The countdown for travelling to Iceland has begun. I agree totally with what Lao Tzu, an ancient Chinese philosopher, says, “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” But I may not totally agree his other saying, “A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving.” You know Lao Tzu is no ordinary traveller. Thanks for one of my...
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Have you heard of the best travel camera? I don’t think it is easy to find one. Do a Google search you will be amazed how many cameras for travel are recommended. A blog written by Lexy Savvides lists several things to consider: Compacts Superzooms Batteries GPS Warranty Accessories These are seemingly simple questions but no easy answers. As Bill Bryson,...
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In three weeks, my next stop is Iceland, that is located at the far north of this world. Between Sydney, my hometown, and Reykjavik, the Iceland capital city, the distance is roughly 16605.20 km or 10318.28 miles; the bearing is NW. The population is about 319,000 on a land of 103,000 sq. km. Little has been known to me previously about Iceland. Yes everyone should...
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I travelled to the Island of Penang with my wife for 2 days before heading back to Hong Kong in late December 2012. Weather. As you expect, Penang is hot all year round. But in December it is considered to be one of the best time of visiting: the average monthly rainy days are less than others. This is perfectly true: in particular we came across only some drizzles...
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If you want to escape from the busy Sydney life, why not spend a few days in Wellington? A three-hour flight crossing the strait from Sydney to Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand located at the southern tip of North Island, is an easy and comfy journey. In my mind, New Zealand is a country abundant in so many natural wonders. If you live so close (such as...
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