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 …
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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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Al-Balad, the Historic Centre of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
G’day folks! Today’s post continues on from the past few weeks where I have been detailing my explorations in Saudi Arabia earlier this year in February & March. Today I take y’all on a walking tour through Jeddah’s historic district and the oldest part of the city, known as ‘Al-Balad’. This was the main centre …
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Snorkelling and Sun in El Nido, Palawan, The Philippines!
Howdy all! A quick post with lots of lovely photos for you all. I am writing this post in a hotel at Manila International Airport, I've spent the last week in El Nido, on the Philippine island of Palawan. During my stay I took two tours - on boats to islands - there are four …
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Back at it AGAIN – to Manila!
Howdy all! Hope this blog post finds you well. As I write this blog I am in my hotel room in the capital of the Philippines, Manila, about to head to the airport to fly down to the island of Palawan. I know I haven’t mentioned this trip at all in my writings, but the …
Where to Stay in Saint Louis Senegal – The Ndar Ndar House!
Today it's a review of a charming place to stay in the equally charming city of Saint Louis, Senegal. The Ndar Ndar House is part of the Ndar Ndar Cafe below which is a great space that hosts performances, movies and events. I stayed there in April this year and enjoyed a great stay. Come …
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Accommodation Review – Muscat International Hotel
Hey all, and yes it is time – for another accommodation review. Today I am reviewing the place I stayed in Muscat, Oman – the Muscat International Hotel. This is a great little budget option only 20 minutes or so from the airport. The price was 12.6 Omani Riyals per night, which comes in at …
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Adventure in the Pakistani Desert!
Well folks travel in Pakistan is never short on adventure, and today I am taking you with me into the Cholistan desert on a day trip from Bahawalpur in Southern Pakistani Punjab. I check out the Cholistan Jeep Rally which is on at the time with all its vehicles - jeeps, dirt bikes, gliders and …
Exploring Lahore, Pakistan, OUTSIDE the Walled City!
Folks, as if exploring the Walled City of Lahore wasn't enough, today I delve into other parts of this amazing city in Pakistan to see what else the city has to offer - answer: A LOT! From the expansive Shalimar Gardens to little spots where a mosque overlooks a hidden little rail platform, Lahore is …
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The Qawali Experience at the Qawali Lounge, Lahore Pakistan
Folks strap yourself in because we are going to experience a Qawali performance in Lahore, Pakistan. In today's vlog I am joined be Asharib and Hamza as we head out one evening to the Qawali Lounge in Gulberg, Lahore and settle in to a performance of Qawali, a traditional kind of music, also known as …
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