Postcard from London (Winter Wonderland)
I can’t stand the cold but spending a winter in England is something I had to do, at least once. This is not the first winter for me, but...
Postcard from Xi'an (The First Step)
The peaceful scenery of Huashan, one of the 5 sacred mountains of China Qiānlǐ zhī xíng, shǐyú zú xià (A journey of a thousand miles...
Postcard from the Balkans (Beauty and the Beast)
I have always pictured the Balkans as a violent and tragic region, ravaged by wars and senseless killings, so it was a pleasant surprise...
Postcard from Hokkaido (See, smell and taste)
A rainbow of flowers at the Shikisai Hills in Biei When I signed up for this Hokkaido tour, all I wanted was to give my eyes and nose a...
Postcard from Turkey (What a delight!)
Turkey is so rich in history that you are spoilt for choice in deciding what to see and do. Take your pick of the 17 Unesco World...
Postcard from Cradle Mountain (Long walk in the Park)
Nature’s work of art continues to amaze me everywhere I go in my travels. Imagine, a massive rock structure fashioned into the shape of a...
Postcard from Wales (Dream Holiday Part 3)
How do you pronounce the name of this Welsh village which is prominently displayed in its railway station? Give up? Click on the link...
Postcard from Britannia (Dream Holiday Part 2)
After a gruelling 10 days on the road, I was looking forward to a relaxing cruise to St Petersburg on board the Britannia. There's...
Postcard from Lake District (Dream Holiday Part 1)
This is a dream holiday which grew in the planning. From a simple 15-day cruise to the historic city of St Petersburg, we ended up having...
Postcard from Shanghai (Wet, Wet, Wet)
We had a grand welcome when we arrived in Shanghai. Rain, a sign of good luck, greeted us when our cruise ship Mariner of the Seas...
