My 5 month journey through South East Asia moved on from the Philippines to Indonesia, a vast chain of islands with a Dutch colonial past, along with muslim and catholic cultural influences, amongst others, it has a lot to offer. Throw in amazing volcanic scenery, unique wildlife and UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and you have…
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Brunei in 5 Photos
Whilst in Malaysian Borneo (Sabah and Labuan) during my 5 month journey through South East Asia, I could not miss visiting the oil rich Sultanate of Brunei. This small country, wedged between the Malaysian states of Sabah and Serawak is an interesting and unique place to visit. So off I headed from Labuan island by…
West Malaysia in 5 (and a bit) Photos
After leaving Yangon in Myanmar, I headed to Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. Over my 5 month South East Asia journey, I ended up going to Malaysia twice and spending about 7 weeks in this beautiful country, roaming from West Malaysia to wild Borneo and back again! With friendly people, a diverse culture (Muslim,…
Snapshots of Morocco – The Ancient Chouwara Tannery of Fes
You do your best to navigate the labyrinth of alleyways that form the walking streets of Fes to find the ancient Chouwara Tannery, the biggest of those operating in the medina but it is highly likely you will get lost on the way – welcome to Fes! I ended up following a Japanese tour group…
Snapshots of Europe: Ljubljana, Slovenia
Ljubljana, the dragon city (the symbol of the city and on the city coat of arms, symbolising strength, courage and might), is the capital of Slovenia and a charming place with a long history dating back to the Roman military and beyond (the first settlers were there around 2000 BC but true urban settlement did not begin…
Snapshots of Europe: Bratislava Castle, Slovakia
From its hilltop perch, Bratislava Castle dominates the city skyline of Bratislava (it is a national museum with various exhibits). Construction of the various forms of the castle was conducted between the 9th century and 18th century (first it was part of the Kingdom of Moravia, then Hungary, then Czechoslovakia and today Slovakia). An accidental fire begun by soldiers…
Snapshots of Europe: Heidelberg, Germany
Heidelberg (founded 1196) in south-west Germany on the Neckar River, with its wonderful old town, the castle on the hill, the Old Bridge and the surrounding foothills of the Odenwald Forest make for great views and a fine walking destination. Heidelberg is the first in a series of city and travel snapshots of my 2015 journey through central and…
Melbourne City Laneway – One View, Different Aspects
Melbourne Australia is famous for its many city laneways with cafes, bars and restaurants. They are a great place to hang out and enjoy a nice day or evening in the city. Many of them are also lined with great street art. Some of them though are nothing more than simply a laneway. This doesn’t take…
Red Square – Day and Night
In 2007 I got to live a life long dream to wander the fabled streets of Moscow. It was grey and cold, yet beautiful… just like I pictured Russia to be! Visiting Red Square and The Kremlin was a highlight of that journey.
Lincoln’s Grandest Memorial
Abraham Lincoln (born February 12th, 1809, died April 15th, 1865) was the 16th President of the United States of America and revered in their history for his achievements in leading the country to victory through a bloody Civil War (1861 to 1865) between Union and Confederate forces and ultimately the abolishment of slavery. Lincoln was elected to…
East German Communism vs. the perils of the Free West!
I have always been fascinated by Communist history and have travelled to many countries in Eastern Europe and Asia under former and current Communist rule. in reality it was a very dark time in history. For all the ideology and the supposed better way of life, it was a time of struggle, fear and cruelty…
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