Monthly Archives: August 2009

First Day in Udaipur

Posted on August 27, 2009 by admin

Wow. I truly feel like I am on the other side of the globe. India is a way incredible and diverse place. It even smells different, I mean smells. Cow dung, burning cow dung, Indian food, incense, flowers and garbage … Continue reading →

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Newcastle Bridge and Museum

Posted on August 26, 2009 by admin

Quayside Newcastle is a beautiful area along the Tyne River in the city of Newcastle. This is an incredibly beautiful area with many interesting features and attractions. Tourists who visit the city and stay in one of the quaint old … Continue reading →

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The Port Louis District of the Island of Mauritius

Posted on August 26, 2009 by admin

Mauritius is an island of districts, districts that are diverse and have the influence not only of the rich cultural history, but the influence of the various ethnic groups that inhabit the island today.  One of those districts is that … Continue reading →

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Gems from India

Posted on August 25, 2009 by admin

India is full of gems. The country side, the people, the history, spiritually and literally the gems and minerals. Many stones are mined as well as cut polished and processed in India. Some very fine micro faceting of gemstones by … Continue reading →

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Slacking in Phuket

Posted on August 25, 2009 by admin

I’m writing while looking after three children whose mother, I like to call Slacker Mum, is spending nine days swanning around Thailand and staying at a Phuket resort while I’m stuck in Bangkok. Actually, I’m not writing this while I’m … Continue reading →

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Melbourne’s Markets

Posted on August 24, 2009 by admin

“Here’s a good read, maybe next time we go we can stay at one of these. It’s called Luxury Hotels Melbourne Australia. Wow, they got some beauties,” said Caroline, practically whistling when she said ‘wow’. We had decided it would … Continue reading →

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kuala lumpur malaysia hotels

Posted on August 24, 2009 by admin

“I’ll just go sing karaoke,” I retorted, resisting feebly being pulled into yet another store at the Berjay Times Square mall in Kuala Lumpur. The fellow at the desk of the Kuala Lumpur Malaysia hotels we popped into looked at … Continue reading →

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Jakarta Raining Fruit

Posted on August 24, 2009 by admin

Hey, those monkeys are throwing jack fruit at us!” This was highly ironic since Claudia and I were just talking about all the fruit we had seem at the market stalls and that I had never had jack fruit, much … Continue reading →

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Formentera’s Posidonia Festival

Posted on August 24, 2009 by admin

For the adventurous traveler in Formentera, car rental is an excellent option, and a splendid idea.  Car rental will allow you the freedom to explore this amazing place on your own, at your own pace and on your own terms.  … Continue reading →

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People Watching

Posted on August 21, 2009 by admin

People provide endless entertainment when being watched unknowingly so. There are so many great places for people watching. Malls and shopping centers, watching people look and make selections. Seeing what appears to be drawing them into one shop as opposed … Continue reading →

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