It’s apparent the future of an independent Taiwan will remain uncertain, with the spectre of their giant and powerful neighbour China sure to exert an increasing influence over this small island. Nevertheless Taiwan is an economic powerhouse of the region, specialising in the high tech … …

Macau was handed over to the Chinese on 20 December 1999, thereby concluding 400 years of Portuguese rule in what had become the last European colony in Asia. The catalyst for the changeover stemmed from the return of Hong Kong by the British two years … …

Have you ever come across a blog from a traveller who last visited Hong Kong during British rule, well before the handover of the territory to China in 1997? Well, dear reader, if you haven’t I urge you to read on. I’ve been at the … …

In February of this year the government of Belarus introduced an option to visit the country without the requirement of a visa in advance. It’s understood the initiative may be expanded in the near future, nevertheless the current offer is a good fit for my … …

Everyone is talking about Georgia of late, and it’s a privilege to join the summer hordes exploring the county, along with eight million or so of my closest friends! Although the distances in Europe are not vast between countries, booking flights is often problematic as … …

Perhaps I’ve lived a sheltered life, as I can honestly say I’ve never experienced anywhere like Odessa. It’s important to stress I’m not being negative about Ukraine, as travel adventures drive personal growth. After all, it’s travel that reminds us we’re inextricably linked by a … …

Finally I have the opportunity to visit Ukraine, an exotic and fascinating destination for an Australian traveller. And judging by the incredulity of the friendly locals, the great southern land is just as exotic and fascinating to Ukrainians. It seems we have a budding mutual … …

One feels it could take a lifetime to unravel the mysteries of Mother Russia. The land of this vast nation of 140 million people seems to stretch on forever, and you can ride the Trans Siberian railway for over a week to complete the journey … …

It was ten years ago your intrepid travel journalist paid an inaugural visit to Russia, making the journey from Helsinki, before crossing the Finnish border and journeying on to St Petersburg. Prior to the Bolshevik revolution of 1917, this glorious city was the capital of … …

Luxembourg is one of the founding members of the European Union, taking it’s role in the continuation of a peaceful and cooperative future seriously. The Micro State is strategically positioned in the centre of Western Europe, sharing borders with Belgium, Germany and France. Having been … …