Being charged down by an African elephant while on adventure safari was not part of the itinerary but one I will never forget none the less.
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Duba Plains – Northern Okavango Delta
July 29, 2010 by
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The next day we flew the short hop from Jedibe to Duba Plains in the Northern Okavango Delta. Duba Plains is a smaller camp and more intimate, only accommodating ten people. This camp proved to be by far the most exciting of the three. Our little Cessna landed on a very small strip and then […]
The Magic of Africa – Okavango Delta
July 29, 2010 by
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A long held dream was to visit the wilds of Africa on safari, a Wilderness Safari in Africa! This trip came about with my brother who asked if I would be interested in adventure travel in Africa.
The Jewels of Venice – Basilica of San Marco – Venezia
July 23, 2010 by
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Jewels! Jewels! And more Jewels!! I and most women I know (dare I say) have a decided passion for jewelery. The place to see a real feast of the most amazing collection of gems and semi precious gemstones of unbelievable size and beauty is inside St Mark’s Basilica in Venice.
The Mahabrata – Culture and Dance in Ubud
July 23, 2010 by
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I sat in an open courtyard of the Ubud Palace at Ubud, Indonesia among the hum of talk, the odd whine of a mossie, and the quick slaps of those under attack among the audience. We waited as the Gamelan Orchestra assembled and tuned their instruments. The orchestra was a wonderful sight, so much gleaming […]
Indonesia Mt Bromo
July 22, 2010 by
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The year I went to Indonesia, one of my first stops was to see the live volcano of Mt Bromo on the island of Java.
The Temple of Heaven Park
July 22, 2010 by
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The Temple of Heaven Park, the biggest of Beijing’s Parks, is renowned for its 15th century architecture.
GREAT WALL OF CHINA | BEIJING
July 22, 2010 by
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Highlight in Beijing – A walk on the Great Wall of China The highlight in Beijing for me however, was to walk the Great Wall of China. It has always been a childhood dream to see the Great Wall of China, but to walk on it; well that was the thrill of a lifetime. The […]
Discover China The Forbidden City Beijing
July 19, 2010 by
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If you are planning to travel to China, the Forbidden City tour is a must. On these “comfort tours”, as I like to think of them
The Kabuki Theatre
July 16, 2010 by
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The Kabuki Theatre at Ginza Tokyo Japan It had been a busy day, but time was short, so we decided we would find our way back to Ginza and take in a Kabuki performance, which was a must see for me whilst in Japan. We asked for direction at the information desk and it should […]