A small twin engine airplane is the only way to get to Gunung Mulu National Park in Sarawak Borneo, and looking out the window you will be overwhelmed with the vastness of the jungle that lay below. Once you have landed on the isolated runway, you truly feel in the middle of nowhere. Continue reading
While you are visiting in Surfers Paradise, there are many shopping centres and arcades that are open for late night shopping, seven days a week. Continue reading
Adventure travel comes in many forms, But I recently came across a website which puts a whole new spin on the definition of adventure vacations. Some groups help people make a difference while they see the world, by creating opportunities for people to immerse themselves in foreign culture and volunteer abroad in over 20 countries. This is a different kind of travel, and it is clearly not for those whose idea of adventure travel includes room service and a mint on one’s pillow. But for those who want to make a difference, this just might be the experience of a lifetime. Continue reading
The Algave is located right in the south of Portugal. It runs across the bottom of the country and is known for its beautiful beaches and temperate climate. With plenty of Algarve hotels, resorts, restaurants, natural attractions, beach life, theme parks and historic architecture to discover during a holiday there, The Algarve has something for all ages and interests to enjoy. The weather is nice year round with temperatures of 15-32 degrees centigrade (although it has been known to be even higher in the summer). Continue reading
Traveling can be both an eye opener as well as a fun experience. In all my sojourns, I have had my share of the good, the not-so-good and the downright ugly. I have also had the wonderful experience of being in some of the best hotels in the world. By best, I do not mean in terms of cost and luxury. I mean in terms of customized personal service. A lot of hotels have staffs that are not only informal -which is good- but also impersonal and indifferent to whatever concerns you may have. Continue reading