Travelling means being aware of another countries customs. Sometimes these are made very obvious to you, like with signs telling you not to enter a building unless you are dressed a certain way, and other times you have no clue why people seem to take offense at something you did. Chances are you try to inform yourself about cultural differences before your trip – but … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2013
The food of Brindisi: In photos
I am, as has been previously explained, not exactly an awesome food blogger. The problem is that when food arrives I am overwhelmingly tempted to eat it, rather than to photograph it. During my recent trip to the southern part of Italy, and more specifically the town of Brindisi in the Puglia region, I somehow managed to overcome this urge and snap some photos. This probably … [Read more...]
In photos: From the Facebook Page Edition VIII
And so we roll around to edition eight, which is a lovely number in roman numerals and tends to remind me of that English King who spent a lot of time going through wives. As with previous editions, what we’re doing today is sharing some of the most popular photos from the site’s Facebook Page, and putting them all here in one giant post for your viewing pleasure. … [Read more...]
The Happy Cow belt review… and giveaway!
Most of the time I have been travelling, I never worried about luggage. Which doesn’t mean that I didn’t bring anything. It means I brought everything. My understanding of the concept of packing was that the 80 litres that fit into my backpack weren’t a guide-line. They were the obligation, if not a challenge. It didn’t occur to me that less could be more. I really was … [Read more...]
A Guide to Chennai’s Best Temples
Visitors and pilgrims alike will enjoy focusing on Chennai’s holy sites, some of which were constructed more than 400 years ago. The rich religious and cultural traditions at these temples also form the epicentre of the city’s best and most colourful festivals. Kapaleeshwar Temple This temple of Shiva in Mylapore features Dravidian architecture, making it a popular … [Read more...]
Eating silk worms and more: Adventures around Buriram
You would think that having a temple on a volcano that predates Angkor Wat would be enough for a region, and it could hang up its hat in terms of attractions. Well, when it comes to the area around the Thai city of Buriram, way over in the east of the country near the Cambodian border, this thinking would be incorrect. Because as well as Phnom Rung, that splendid volcano … [Read more...]
Funky French Facts for some Friday Fun
France! It’s just over the channel from the UK, but that stretch of water seems to have created a larger cultural divide than you might imagine. Or maybe it was the years and years of wars. Having now lived here for a couple of years, I’ve observed a few things that surprised me, and learnt a few others that surprised me even more! So when you visit from the UK (or other … [Read more...]
Discovering Oslo, Part II: inside
After Part I, which was all about discovering Oslo on a beautiful day out, now comes Part II, in which we find that Norway’s capital boasts so many fantastic museums and exhibitions that bad weather is absolutely no let-down. The only problem might be that you don’t even know where to start. But have no fear: we are not going to let you stand in the rain! Let us … [Read more...]