It’s not easy getting to Ushuaia, dear reader, which is the southernmost city in the world. Particularly when you travel overland on the bus from Santiago in Chile, now that’s some commute! But the journal continues, and I’m glad to have made it. The city … …

I was looking forward to a change in travel destinations, to new experiences and new horizons. It was time to get out and explore a different culture, and a different language. Suddenly everyone was talking about South America as the place to be, and who … …

Don’t you love it when out of the blue a new travel opportunity presents itself? Oh yes, I know I do … and continuing from the previous journal here’s my story. My friend from Quebec and I were strolling around the Laos capital of Vientiane … …

There are certain countries that always seem to pop up in travel conversations, and while exploring South East Asia the consistently good oil’s on Laos. The planet is never so lonely after boarding an aeroplane, so let’s go for a virtual tour … to Laos! … …

The reputation of Manila precedes it as a city where trouble can find you, if that’s what you’re looking for. I boarded a flight from Sydney to the capital of the Philippines as the starting point of my trip to the archipelago. Manila is situated … …

The South Island of New Zealand, dear reader, is one of the world’s most beautiful travel destinations. While most of the population and industry are concentrated on the North Island, mother nature has blessed the South Island with an abundance of natural beauty. In fact … …

I crossed the Tasman Sea on a three hour flight to reach destination Auckland, the largest city of our closest neighbour and great mates from New Zealand. The country of four million people is blessed with sublime natural scenery, friendly people, superb tourist infrastructure and … …

Perth is the most remote capital city in the world, dear reader. If you cast your eyes east the vast expanses of the Nullabor Plain stretch to the South Australian border and way beyond; if you cast your eyes west the vast expanses of the … …

The far north of Australia is one of the most remote places on Earth, and every day in the top end features stunning scenery and a sense of wonder at the vast distances travelled. There are three major towns stretching from the East Coast to … …

Sumatra is a travel destination that few people are knowledgeable about, and even fewer people visit. It is, surprisingly, the sixth largest island in the world and well and truly off the beaten track. The previous journal left off in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta, … …