Boyd was the British High Commissioner to Malaysia when I worked as Contact Database Officer at the High Commissioner Kuala Lumpur in 2009. Despite his high- profile status and prominent role, there was never a barrier between him and the rest of the staff. He is a highly charismatic leader with a fun-loving sense of humor. He always dropped by our office and chatted us up, and the conversation always ended with a good hearty laugh. … [Read more...]
Extreme Australia: Seeing and Surviving
The day is getting shorter, there is less sunshine in my eyes and warmth, morale is dropping - you want to run somewhere urgently. We need to plan a vacation. But the question is where to go? You can go to Africa to see the beautiful nature and turn your knowledge about the continent upside down, or you can take part in local sporting events by betting on national sports at 22Bet Kenya. Or you can go to France and have a romantic date with … [Read more...]
How to Have a Vacation “With a Twinkle”? Activities in Australia
Most tourists go abroad for sightseeing, felting on the sand, visiting historic sites or get access to unique online venues like PlayAmo casino Australia. But what if you are not one of them? If you are interested in active holidays in Australia - welcome! We have described the most popular types of Australian extreme sports available to every traveler. Catch the Wave! Surfing in Australia Naturally, you should start with the most popular … [Read more...]
Have Thirst, Will Travel, Part 1: Southeast Asia
Call it what you want: The Craft Cocktail Boom. The Mixology Movement. The Mainstreaming of the Fancy Manhattan. The Rise of the Instagrammable Drink. Just remember it’s not exclusive to the West. Around the world, cunning drinkers, thinkers, moonshiners and entrepreneurs do all sorts things to stand out from the crowd. Sometimes that means live animals with your mango juice, others it means dead animals in your whiskey. I visited at … [Read more...]
Beautiful Spots to Visit in El Yunque National Forest
El Yunque National Forest is on every list of best places to visit in Puerto Rico, and for good reason! If you like waterfalls, swimming in lagoons, or hiking, you should plan to visit El Yunque. It is the only tropical rainforest within the US National Forest Service and provides a beautiful, natural escape only about an hour from San Juan. If you've read my article, How to Enjoy Your Time Working Remotely in San Juan, you know that I only … [Read more...]
Interview with Joe Sidek, father of George Town Festival
Joe Sidek is the Chairman of the Federation for Asian Cultural Promotion. He was the Festival Director of George Town Festival (GTF) (2010-2018), Butterworth Fringe Festival (BFF), and the Rainforest Fringe Festival (RFF)(206-2018). In 2010, he founded the George Town Festival - an annual event to commemorate George Town being inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The 2010 event that showcased the heritage and cultural history of George … [Read more...]
New York, One of the World’s Greatest Cities
New York City is a major urban destination - home to multiple major airports including JFK and La Guardia. Numerous daily flights arrive here from around the world including from Germany. Travelers looking for opportunities of passion can consider Escort Service Cologne in advance of their trip to New York City. I have been to 'the city' as I call it a number of times over the years - first many years ago for fun, hitting the major highlights … [Read more...]
Mike Corey, Adventure Travel YouTuber & BBC Television Host
Q. Introduce yourself to our readers. I'm Mike Corey, an Adventure Travel YouTuber and BBC Television Host, who helps people overcome their fears so they can travel the world. I have an online travel and lifestyle brand called Fearless & Far, not because I am fearless, but because I've built a life around doing the things that scare me most. Sound fun? Haha I'm a recovering scaredy-cat, and spent most of my life with a phobia of public … [Read more...]
A Beach Paradise in less than 10 Minutes from the Mainland – Kapas Island
Less than 4 nautical miles from the shore of Marang – a sleepy fishing town on the east coast of peninsula Malaysia, lies a beautiful marine park island surrounded by stunning turquoise waters and pristine sandy beaches. The sand is powdery soft and the texture is very much cotton-like; this is how the name of this island came about – Kapas, a Malay word for cotton. The island can be reached in less than 10 minutes by a speed boat from the … [Read more...]
A Week in Guadalcanal: Notes from the Solomon Islands
Where are the Solomon Islands? This country is located in the Coral Sea close to Papua New Guinea and about a 3 hour flight north east of Brisbane Australia. Typically not a cheap destination, either flights, hotels, car rental or food (which in our experiences, was basic and bland). Known as the 'hapi isles' for its friendly people, for its marine life, and significant World War II history. The main airport is in Honiara, the capital city. I … [Read more...]
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