Queenstown As we landed in Queenstown in the South Island of New Zealand, even before the plane wheels had kissed the runway, we could see from the window that we were arriving somewhere spectacular. Queenstown sits in the south west …
Wine and water on Waiheke! Waiheke Island is a short 40 minute ferry ride from Auckland across the Harbour. The ferry service is excellent so many locals live there and commute into the city. Many more people, however come for …
“Kia Ora” ~ Welcome to New Zealand Days 11~12: Auckland Our flight landed in New Zealand in the late afternoon. I have family in Auckland and had visited New Zealand three times before but not since 2002, so I was …
Day 7: Meeting Koalas and Kangaroos The Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Today we were flying to Sydney, but before we left, our friends wanted us to meet the local koalas and kangaroos. The easiest place to do this was at …
Day 5: Maroochydore and the North Noosa Coast We woke up in Maroochydore to cornflower blue skies We were told to dress for the beach and to be ready for a 9am departure. We drove north for about 30 minutes …
Day 3: The Adelaide Hills Our tour of southern Australia continued. We left McLaren Vale on Sunday morning stopping for breakfast in an edgy looking converted barn. The bagels and coffee were as expected, delicious! At McLaren Vale we had …
Day 1: Adelaide and The McLaren Vale wine region We arrived from San Francisco after our 15 hour flight in the early morning, just as Sydney was beginning to stir. As we made our descent, the sun was a milky …
War; tragic and horrific. Creating desolation, carnage and destruction. Causing immense suffering, misery and loss, destroying and changing lives forever. Singapore during World War II was thought to be an impregnable fortress. When it fell to Japan on February 15th …
Dubai, a large, vibrant, metropolis with ribbons of traffic clogging the roads in every direction. Palm trees and mosques, peppered in amongst the towering skyscrapers. Opulent shopping malls complete with indoor aquariums, ice rinks, ski runs and luxury hotels. Throughout …
Istanbul, mystical and wondrous, nestled on the Bosphorus in the very centre of the world. A vibrant, exciting city where the cultures of East and West, Asia and Europe, literally collide. Wander its narrow, cobbled streets and let the treasures …
