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Do you know the way to San Jose?

DO YOU KNOW THE WAY TO SAN JOSE? … well I do! Now I have been there and got the tee-shirt with Visit California on their travel agent Super Fam Trip! San Jose is in the heart of Silicon Valley, an excellent hub to explore the surrounding areas. I started at The Tech Interactive –…

Bhutan – the Land of Happiness

BHUTAN THE LAND OF HAPPINESS Far, far away – beyond the rivers, before the mountains – there is a country, a kingdom, a place like a fairytale, where lies stories of demons, devils and deities. Stories of their battles, where good always overcomes evil. The skies here are clear blue, just…

A Vietnam Escape…

A VIETNAM ESCAPE A lovely start to my trip to visit Vietnam – a direct flight from Heathrow, a speedy check-in and soon I was settled in the departures lounge being offered drinks and food! It’s so comfy and as well as all the usual facilities there are state of the art…

A Different Angle on Vietnam – our recommended tours

A DIFFERENT ANGLE ON VIETNAM Cho Lon Saigon, a Photogenic Experience – Visiting the historic district of Cho Lon and getting a chance to see the backstreets and local life. This tour is for all photography aficionados. Beginner level or advanced photographer: this tour will bring you to the best spots at the right time…

Norway’s Fjords and Mountains

THE START OF A HOLIDAY IS ALWAYS EXCITING But when the start is the sight of the most beautiful RMS Queen Mary 2 transatlantic ocean liner in dock at Southampton – beckoning and welcoming you to board and sail away with her to the fjords and mountains of Norway – the excitement is just…

Thailand’s Islands

THAILAND’S ISLANDS Thailand’s Islands Thailand’s Islands are very different, some are good for families, others for seclusion and romance – the weather is quite different from one island to another too. There the differences end! All the Islands are beautiful – with beautiful sunsets and sweeping, sandy beaches fringed with swaying palm…

Let’s Explore Parga!

LET’S EXPLORE PARGA My intention was to relax, look at the views and sit by the pool! But … my excitement grew as I approached the very pretty town of Parga, up the mountainous road hugging the coast. The route was filled with colourful flowers, and as we reached the top, my anticipation rose too!…

Lucerne, the atmospheric city in Central Switzerland

LUCERNE, THE ATMOSPHERIC CITY IN CENTRAL SWITZERLAND Lucerne is perfect if you just have a couple of days to spare. The journey is so easy – a short flight to Zurich, down the escalator to the train station and you are on your way to picturesque Lake Lucerne. The station’s arched front is impressive when…

Laos

Laos Land locked, and locked away for tens of years – Laos is in a time warp keeping its culture intact. In the North, on the jungle covered mountain slopes, the people wear bright, colourful, traditional dress. In the South, communities wear traditional face tattoos. The cities are small and uncongested. Vientiane, the capital, has…

Dunedin and New Zealand’s East Coast

DUNEDIN AND NEW ZEALAND’S EAST COAST It’s often missed for the more famous West Coast or the route through the middle of South Island via the lakes, Wanaka and Tekapo – but the East Coast has a few treasures to share, especially if you are visiting New Zealand for the second or third time. Dunedin…