Sanctuaria Treehouses, a resort at the northern end of the Palawan archipelago in the western Philippines, is ideal for adults who enjoy fantasy. The allure of the place is the architecture of the Hobbit House and the treehouses. Everything – and I do mean EVERYTHING – is built from rock, stone and bamboo.
Splendid Isolation in the White Desert
Beyond the Pharaohs’ tombs, Egypt’s oldest and most alluring secrets lay in its extraordinary geology. David Sly found this while camping Bedouin-style in the White Desert.
Coron: Just Another Day in Paradise in the Philippines
My one-day tour of the islands off Coron in the Philippines was nothing short of spectacular. It was the most un-guided guided tour I’d ever been on, but that’s by no means a complaint. There was no need for a guide – everything we saw was natural and self-evident.
An Odyssey to Oz
I’ve embarked on diving excursions in the Galapagos Islands, Cuba, and Mexico, but the Great Barrier Reef boasts the most colourful coral I’ve seen anywhere, and a host of reef life, including sea turtles, minke whales, dolphins and clownfish, not to mention a 7-foot whitetip shark who, “checked me out”…
Human Ash Clouds in Bali
A different type of ash cloud hung over Bali, and had nothing to do with volcanic activity. It involved the mass burning of human bones, conjuring a rich, communal celebration of spirituality. Souls were leaving an earthly paradise to attain a higher paradise.
Gorillas of the Impenetrable Forest
As we trek through the thick jungle of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, our porters push and pull us up the steep incline in search of resident gorillas. We follow existing animal pathways and at times, bushwhack, chopping the way with machetes through the thick undergrowth. A little wet from perspiration and dampness, mud-splattered, we venture […]
Cancun, Mexico: A Search for Excellence
We’ve always enjoyed the food in Mexico and Excellence Riviera Cancun sets a very high standard. Even the buffet restaurant, Barcelona, has white linen and flowers on the tables and often live music to accompany its Mexican and international cuisine.
Kuala Lumpur: A Rich and Modern City That Hides Its Blemishes Well
Kuala Lumpur looks like a modern, bustling city that works, with hundreds of modern skyscrapers with bold architectural styles. With skywalks and well-lit streets, I felt safe walking with friends or alone at any time of the day or night, anywhere in the city.
Cameron Hills: If You Love Tea, Then …
Tanah Rata in Cameron Hills is one of the oldest tourist destinations in Malaysia and offers relief from the heat and humidity of the lowlands. More importantly, though, it has proven to be a superb place to grow tea.
Wilpena Dreaming
To their horror, the light didn’t scare the giant snakes. It only served to illuminate the people’s fate. The Akurra surrounded the Aborigines in their giant coils and set about swallowing every human they could.
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