I remember back in 2007 on my first visit to China how I tried to avoid eating dog and was actually a bit worried about it, in case it was sneaked into some random dish I ordered. However, having travelled a fair bit since, and returned to Asia a few times, including to live Read more about Friday’s Featured Food: Bosintang (Dog Meat Soup) in Seoul, South Korea[…]
So having been reunited with cousin Chris in May 2011 when I arrived in Singapore (for the second time), we had originally planned to go out for a few jars in the city. However my flight was getting in late afternoon so we gave the pub a miss and had a barbecue instead. I mentioned to Chris Read more about Thirsty Thursdays: O’Bama’s Irish Pub, Tanjong Pagar, Singapore[…]
On my wanders round this sphere I have stayed in many places of various varieties through the years. This has included trains, houses, tents, hostels, hotels, inns, guesthouses, bed and breakfasts, motels, cars, settees, airports, buses, boats, flats and even bars. However this was the highest place I have ever stayed at (not including flights). Read more about Salar De Uyuni Part 13 – A Night At Height In Hospedaje Las Rocas[…]
Aside from my travels, I don’t often see snow these days, and inspired by finding these old photos recently, it’s time to reflect on my last Winter living in England. The above photo, stunning was taken from my bedroom window during the snow in Southbourne, Bournemouth in February 2009. Even living in the Read more about Southbourne Snow: Memories of Noemi in Bournemouth, England, February 2009[…]
If I had to list my favourite method of travel, it would probably be train travel (just edging being onboard a boat). Not only have I watched many documentaries on train travel, but I have a fascination with railway stations the world over – whether used or not. So I found out Read more about Last Train To Nowhere: Touring The Dis-Used Train Station in Asuncion, Paraguay🇵🇾[…]
Sounds like it should be in the USA. But only for those who refuse to use basic language translation. Laguna Colorada, of course just means “Lake Colour Red” in English. Obvious, especially given the red tint of this naturally picturesque highland lake. This Laguna was a highlight from the Salar de Uyuni jeep trip in Read more about Salar De Uyuni Tour – Part 12 – Laguna Colorada[…]
Jumping for joy somewhere on the Salar De Uyuni Tour – in the deserts of South Western Bolivia. A moment to savour and freedom. This tour was one of the most spectacular I have been on, scenery wise. After lunch by Lake Hedionda, we headed into deep desert country and to the peak of our Read more about Salar De Uyuni Tour – Part 11 – Atacama Desert (The Driest Place On Earth) and Arbol De Piedra (Higher Than Europe) *[…]
I never even wanted to stay in the Hotel Ushuaia and as a general rule when I’m travelling I try my best to avoid hotels. I’m not a hotel person at all. I dislike their non descript lack of personality. But when I booked the Antarctica trip, they included a night in this hotel, the Read more about Hotel Ushuaia, Argentina – The Real Fawlty Towers![…]
After a hat-trick of special sights (Gorilla Mountain, Active Volcano and Train Track) on the second morning of the tour, our jeep took us down to the spectacular Laguna Canapa. And I mean spectacular. Situated at a high altitude, this lake is tinted slightly naturally green, good then that the photos don’t show that, and Read more about Backpacking In Bolivia🇧🇴: Salar De Uyuni Tour – Part 10 – Laguna Canapa y Flamencos[…]
It was an odd but enjoyable experience to stay overnight in a Muslim Hostel. It was also a short lived one. On my first trip to Qatar in 2011, I spent a night in Doha B Hostel, Doha, Qatar. I didn’t even believe there would be any type of “hostel” in Doha, Read more about Backpacking in Qatar🇶🇦: Staying In A Male and Muslim Only Hostel in Doha[…]