Paro & Thimphu – Essentially Bhutan
The most dangerous airport in the world! This is Paro international airport, the gateway to Bhutan...
The Charming Punakha Valley – Bhutan
Bhutan is a land of mountains, nestled within which are the valleys where people live. The most...
The Land of Happiness
The highest mountain peaks in the world – Mount Everest and Kanchenjunga – glistened in the...
Hidden Gems in Rural Spain
Meandering country roads, abundant greenery, picturesque streams, and old churches. Who could ask...
Chasing Waterfalls – Eastern India
In all our road trips, we go chasing waterfalls – some that are well known, and others that are...
Two Gems in Southern Portugal
Note: My 100th blog post! When I started blogging a few years ago, I never thought of reaching...
The Best Sights of Evora and Surrounds – Portugal
Alentejo, in the south of Portugal, is a region that is popular for its historical sites, expansive...
The Spectacular Southern Coast of Portugal
A coastline with over a hundred beaches, plus dramatic limestone cliffs, picturesque sea caves,...
A Weekend in Aveiro – Portugal’s Canal City
A little Venice in one corner of Portugal? Well, not quite Venice, but a charming, though modest,...
Chiswick – The Perfect Neighbourhood in London
A cosy village within a megapolis – this is Chiswick. Bordered by a motorway and a ‘high’ street,...
Ellendale – A Scenic Village en route from Hobart to Strahan
It is a long drive from one corner of Tasmania to the other (East to West) – Hobart to Strahan. All...
Glimpses of Orissa – India
Hills, beaches, mangrove delta, lagoon, forests and fertile plains, plus temples, art and history –...
Poolewe and Surrounds – Scotland
Live in a cramped hotel room with a view of a parking lot? Nah! How about a unique ‘Pod’ with a...
Day Trips from Bettyhill – Scotland
The northernmost part of Scotland doesn’t have any of the usual attractions – imposing palaces and...
Roaming in Picturesque Sikkim
Nestled in the enchanting Himalayan range, Sikkim is an idyllic destination that offers...
Enjoying Serene Strahan – Tasmania
Tucked away in the west coast of Tasmania is the sleepy harbour town of Strahan (pronounced...
Giants on the Hills
Four imposing statues sit atop verdant peaks in the beautiful and tranquil state of Sikkim in...
Driving the Blue Ridge Parkway – North Carolina
Why build a 469-mile long road on top of a mountain? Not for transport, really. Commercial...
Twizel – Gateway to Mount Cook – New Zealand
Picture yourself driving 60 kilometres (40 miles) along the side of a turquoise lake, while...
A Fun Trip to Grandfather Mountain – North Carolina
Blue Ridge Parkway and Grandfather Mountain - folks in North Carolina sure know how to pick...
Dunedin and Surrounds – New Zealand
Pronounced Duh-nee-din, Dunedin is New Zealand's oldest city located far down under in the south...
Pleasant Days in Burnie – Tasmania
Burnie is a pretty seaside town on the north coast of Tasmania, 2 hours (147 km) from Launceston...
The Spectacular Southern Scenic Route – New Zealand
Gentle natural beauty, beaches, solitude…. these are aplenty on the Southern Scenic Route, the...
North West Tasmania – A Unique Experience
Northwest Tasmania is pretty much as far out as it gets. Perhaps that is why it has preserved the...
Roaming the Hills of South Island – New Zealand
A great base does not have to be a great destination, as long as it is a pretty and comfortable...
A Fun Day in Perth – Australia
Perth is about as far away from Brisbane as New York is from Los Angeles – both in terms of...
The Best Sights in the Tasman Peninsula
Pristine beaches, soaring sea cliffs, unique rock formations and lush green forests, plus a...
Tassie’s ‘Mites & Tites’ Hideaway
Tucked away in a remote corner of Tasmania, beyond the reach of paved roads, is a “cool” cave full...
Easy Day Trips from Queenstown – New Zealand
As your plane approaches Queenstown in New Zealand, you will realise that you are heading towards a...
Southland – A Hidden Gem in New Zealand
New Zealand’s South Island is an amazingly beautiful country. ‘Southland’ refers to the...
A Pleasant Day Out in Pitlochry
Everything that is beautiful in Scotland - lochs, rivers, high hills and glens – can be found in...
Easy Hike to High Falls Gorge – New York
Waterfalls can be challenging. By their very nature waterfalls embody a change in elevation, which...
Marvelous Maine – A 6-day Driving Trip
Our 3-week driving trip through New England started from Freeport, Maine where we drove into from...
A Fun Hike to Flume Gorge – New Hampshire
A fun hike amidst geological marvels – a must-see when you visit New Hampshire. The hike will take...
A Road Trip through New Hampshire – USA
New Hampshire has something for everyone - with its bountiful scenic spots, waterfalls, covered...
Skye – Scotland’s Enchanting Island
Isle of Skye was our last stop in the NC500 drive in the Northern Highlands of Scotland. We set off...
The Magical Cave & Waterfall – Scotland
A huge cave with a waterfall, a boat ride and ancient magic – like the combo? Add to it a good...
A Glimpse of Yorkshire Getaways – Northern England
Sun, sand, water, views ..... Add some history and delicious seafood with or without chips... Like...
The Best Sights on the NC500 Route – Scotland
NC500 – What is it? All the sights along the coastal route of the Northern Scottish highlands were...
Day Trips from Aviemore – Scotland
During our 3-week driving trip through Northern Scotland, we found yet another great place for a...
Cornwall Gems – South West England
As we drove along the south-west of England coming from Wales in the north, we took in many...
Betws-y-Coed – The perfect base in Snowdonia, Wales
Betws-y-Coed! Unpronounceable but beautiful, like many other places in Wales. This charming...
Lyme Regis – England’s Fossil Town
A beach town with more than just sand, sea and fish ’n’ chips. Nestled on the Jurassic Coast near...
Pleasant Days Out in Dorset – England
Day tripping in Dorset? Let us tell you about this quiet “area of outstanding natural beauty”...
Hay On Wye – The Unique Book Town in Wales
Books, books and more books! Books on streets, books crammed into shelves in quaint bookstores...
Enjoying Canadian Rockies
Planning a visit to the Canadian Rockies? Amazing scenery awaits you. The Rockies destinations of...
Vancouver in 2 days – Canada
We landed in Vancouver after 3 weeks of pleasurable adventure exploring Canada by rail and coaches....
Canada by Rail – Toronto to Vancouver
Long train journeys are always magical - viewing beautiful scenery through windows, meeting people,...
Lake Tahoe – Fall time Family Fun
It’s family fun time at Lake Tahoe! Our seven-month old grandson, escorted by parents and two pairs...
Hidden Gems in Southern Sweden
Did you know that Sweden has many little-known attractions? We didn’t know either, but found some...
San Francisco to Seattle – A 12-day Road Trip
Long distances, but lots to see – that’s an American road trip. Driving from San Francisco to...
Sorrento – A Weekend Getaway from Melbourne
Sorrento - No, not the beautiful Italian coastal town near Naples. The Australian Sorrento, just a...
A Day in Cádiz – Spain
“Have car, will roam” – this was our unspoken thought when we set off from the base of our trip of...
Classic Castles in Denmark
Numerous royal families have ruled Denmark over the centuries, and even today Denmark’s royal...