I’m not sure how this sudden change has came over me, where I seem to have transformed in to the most compliant traveller going around! I’ll never forget these past 10 days in Busan, a beautiful city at the base of South Korea. The welcome … …

Korea is a really cool travel destination and should be high on your bucket list. The home of K-pop is an all singing, all dancing extravaganza and a must see for travellers visiting Asia. It’s been a long held dream to revisit this wonderful country, … …

The summer months are typhoon season in Taiwan, a period of volatility over the Pacific Ocean that can lead to severe ramifications for the people of the region. Since my arrival in Taipei there’s been a typhoon alert in place, however there’s been no evidence … …

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 … …