My trip to Myanmar (Burma) was already off to a flying start, with highlights such as the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon and cycling around the temples of Bagan. I had heard much of these places so I was prepared to be wowed (which I was). What I didn’t figure on was how much of a […]
The temples of Bagan – Myanmar
After visiting the incredible Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon I was wondering if anything could top that in Myanmar? It didn’t take long to find out, with my next stop at Bagan. [Temples on the Bagan Plain] Ancient Bagan Bagan is the site of a ruined city in central Myanmar that was a powerful capital nearly […]
Shwedagon Pagoda – The cure for temple fatigue
[Shwedagon Pagoda (Paya), Yangon – Myanmar] Visitors to Europe would be familiar with the phenomenon of being cathedralled out. This is when you visit lots of cathedrals in a short space of time, to the point that you tire of even the grandest of cathedrals. The same happens with the temples of Asia. To be […]
The joy of Yi Peng, 10000 Lantern Release Festival – Chiang Mai
Sometimes words and pictures just can’t describe events. The Yi Peng Festival was such an event for me. I have many friends in Chiang Mai who have been to Yi Peng before and told me it is one of the highlights of the year. With such an endorsement I had to see this for myself. […]
In Pictures: Fairy chimneys and churches of Cappadocia – Turkey
After driving across the dusty Anatolian plateau the entry into the region of Cappadocia is marked by a landscape like no other. It starts off with one or two fairy chimneys, then a whole valley will open up to these remarkable rock formations. [Fairy Chimneys] [Monks Valley – Pasabag] In addition to the draw of […]
Flight Review: Iceland Express – New York – Reykjavik – London
[Ed Force One – Iceland Express with Iron Maiden livery at Keflavik Airport] Flight: Iceland Express 5W 514 Date: 25 Aug 2011 From: Newark(EWR) To: Reykjavik (KEF) Flight: Iceland Express 5W 511 Date: 30 Aug 2011 From: Reykjavik (KEF) To: London (LGW) [Edit: Iceland Express ceased operations in 2011, and in 2012 WOW air acquired […]
The famous Blue Lagoon of Iceland
[Blue Lagoon] I have a natural resistance to anything that is said to be a must see. When visiting Iceland< you will hear this said about the Blue Lagoon. There is no escaping it. There are brochures and advertising everywhere, and the thought of not going makes you feel like you haven’t been to Iceland […]
Golden Circle Tour – the best of Iceland in a one day trip
With only a short stopover in Iceland I had planned for a day in Reykjavik, a visit to the Blue Lagoon and a day trip featuring the highlights of the island. The thing I didn’t know was what those highlights were. Iceland has a branding issue when it comes to its destinations. Apart from the […]
Walking the High Line – New York City
New York now has two walks in my “good walks” section (New York is that kind of place) with The High Line Park now added to my collection. While not as epic as the Broadway Walk, this walk is far more relaxing, with no traffic to contend with and a length of just one mile. […]
Cost of living in Playa del Carmen: Living in Mexico for $850 a month (2011)
Cost of living breakdown for one month in Playa del Carmen, Mexico during my stay in 2011. One of the most common questions I get asked is how I can afford my lifestyle of travel around the world. First I need to explain that I am working while travelling, so it’s not like I’m living […]
