Maps Of Burma
Back on terra firma again much to my relief, I accosted a tuk tuk driver sitting by the roadside. They didn’t chase after tourists here. I suppose because we …
LOW-COST TRANSPORTATION ON TRAVEL
Most flights to Europe or Asia land just in time for the morning rush hour. Hire a taxi from the airport to downtown and you could be stuck in …
Phrixus & Helle a Brief Digression
Phrixus had close ties with Iolcus’ royal family. He and his sister Helle were the children of King Athamas of Boeotia (brother of Salmoneus) and the cloud-goddess Nephele. But, …
Okavango Delta
Botswana’s Okavango Delta is the largest delta found in the world. It hosts an unbelievable amount of wildlife so is fantastic for game viewing of all the major animals. …
BRING YOUR OWN FOOD ON TRAVEL
It’s so ironic – you never really liked airline food, but now that it’s not there, another problem arises. What will you eat? The food available for purchase onboard …
Superior Hiking Trail Map
GETTING YOUR BEARINGS The art of getting lost is a well-practised one, and it is made easier today with the use of maps and other satellite navigation products. Of …
FOUR TRAVEL DESTINATION QUESTIONS
I once waded through thigh-high water to reach a carpet sale at Shyam Ahuja, a home furnishings shop in Mumbai. I was a flight attendant on a two-day layover, …
Map Burma
In a commanding position at an intersection in the centre of town is a large golden statue of Aung San, revered former leader, martyred hero and father of Aung …
THE TOP TRAVEL BOOKS
Do you find destination information in travel guideblogs and magazines, newspapers, websites or TV shows? You should consider adding blogs by travel writers to your list of resources. Right …
Muir Woods Hiking Trails Map
MOUNTAIN RESCUE While you might hold the understandable view that hikers who go out in all weathers are a bit unhinged, you will appreciate that there is one exception: …