Folks come with me to a little slice of 'paradise' in the beachside town of Saly, Senegal. Le Clos Des Papillons is a hotel/guesthouse run by a Belgian Chef with a wonderful swimming pool, palm trees and mango trees to cast shade and great food. But how is the room itself? Check out this great …
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Flying Business Class on Etihad Abu Dhabi to Melbourne
Get down and get with the program! The flight that brought me home, long-haul from Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates to Melbourne, Australia and my first experience flying Etihad, and as it so happens on Business Class (104000 Velocity Frequent Flyer Points - if you're wondering 'how'). It's far to say I was …
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Four Star Comfort for less than 100USD in Abu Dhabi!
Here is a great find folks in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The Southern Sun Hotel Abu Dhabi is a four-star hotel for under a hundred bucks US and I found it to be extremely comfortable. The room was spacious, wonderful desk area, it's well located - but you should probably check out the video …
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Adria Ferries from Albania to Italy!
All Aboard! Adria Ferries, one of the ferry companies serving the Durres, Albania to Bari, Italy. If you're wanting to avoid flying and the very long overland journey through the Balkans then this could be a great alternative. In this vlog I show you around the ship, watch us depart (after a long delay) and …
Adventures and History in Dhaka
Folks, any time spent in Bangladesh as a foreigner is an adventure and a half of full cream dairy milk! So fasten your helmet strap and get on the back of a bike with me as I tour this city checking out the history via the Liberation War Museum. I meet more friendly locals of …
Exploring Old Dhaka and Meeting the Friendliest People in the WORLD!
Come with me today as I delve right into the historic part of the Bangladesh, Dhaka. Dhaka's Old City is full of life, the people approach you left right and centre and I genuinely felt like I was some sort of celebrity there! Checking out the textiles market is the main highlight, but from photo …
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How to Get to Dakar Airport
Folks, the main airport in Senegal servicing the capital Dakar is Blaise Diagne International Airport. It's also over 40km away. Here's how I managed to keep costs down by taking a combination of taxi and bus. So I put together this little video of how I did it! Enjoy! https://youtu.be/9Kg_4YG-yuY Thanks for popping by! May …
Emirates Business Class Dakar to Dubai
Folks - come on board and find out what Business Class is like on Emirates on an aging Boeing 777 on a ten hour flight from Dakar, Senegal to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Check out the Ultimate/Infinity Lounge at Dakar Airport - and whilst there catch a bit of a glimpse of the …
Touring H Block, Pentridge Prison!
For nearly 150 years Pentridge Prison in Coburg, Melbourne was Australia's most feared and infamous prisons. The brutal treatment of prisoners in H Division was like something out of a nightmare. The prison closed down in 1997 but the buildings made out of blue-stone bricks still, for the most part, still stand today. But today …
High Speed Rail Travel Italian Style!
Folks, it's time to take to the tracks with me as I check out TrenItalia - the main train company in Italy - and their high speed offering. Take a seat next to me as I travel from Bari on the east coast to the capital Rome, and from there to Florence and see what …
