by Carlo | Mar 18, 2016 | Blog, Turkey
Welcome to a city that constantly vibrates from the beats of Sufi drums and the rhythm of daily prayers! Istanbul is a metropolis of expansive regions that encompasses both Europe and Asia…with the Bosphorus River slicing the two continents. With an ever growing...Tags: asia, blue mosque, bosphorus river, europe, grand bazaar, hagia sophia, Istanbul, Turkey
by Carlo | Jan 31, 2016 | Accommodations, Blog
In the southern state of India, lying parallel to the Arabian seacoast is the mystical water world of Kerala. The network includes five large lakes, all intertwining by both natural and man-made canals. The waterways are all interconnected and feed into nearly forty...Tags: asia, India
by Carlo | May 24, 2015 | Blog, Thailand
It’s no secret that both Florence and I absolutely love Thai food. Renowned all over the world, Thai cuisine is famous for it’s mouth watering spiciness, variety of ingredients and gentle medicinal properties. We don’t particularly care about any associated medicinal...Tags: asia, chiang mai, food, thailand
by Carlo | Sep 10, 2011 | Blog, Thailand
Its been a rollercoaster of a week since we left Australia to say the least. At this stage I’m very grateful to be still travelling. To continue from where I ended the last blog entry, I managed(only just) to make my way from Brisbane to Bangkok without a wheelchair....Tags: asia, injury, thailand
by Carlo | Jun 5, 2011 | Blog
The time has finally arrived! After an almost unbearable last few months of waiting, researching and what not, the trip starts tomorrow. I’ve already described the bones of the trip in a recent post so I won’t start repeating myself. Nothing has changed in the...Tags: asia, backpacking, travel
