Bright neon lights, organised chaos and a city that never sleeps. I'm not talking about the obvious American Sister, I'm talking about its Asian Big Brother: Tokyo. Tokyo is fittingly like a game on an old Nintendo console; every neighbourhood like a new level with a unique theme; some harder to complete than others. (There … Continue reading Mission: Taming Tokyo in 5 days (Extensive Guide)
Category: Asia
Hangzhou – The tea capital of China
Hangzhou - the capital of China's Zhejiang province. Only an hours train journey from its big sister Shanghai, this is a modern city claimed to be one of China's major historic and cultural spots with history traceable back to the Qin Dynasty 2200 years ago. Hangzhou is surrounded by stunning natural beauty as well as … Continue reading Hangzhou – The tea capital of China
The Madness of Mumbai
Mumbai is mad. Previously named Bombay, this city is loud, it's chaotic, it's dirty, it's colourful and it's so full of contrasts you'll never know which way to look. Your senses are truly put in survival mode the minute you put your feet on the ground for the first time and it may take them … Continue reading The Madness of Mumbai
Phuket: Thai Cooking at Blue Elephant
It is early morning at Patong Beach and the sun has only just risen. Phuket is stunning in the morning. The colours are dark green and bright turquoise and the air is still slightly cool and fresh. I have just exited the tender off the cruise ship and now headed into Phuket Town to visit … Continue reading Phuket: Thai Cooking at Blue Elephant



