Standing 120 feet up on the steep canopy tower, our guide points excitedly.
We glimpse a rainbow of feathers, and 3 macaws fly rapidly through the tall trees. Their bright plumage is stark contrast against the cloudy, misty backdrop of the rainforest.
In a flash they’re gone and we are left wanting more. Read More
Otavalo is a must-see destination in Ecuador.
Just under two hours’ drive north from Quito, the journey itself is a treat. We travel through the beautiful Andean scenery, with plenty of great little places and stalls to stop at on the way.
The market is an experience for all the senses: the aromas of traditional foods, soothing Andean panpipes, a kaleidoscope of colours, soft alpaca scarves, and obligatory (and usually friendly) bargaining. Read More
On a lazy old Sunday in Paris we venture to the biggest flea and antique market you have ever seen. The most famous flea market in Paris is officially called Les Puces de Saint-Ouen, but is known to everyone as Les Puces (The Fleas). It covers seven hectares and is the largest antique market in the world, and receives between 120,000 to 180,000 visitors each weekend. We are just 2 of those people! Read More
“Cat Poop Coffee”, yep that’s right.
It’s a fascinating and strange process for making coffee in Indonesia that certainly gets people talking, in most cases without true knowledge of its origin and process. It’s called Kopi Luwak or Luwak Coffee. From the Indonesian language Kopi= Coffee and Luwak = Asian Palm Civet, also called Civet Coffee, Luwak Coffee or “Cat poop coffee”. I can assure you Cat poop Coffee tastes very good indeed. Read More
One of the things that left a lasting and deep impression on my first visit to Bali was the strong, omnipresent sense of spirituality and religion that guide the Balinese people in their everyday lives.
Nothing has changed and I am here again and enjoying these people in this place of peace. Over 90% of the Balinese are Hindu, and their devotion to their religion is apparent, no matter where you are on the island. Read More
The most fun I’ve had on a bike for ages!
Coasting on a bike down the Bali hills, sun on my face, wind gently blowing my hair, through rice fields and small villages all the way to Bob’s place for a mouth watering Balinese meal.
From the time we met Sandi, I just got the feeling this is going to be a great day. Read More
High up, very high up, in fact 11,000 feet above the sea, in very thin air sits the intriguing city of Cusco.
Often referred to as the ‘Navel of the World’, the umbilical life-giver, the puma, the stealthy predator, Cusco has a long and interesting history. Read More
Let Paris’s unique people inspire you. Paris has long been a haven for artists, musicians and thinkers, and this atmosphere has created a culture distinct to Paris alone. The stereotype about Parisians being rude, snobby and so on, is simply not true.
Don’t be fooled by this myth. The truth is far more interesting.
Between rioting and strikes our trip to Puno to explore Lake Titicaca is a hit or miss affair. Some Governments around the world were advising against any travel to Puno and the surrounding areas. We feel lucky to that we arrive as the situation stabilises and are able to access this unique region. Read More
The ‘Dogs of Paris’ appear to be another Parisian fashion accessory, it’s also no secret I’m a bit of a dog nut myself.
They come in all shapes, sizes, colours and textures and are carried in dolls prams and handbags and customised doggy transportation.They add yet another quirky element to observing Parisian on the go, and as dogs appear to out number humans, there’s no way you can miss them.
These are the Dogs of Paris!
