Travel gadgets
I encountered – and admired – a number of travellers who were travelling with their smartphone alone, which kept them … Continue reading Travel gadgets
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Digital travel for non-digital natives
I have just returned from a five-week journey through Southeast Asia, travelling 2500km (mostly) overland from Singapore to Chiang Mai … Continue reading Digital travel for non-digital natives
Mogao Grottos and the Dunhuang Academy
Thursday 24 September, 2009 – Mogao Grottos and Dunhuang, Western China At breakfast we met with Kirsty Altenburg and Leanne … Continue reading Mogao Grottos and the Dunhuang Academy
Hobart to Hong Kong
Sunday 20 September, 2009 – Hong Kong Dad gave me a lift to the airport – managed to leave my … Continue reading Hobart to Hong Kong
Return to Australia
Wednesday 28 & Thursday 29 January – Cairo to Melbourne Final packing before a last breakfast at the Grand. We … Continue reading Return to Australia
A free day in Cairo
Tuesday 27 January 2009 – Cairo, Egypt Chris and I wandered down to Midan Talir and found both the American … Continue reading A free day in Cairo
Egyptian Museum
Monday 26 January 2009 – Cairo, Egypt Guide Hassam took us to the Egyptian Museum and gave a terrific tour … Continue reading Egyptian Museum
Giza Pyramids and Sphinx
Sunday 25 January 2009 – Giza, Egypt We awoke to a much clearer, sunnier day than yesterday, making our day … Continue reading Giza Pyramids and Sphinx
Islamic Cairo, Mosques and the Khan al-Khalili Bazaar
Saturday 24 January 2009 – Cairo, Egypt The Grand produced small felafels today on its breakfast board – these made … Continue reading Islamic Cairo, Mosques and the Khan al-Khalili Bazaar
Memphis and Saqqarah
Friday 23 January 2009 – Memphis and Saqqarah I’ve been struck in Egypt by the care that most people – … Continue reading Memphis and Saqqarah