The first time I crossed the Golden Gate from San Francisco and entered Marin County, fog swirled under and around the bridge, and I floated over it, feeling like Alice in Wonderland. When I passed through the Waldo Tunnel, a rainbow of colors circling the opening, I was waiting for the Mad Hatter to appear […]
Top Attractions in Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia is an up and coming tourist destination and with good reason. The history, landscape, friendly people and excellent food make for a great holiday. You’ll be spoilt for choice in Sofia, but if time is limited be sure to visit these five places: St Sophia Basilica The second oldest church in the city, St […]
The Missing Road Sign
I squint, rubbing my eyes as if the dust from the red desert had penetrated the windscreen and my sunglasses. But, no, I still can’t make it out. What is that up ahead? I’ve been driving for miles. The road sign at Alice Springs read ‘Uluru 280 miles’. I must be about half way. Fast […]
Top 5 things to do in Prague
Prague is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and is often overlooked by other big European cities. Whether it be the dozens of medieval castles, the delicious cuisine or the vibrant nightlife, there is just something magical about this city. I can assure you that you’ll never want to leave, once you […]
Sümela Monastery – Turkey
If you see posters or brochures advertising Turkey travel you will notice that there are three sites which invariably illustrate the ad: Istanbul´s Blue Mosque, Ephesus and..the Sümela Monastery. Located at approx. 60km from the Turkish Black Sea city and port of Trabzon, the Sümela Monastry is glued to the side of a mountain overlooking […]
Batu Caves – Malaysia
Batu Caves is 13 kilometres from Kuala Lumpur and is home to one of the most popular Hindu shrines outside India. The caves and cave temples features the worlds largest Lord Murugan and is home to the Hindu festival of Thaipusam in Malaysia. Batu Caves are easily accessable by train from KL as the station […]
Echuca – Australia’s historic inland port
Echuca is a historic port town of the Murray river on the Victorian side of the Victoria-New South Wales border (with Moama being on the NSW side of the river). Echuca was Australia’s largest inland port by the 1870’s, before trains had reached other towns in Victoria. As Echuca is the shortest distance between Melbourne […]