On the way to Wellington, New Zealands Capital we stop for a comfort break at a small town called "Bull" named after a guy in the 1800'2 named A Bull, the only thing this town had going for it was the fun signs it had in most of the windows. So the Kiwi's do have a sense of humour!!. This is a short blog as l just wanted to share with you these great pictures.... read more

So back on the fun bus after breakfast for the longest drive (Hopefully) on this North Island to South Island trip. Passing fantastic valleys, hills and forest during the 6 hour journey gave us the home views that the countryside and even scenes out of "Lord of the Rings" which was filmed here in New Zealand. Glow-worms and deep, deep caves Waitomo, in the central North Island, is an area renowned for limestone caves, glow-worms, adventure and fun, and is a place not to be missed. The name Waitomo comes from the Maori wai, water and tomo, hole or shaft. Activities centre around a small village called Waitomo Caves (or simply Waitomo) where the Museum of Caves is the focal point. For more than 100 years the Glow-worm Cave of Waitomo has attracted millions of people ... read more

The Bridge Climb is the most sought after Sydney attraction. It takes you along the upper span of the arch on catwalks and ladders all the way to the summit, 134 metres above Sydney Harbour. The steady incline leaves you free to focus your attention on your Sydney experience, with opportunities for 360 degree views of Sydney, including east to the ocean, west to the mountains and the harbour city surrounds. When you reach the top you will have a sense of achievement that you'll remember forever - you've conquered an Australian icon recognised the world over! No other Sydney tourist attraction can give you this feeling of standing at the top of the world, with the Harbour spread before you. Until October 1998, this Climb was strictly off-limits to the public. Today, over two million ... read more

Yet again l am up at supid o'clock (2.45am) to catch a 2 hour flight from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, then a 44 seater ATR72 aircraft to take the hour long flight to the island. I would have never thought about seeing this island if it wasn't for Fabian & Cornellia that l had met in Goa and spent time with travelling Kerela. So before l continue l'd like to thank them for a fantastic 3 days in paradise. The island is situated in the renowned Gulf of Thailand. Off shore fishing is a lucrative industry and local islanders tend to have higher standards of living than their counterparts on the mainland. People are therefore generally relatively well off and happy not to demand anything from passing foreigners. Instead they will welcome them with ... read more

Another of life’s dreams that l can tick off the list Every since l saw a picture in a geography book in school about 30 years ago l have also wanted to see Halong Bay. It always gave me a sense of mystery from a land far, far way especially for a child for 10 years old. So today when l awoke l couldn’t wait to see this for real. We leave our hotel in Hanoi at about 7am and take the 4 hour drive. After 8 months of travelling the early mornings still don't get any easier, and within minutes I’m asleep at the back of the coach. When l awoke the scenery had changes from the city madness for tall buildings and thousands of motorbikes to rolling green hills, large lakes and fisherman’s ... read more