Ok, firstly I thought I better write up my experience with flying Airasia as I have told many of you about their super cheap deals and of course many of you are suspicious of their planes and service… Well put your mind at ease people and buy tickets with confidence because they are great. The Read More »
Yunnan Province KUNMING (capital city of 4 million people) Yes we’ve arrived safely in China, and so far going very well. We left Hanoi last Friday morning, walked about 1km to the Vietnam Airlines bus in the city – we were novelty viewing for most of the locals, to observe two “old” westerners with white Read More »
Another early start. We departed Kangding at 6.30 am, heading for Hailuogou Glacier Park via Luding. Luding Bridge At Hailuogou “the land is trembling and the valley is buzzing”. Mao’s secret hideout revealed in Moxi! Luding lays claim to hosting what some regard as the most glorious moment of the Long March. The bridge, built Read More »
Finally the job offer that I had been chasing since the end of March 2007 was coming to a close. I was required in Zurich, Switzerland to go over my employment contracts with my new employer OnRelay UK and the lawyers that were drawing up the documents and taking care of the payroll. Only problem was, Read More »
All.. due to what is likely a power outage at my house, my home email systems are down and cannot be reached. Until I get someone to go to my house and fix this for me (anyone with linux experience) I will ask that you write me at bniester@gmail.com Gino is here and I’m going Read More »
Moreton Island is an hour’s catamaran trip from Brisbane and is the 3rd largest sand island in the world (the biggest being Fraser Island just up the coast). It was formerly the Brisbane penal colony and I can think of worse places to be sent to prison than a subtropical island with world class beaches.. Read More »
The movie “The Transporter” was shot around Marseille and the famous prison “Chateau de If” which was the setting for the book “The Count of Monte Cristo” and therefore the many movie versions of it. Marseille is the second-largest city in Europe and for a while held the title of the city in Europe with Read More »
Up And At ‘em! As scheduled, we met Stephanie’s Aunt Mary, and her son, Matthew, at a local eatery named Wecks at 7:00 am. Mallory spent a week with Aunt Mary and Stephanie’s Mom in Albuquerque this summer, so Mallory was especially excited about meeting up with them. Mary has a German Shepherd named Snickers, Read More »
8-Dec-05 Dubai to Bahrain In Dubai, we had time to browse the Duty Free shops (wine prices are reasonable, scotch is typical) and have a cappuccino. The airport is a mix of people, ranging from full chalabi to westerners in shorts. In restaurants, be careful that you are only getting one when one is what Read More »
Unlike traditional mass tourism, agro tourism is an interesting niche industry that allows visitors to learn more about the agriculture products of a place, as well as the interconnection of these goods – both in production and use – within the local community. After leaving Mt. Bromo I had the opportunity to visit the Margo Read More »
