I’m not really into safari trips. Maybe because I associate it with hiking or mountain-climbing which, to be honest, I find too tedious. I don’t know. I’m more of a beach person. And maybe it’s my age talking but I’d really rather sit, sip coffee and watch the sunset, preferably overlooking the Mediterranean sea. But…
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The Philippines is one of Top 2013 Destinations to Watch via Conde Nast Traveller
Top travel magazine Conde Nast Traveller has named the Philippines as one of the Top 2013 destinations. Ranking second to Brazil, the magazine describes the country of 7,107 islands as ‘heavenly’. I think one of the reasons why travelling here has become so appealing is because of Survivor (US), the latest season of which was…
Where Will We Go in 2013?
I was wondering when I’d be able to write my first words of the year in this virtual notebook. It’s been a long, lazy holiday season and it took me a couple of days to get out of my hibernation, albeit with much difficulty. A confession: I almost ‘burned’ this site down. The year…
Andrew McCarthy’s Camino de Santiago
I’m finding it difficult to jump-start my Camino de Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage (which I have declared I would do next year). To be honest, the thought of walking at least 100 kilometers on my own intimidates me. That the Camino de Santiago is IN Spain makes things a little more complicated. I have travelled…
Lonely Planet’s Top 10 Countries to Visit in 2013
Lonely Planet has released its much awaited Top 10 list of countries to visit in 2013. Topping the list is Sri Lanka, which is fast becoming a top value-for-money destination. The list also includes Montenegro, a country relatively unknown to me.:) Read the list and plan your trip/s now!