Fátima Fátima is a Catholic pilgrimage site, about 130 km north of Lisbon. Although I am not Catholic nor a pilgrim I was more than happy to go on the…
Sintra – a UNESCO World Heritage Site Sintra is about 30 km from Lisbon, a must-visit town when visiting Lisbon. In fact people go to Sintra and take in Lisbon on…
Lisbon in May In May 2017 I went to Lisbon with my friend to visit her sister. As I was taken everywhere and did not have to worry about how…
It used to be said that Macau could be seen in half a day. This is no long true. The transformation of Macau even since I last visited in 2005 was…
Wuyishan ( 武夷山) in Fujian province of China is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its natural, scenic and cultural values. An entire national park is built around the Wuyi…
A memorable time in Moscow As a passport holder of one of the countries that “enjoy visa free regime“ to enter Russia I had difficulty finding a travel partner who…
Gothenburg- A cash-free city My friend and I each had about £160 worth of Swedish krona left over from our trip to Stockholm in the previous year. With our hotel…
Is India safe to travel? I felt safe enough but only because I was with a guided tour. I would say that a reputable local guide is essential when visiting…
To be honest New Delhi was not my destination of choice but I flew in and out of India via Indira Gandhi International Airport. A day in the city was…
City Palace of Jaipur City Palace is palace complex with magnificent buildings, part of which is a museum. The impressive entrance Art Gallery and Museum – this is to…
