Bocagrande (Big Mouth) is the most modern area of the city, with many hotels, shops, restaurants, nightclubs and art galleries. It forms part of a land extension delimited by Cartagena Bay to the east and …

Malaysia land of smiles denied my land entry to the country. I had to go back to Bangkok to request a visa in able to visit this country. Fortunately, I only lost five days before …

Kathmandu is home to most of the government offices, embassies, corporate houses, and palaces. The old palace of the Newar kings at Durbar Square is listed as UNESCO world heritage site. Nearby is Freak Street, …

Visitors wanting superb diving in crystal clear water, warm, white sandy beaches, exciting nightlife, colorful culture, a choice of full-amenity accommodations, relaxation and duty-free shopping head to San Andrés in the Caribbean.
Thanks to a vivid …

Peruse the carved snakes of Chichen Itza. Get acquainted with the glitz and glamour of Cancun, Savour spectacular jungle views from a top ancient ruins.  Gorgeous white beaches and a lor of crafts. Good food …

A land of magnificent beaches, vast rain forests and music-fueled cities, Brazil bears an astounding variety of natural and cultural wonders. This is the world’s largest country in the tropics, and the only limit to …

Intrigued by the movie “The beach” I decided to look for my own secret Shangri-La. I Backpacked from Bangkok to Singapore. From the busy streets of Bangkok, venture south, passing through the pristine beaches of …

Always wanted to see Machu Pichu. This is a majestic place. You can’t really describe it until you are there. Often referred to as “The Lost City of the Incas”, Machu Picchu probably is the …

Tibet and the forbidden city of Lhasa. Why did I go there? I read a lot of non-fiction adventure books and there are several books about people going or passing through Tibet. There are things …

SANTIAGO DE CHILE
This is a cosmopolitan city on the banks of the Mapocho river. It is a vibrant city in its urban geography, surrounded by picturesquely traditional villages and full of modern buildings of futuristic …