Images of jagged limestone mountains surrounding Vang Vieng in land-locked Laos and the tranquil Song River (Nam Song) that weaves down the valley have been etched into the minds of most backpackers for two decades. At least, they did to …
Where is that? That’s one of the first questions people often ask when Mauritius is mentioned. Located in the Indian Ocean to the east of Africa, Mauritius conjures up images of a remote and picturesque island hideaway. The island lives up to …
A European winter with snow-capped mountains, log fires, and hot chocolate is a setting that many aspire to be part of at this time of the year. Don’t just dream about a white Christmas! I always like the Christmas vibe …
I visited Macao, or Macau – as most of you call it, with my travel buddy to discover how this former Portuguese territory has become one of the region’s liveliest destinations for entertainment, food, and, adventure. Macao was once a …
