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Enjoying stopovers
Walking through the narrow streets of the spice souk in Dubai, I was assaulted by a heady mix…
Check the news while travelling
The locals had advised us to leave Kathmandu. They said that all vehicles had been barred from plying…
Holiday gone wrong
The tall Dutch guy came running out of the darkness, ashen-faced and on the verge of tears. He…
Kashgar – The other face of China
The lady beside me gripped the sides of the seat, shut her eyes and started mumbling some prayers…
You should have been here years ago
I bet you’ve probably heard this refrain a thousand times before on your travels – that you should…
Henan – Glorious past, now just a faded memory
“I may be born in China, but I am Jewish and I hope to return to Israel one…
Five short trips for 2015
It may be just days into the new year, but hey, now’s a good time to start planning…
Celebrating Lunar New Year in China
It’s been a long while since I last felt excited about celebrating the Chinese New Year. The preparations…
The ‘right’ season for travelling
The Chinese coastal city of Qingdao is famous not only for its beer, but also its beaches. The…
Spur-of-the-moment trips
It was the end of a busy period for me, and I decided that I needed a break.…