Tokyo: tourism, temples and... toilets!
1:00 01/01/1970
The toilet seat in my hotel bathroom lifts as I approach it. It’s warm when I sit down, and it flushes itself once I’ve finished. The lid even closes by itself afterwards should I forget. Yet,...
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14 of my favourite photos from my travels in 2014
1:00 01/01/1970
2014 was another year filled with interesting opportunities and visits to far-flung places around the world, including trips to China and South Africa, as well as many much closer to home, including...
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Top 25 Things to Do in Australia & New Zealand: 2015 Viator Travel Awards
1:00 01/01/1970
You’ll find all kinds of activities listed, including climbing iconic bridges, learning about indigenous culture, tasting the fruits of the area’s vineyards, and getting up close to local...
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The top 3 ski resorts near Barcelona
1:00 01/01/1970
Spain is Europe’s second most mountainous country, and there are plenty of excellent ski resorts where you can enjoy a winter break. Several of them are very close to Barcelona, which makes it...
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7 places to eat in Cyprus for an authentic experience
1:00 01/01/1970
Anyone with a discerning palate who travels to Cyprus will probably appreciate restaurants and cafés serving the authentic and delicious cuisine of the island.  The Cypriot cuisine is closely...
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Photograph of the week: A luxury Seychelles ‘toes-in-the-sand’ dinner
1:00 01/01/1970
The Seychelles always conjures up dreamy images of untouched white sand beaches privately enclosed by palm trees, glorious granite outcrops and the most pristine azure blue waters. The rich and...
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Patagonia – ‘the big three’
1:00 01/01/1970
Patagonia: an unforgiving, sometimes grim, yet achingly handsome corner of the globe. So why visit this chunky blade of mountains and bleak desolation that slices into the ‘Roaring Forties’, the...
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L.A. Times Op-Ed: Tune Out Cable News and Turn Away Fear
1:00 01/01/1970
Thanks for the many thoughtful comments on my recent LA Times editorial about fear (which you can read at the end of this post). One man, noting that he was “getting closer to that permanent dirt...
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How to Handle a Sudden Change of Travel Plans
12:32 27/03/2021
Wandering EarlThree weeks ago, I attended my close friend’s wedding on a Sunday night in Vancouver. It was a great time, with great people, great food and just a great atmosphere. Once the wedding...
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The top 3 horse safaris in South Africa
1:00 01/01/1970
There are few greater thrills than exploring the African bush on horseback. It’s a surreal way to experience the sights, sounds, and serenity of the bush, but more than that, you’ll be able to get...
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