Where and When: Cambodia, April 2023 0830: Today, we are leaving Siem Reap and heading South to the capital, Phnom Penh. The two cities are
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Cambodia Day 2 – Angkor Wat and Apsara Ballet
Where and when: Siem Reap, Cambodia, April 2023 0745: It is an early start today as we visit the biggest highlight of the trip –
Cambodia Day 1 – Tonle Sap Lake
Where and when: Siem Reap, Cambodia, April 2023 0845: We leave Singapore early (Read about our 48 hours in Singapore here and here) on the
48 Hours in Singapore- Part 2
1030: Brunch at Enchanted Cafe, a lovely 24hr cafe on Rangoon Road. Everything is digital, so you need to order and pay for everything online
48 Hours In Singapore – Part 1
Where and when: Singapore, April 2023 0730: Arrival into Singapore’s Changi Airport. Arrival is smooth and I am through immigration within 20 minutes. Tip: If
Happy Sri Lankan New Year!
The Sri Lankan New Year is just around the corner. It is the biggest festival on the Sri Lankan calendar and is the equivalent of
Things that Surprised Me about Tibet
To me, every trip I take brings many surprises. Some good, some not so good. But each one is a chance to learn and to
Southern China and Tibet: Day 12 – Panda Breeding Research Centre and Goodbye to China
0900: It’s our last day in China. Today, we are visiting the world famous Chengdu Panda Breeding Research centre. It is a relatively early start,
Southern China and Tibet: Day 11 – Leshan Buddha and Wenshu Temple
0930: Today we are going to see Leshan Buddha, the largest Buddha statue in the World. Leshan is a 2 hour drive from Chengdu, so we
Southern China and Tibet: Day 10 – Shigatse to Chengdu
0900: It’s our last day in Tibet. We are travelling from Shigatse to Tibet, and catching a flight back to Chengdu. So, not a lot
Southern China and Tibet: Day 9 – Gyantse to Shigatse
After a bit of a break, it’s back my series of post of Southern China and Tibet. I’m picking up where I left off, Day
Southern China and Tibet – Day 8: Lhasa to Gyantse
0830: It’s day 8 of our 12 day trip across Southern China and Tibet. It is a relatively early start. Today, we are leaving Lhasa
Southern China and Tibet – Day 7: Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple
Today was arguably the most important day of our Southern China and Tibet trip. We were going to see the Potala Palace and the Jokhang
Southern China and Tibet – Day 6: Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery
0700: I woke up with a really bad hangover – then remembered that I was actually in Tibet, suffering from Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). It
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