Author: David Bowden
For me, the best beaches close to Kuala Lumpur are on the island of Langkawi. It’s less than an hour’s flight from the capital. Landing at Langkawi Airport is always a pleasant experience – it’s small, so you can get out of it fast. Though, if you’re one to indulge, there are duty-free shops right… Continue reading My Weekend Escape to Langkawi
Make no mistake about it, Australia is a big country and its biggest state, Western Australia, is three and half times bigger than Texas but only 20% the size of Europe. However, we are talking about just one state and not the 44 countries in Europe. Seven Malaysia’s fit into Western Australia! So, with this… Continue reading Road and Air Eco-Journey North of Perth
In the 1960s, the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh, was considered one of Asia’s most charming cities and often likened to Paris. The Khmer Rouge put an end to that in the mid to late 1970s with its reign of terror that saw Khmers turn on each other with as many as three million citizens killed… Continue reading A Short Break in Phnom Penh
Tuscany has one of Italy’s most flawless landscapes. Its rolling hills are dotted with olive groves, orchards, and vineyards, making it ideal for those who enjoy travel to discover new wines. Over the centuries, painters immortalised Tuscany on canvas and now tourists have Tuscany on their travel bucket list. Olive trees and vineyards in Tuscany… Continue reading My Wine Tour Experience in Tuscany
When I was suggested to go vineyard hopping in Switzerland, my first reaction was, “They make wine in Switzerland, really?” I had no idea. Come to think of it though, it should come as no surprise. After all, they make wine in neighbouring France, Germany, and Austria. I did not need any persuading when my… Continue reading Vineyard-Hopping Around Switzerland: My Wine Tasting Experience
After visiting Zimbabwe and enjoying its spectacular national parks and Victoria Falls, it made good sense to pop into neighbouring Zambia to tick off the only other country starting with the letter ‘z’. Visiting both Zambia and Zimbabwe at the same time is a good idea as they border each other and share the famous… Continue reading Zambia’s Parks, Rivers and Falls
My arrival into Cape Town brought home the significance of temperature fluctuations in South Africa weather. I had travelled from Kruger National Park in the far north of the country where the mercury topped 40o C prior to taking the two-hour flight south to Cape Town near the southernmost point of the African continent. As the… Continue reading South Africa’s Colourful Cape Town
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 this reputation for long white Mauritius beaches and fringing offshore coral reefs — after all,… Continue reading Mauritius: My Dream Gold Adventure Came True
In Austria, winter comes with snow-capped mountains, log fires, and hot chocolate. Don’t just dream about a white Christmas! I have always liked the Austrian Christmas spirit, especially with all the Advent markets set up in various towns across the country. I had a few chances to visit Christmas Markets in Austria over the years,… Continue reading Looking back at Celebrating a White Christmas in Austria