Backpacking in Hong Kong: Top 5 Sights in Kwun Tong

Kwun Tong is an old part of Hong Kong based on the Kowloon side. It is currently being redeveloped and is Chinese to the core. It is on the Kwun Tong (green) MTR line which stretches south west to Yau Ma Tei and east to Tseung Kwan O via Yau Tong. Top 5 Sights in Read more about Backpacking in Hong Kong: Top 5 Sights in Kwun Tong[…]

Visiting Macquarie University in Australia: Throwback To My Student Days

Just last month I went to Macquarie University, on the western edge of Sydney. I had a day off work, and my flatmate Rebecca was still a student at the time – studying at this massive University – Macquarie University. It was a blast from the past and a throwback to my days at University Read more about Visiting Macquarie University in Australia: Throwback To My Student Days[…]

Inca Trail Day 3 Part 2: Sayaqmarca and the Downpours

We headed downwards through the mist and rain past a high lagoon. It was a bit slippy and very wet, but somehow my shoes coped and it was mid morning when we reached the Inca Settlement of Sayaqmarca. Sayaqmarca was almost like a castle on a hill. At Sayaqmarca we were initially meant to get Read more about Inca Trail Day 3 Part 2: Sayaqmarca and the Downpours[…]

Inca Trail Day 3 Part 1: Morning Ascent to Runkurakay

Day 3 was meant to be an easy one. So let’s start at 5 am where we were awoken in our campsite at Paqaymayu. An early start with a fresh cup of hot Coca Tea was just the tonic to start the day. The weirdest thing of all for me on this particular day was Read more about Inca Trail Day 3 Part 1: Morning Ascent to Runkurakay[…]