a glass case for public viewing. The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum building is constructed in an Soviet/Communist style austere architecture. This dedication to 'Uncle Ho,' as he is known to the ...
Angkor Wat is more than just a single temple but includes a huge complex of temples built by the Khymer dating back to the 9th through to the 15th century. The complex is close to the town of Siem Reap.
Woke up to sunshine and warmth! We made our way to Wat Phra Kaew and the Royal place by Taxi immediately after breakfast. We then walked through a little food market to the river ferry to get to...
Woke up at a comfortable time around 0730. Tried to make flight reservations for Hanoi but couldn’t find a cybercafé easily. Also it did not seem possible to do it online through Vietnam...
This is a remote village on stilts with a thriving fishing community living on the Tonle Sap lake.
This is a remote village on stilts with a thriving fishing community living on the Tonle Sap lake.
A slightly spicy chicken, coconut and lime Thai soup. I like a lot of lime in my version to balance the chili.
A fresh and healthy cold dish using simple ingredients with very few calories.
Where does the name Macau come from?
A great day trip which you get to by taking a long 6km cable car ride across the Lantau Island and over the sea to reach Ngong village which is a Disney style remake of a traditional village. There is a real functioning monastery next to it with the star attraction, the giant Buddha. The biggest...
This is the highest point on Hong Kong island, The Peak is the place where you can enjoy a bird's-eye view of Hong Kong. It is reached by a steep cable tram ride which in itself is an experience as you ascend the mountain at a disconcerting angle
Set in an ancient village wooden communal house overlooking the Hoan Kiem Lake. Serving special traditional cuisine from the Hanoi, Hue and Saigon regions. Has live traditional music most evenings. Open for lunch too.
Don't miss the amazing views of the bird life on the lake and the ...
This is a good value high quality restaurant serving very good fish dishes set in a small court yard filled with tropical plants and trees.
This is a not to be missed market restaurant serving fresh fish and the famous hairy crab (when in season). Set amongst the Temple Street night market with an exciting night life. Choose your fish from the display.
A modern looking fronted hotel just by the Hoan Kiem lake in the centre of the old quarter of Hanoi. Clean and simple but modern to international standards
Hotel just off the Nathan Road hustle and bustle within walking distance of Tsim Sha Tsui.
All inclusive luxury hotel. A wonderfully located hotel only 30 minutes drive from hte Cancun airport. Impeccable service and food quality. All inclusive means ALL INCLUSIVE; drinks, lobster, breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks in between.
All inclusive luxury hotel. A wonderfully located hotel only 30 minutes drive from hte Cancun airport. Impeccable service and food quality. All inclusive means ALL INCLUSIVE; drinks, lobster, breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks in between.