The flame of an oil lamp in a Buddhist temple, somewhere in Western Tibet.
Playing Castle Ping-Pong Along the Rhine
Castles Along the Rhine
The day proved to be one of sunshine and castles. Between Bingen and Bonn, the Middle Rhine River is saturated with them, from impressive fortresses to decorative follies.
The river is dotted with towns along the water’s edge, many with a castle (or three) perched above them, and often one in the town itself. This is a lush landscape, with vineyards filling every spare pieces of land. Many of the vineyards border on the vertical as they stretch up the sides of the gorge, and many a Rhine River castle clings to a hilltop or sits surrounded by grape vines.
The Tips Every Serious Traveller Needs to Know
What does it mean to be a serious traveller?
It goes beyond the number of times you climb aboard a plane, or cruise ship, each year. It’s more than the number of different countries you’ve visited. Being a serious traveller means that you know the tricks and secrets.
You know how to make the most of every visit. You know that whether you’re travelling for a weekend or a few months, you’re getting more out of each adventure.
Here are the tips every serious traveller needs to know:
The Ancient Forests of Yakushima Island
It is said the mountains on Yakushima Island wring every last drop of water from the sky. The island is one of the wettest places in Japan, a place where the weather rapidly sways from sunshine to rain so torrential it is impossible to drive, and flash floods pour from the mountains.
Yet for my visit the weather gods were smiling, granting a day of perfect sunshine for my walk through the ancient cedar forests.The highlands are covered with forests filled with Yaku-Sugi, or ancient cedar trees over 1000 years old. It is estimated that some trees on the islands are nearly 7000 years old.
Dawn at the Taj Mahal
After standing in the darkness forever, dawn came swiftly in India.
Night was swirling away when the turnstiles opened, and I walked through to see the Taj Mahal for the first time.
The Best Places to Visit in Vietnam on a Budget
Vietnam is a dream destination for those who want to get the most value out of their hard-earned money. Continue reading to discover some of the best places to visit in Vietnam to ensure that you get the most bang for your buck!