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…
(This blog was first posted on 18 February 2018 of my trip in July 2017. It’s updated 23 May 2023 because the photos in the original post did not display…
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…
The magnificent Amer Fort in Jaipur I could easily have spent a day here! In the end I was well satisfied with half a day. Apparently some people do, in…
The Pink City of Jaipur was not as ‘pink’ as the name suggested, but a mellow terracotta pink which made the buildings look particularly photogenic on a warm January morning….
An exciting new venture! I can’t believe that I have my own website – a wonderful gift from my daughter and son-in-law!! In recent years I have developed an interest…