Chiang Mai is one of my favourite cities in the world. The historic centre is small enough and surrounded by a moat to not be spoilt. The streets are small and narrow with just enough space at times for a tuk tuk to pass. Cycling is the best form of transport. You can get […]
Read MorePokhara was a beautiful town with a gorgeous stunning green lake reflecting the mountains behind. Shops and restaurants abound and many hotels can rightly claim to have views of Annapurna from their windows. Most tours of Annapurna and the Himalaya start from Pokhara and all supplies for a trek can be bought there as well […]
Read MoreMy visit to Indonesia was short. I went back to Borabadur in Yogyakarta to take sunrise photos. My son Ben came over to Canggu in Bali for five days and we did yoga and surfed together. I tried to surf but but the surf was too big for me and I ended up with skint […]
Read MoreMalaysia has been a revelation offering insights into the Muslim world, the Chinese world and the world of two very special monkeys : the Orang utan and the Proboscis. Courtesy of the Air Asia big pass I organised my flights round a fascinating trip through Malaysia and Sabah. I was immediately struck by the modest Muslim […]
Read MoreStone Town is a very Arab area and Zanzibar was once the home of the many Sultans of Oman. It has an amazing fruit and fish market and sells all kinds of tourist tat from paintings, jewellery, wooden giraffes and elephants, in the narrow lanes. It is famous for its ornate doors. Stone Town in […]
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