Here’s the second part of my pick of the world’s most jawdropping drives from roads we’ve travelled in the last few years (read part 1 here). I’ve categorized these great drives by region and country, as some destinations are gifted with so many dramatically beautiful routes: 6. MOROCCO: one of our favorite road trips starts … Read more about The world’s most jawdropping drives, part 2
These are the 10 places I think you should experience in 2008, based on places I have been myself, and here are some quick reasons why. I’ll give you my own wish list of ‘it’ destinations for 2008, places I have never been but hope to visit, in the new year.1. SYRIA: colossal history confronts … Read more about 10 Places You Must Go in 2008: places I have been
Food markets are one of the ultimate joys of travel, aren’t they? Whenever we visit a new place one of the first things we do is visit a local fresh food market. They’re a microcosm of the society. Markets give you a sensoral introduction to the culture, an insight into its everyday life, a taste … Read more about The Joys of Travel: Food Markets, part 1
Our first night in Chiang Mai we thought we’d hit the Night Market then grab some dinner from the local vendors who have stalls in the markets in the surrounding streets. While the Night Markets get a bit samey after a while, all pedaling the same cheap t-shirts, fake DVDs and Thai handicrafts, the wonderful … Read more about The disappointments of travel: Burger King at the Night Market
This family driving along a highway in the south of Thailand was one of the more troublesome of the traffic hazards that we confronted. While Dad was obviously driving at a responsible speed, it was the other vehicles on the road that concerned us. We’ve driven all over the world and we’ve come to the … Read more about Traffic Hazards in Thailand #2