I just got back from 9 days in China.  I spent 3 days in Shanghai at a teachers conference followed by 5 1/2 days in Chengdu, Sichuan Province on holiday….

English signs in foreign countries are a huge source of entertainment, but nowhere does them quite like China.  On my recent short visit which included 3 days in Shanghai and…

Bangladesh We spent a week in Bangladesh in Chinese New Year 2013. Unusually for us, who like to travel independently, for this trip we booked a tour company to look…

Most definitely the trip of a lifetime.  Really one of the most closed countries in the whole world, but surprisingly easy to get to really.  We spent a week there…

My home on and off for over 10 years now.  I first came at the end of my gap year travels in 1994. I then came out to live towards…

If you have a small child and travel regularly or even if travel is not part of your regular habit – invest in a Trunki. These brightly coloured child suitcases…

    Specifically Iraqi Kurdistan When a friend of mine told me she was taking up a job in Iraqi Kurdistan I just couldn’t pass up this opportunity to visit….

Actually not part of the United Kingdom (though it does rely on the UK for defence and the Queen is the head of state, her title being “Lord of Mann”)…

My home between the ages of 9 and 26 and the place where both my parents are from. Despite the terrible weather (it really is wet and miserable in the…

Considering how close it is to Hong Kong it’s surprising that I’ve only been twice.  This is a country I would like to explore more and take time getting to…