5 must-see sights in Taiwan
Probably my favourite of all the islands in Asia, Taiwan is a little known yet fantastic destination, offering a…
5 scary things to do for Halloween in Paris
Halloween is coming up in less than a month now. Are you tired of the standard, same old ghost…
Paris is for lovers…
A kaleidoscopic city of dreamy nostalgia, culinary wonders and effortless brilliance, Paris is both enchanting and inspiring. You can…
Day 3 of leg 8 of the Silk Road Trail 2013 – Pokhara #SilkTrail2013
A handful of us got up early this morning in order to see sunrise from Sarangkot, the highest point…
5 of the best sunsets in the world
One of the most magical moments of any holiday is watching the sun set over stunning scenery. The sunset…
Photograph of the week: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi, UAE
This shot of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi was taken on a crystal clear winter day….
Impressive panorama of Preikestolen, Norway
Regular visitors to A Luxury Travel Blog may recall the video I posted a couple of days ago, showing…
Happy 40th Birthday, Sydney Opera House
The iconic Sydney Opera House is celebrating its 40th anniversary on 20th October this year. And believe me if…
Hiking to Preikestolen, Norway
The iconic Preikestolen – also known as Pulpit Rock – rises over 600 metres above Norway’s Lysefjord. Take the…
Fascinating ice sculpture festivals from around the world
Ice sculpting continues to not just intrigue but to fascinate many people. It is the extreme skills of the…
Berlin’s top ‘lesser known’ art galleries
As the gorgeous European summer fades into memory and the leaves begin turning orange and gold here in the…
Visit Mexico: Mayans, moonlight and margaritas!
Mexico may be perceived as one of the poorer, less fortunate countries in the world but, let me assure…
5 good reasons to spend the half-term break with your kids in Paris
Half-term holidays are a perfect time to have a break with your family after that busy and stressful back-to-school…
Feeling the heat in Hawaii
Close to Kalapana on the Big Island of Hawaii, you can watch lava from the Pu’u O’o crater as…
The largest seated Buddha in the world
Lantau Island is home to Tian Tan Buddha, a giant bronze statue – 34 metres high – of a…
Preserving our cultural heritage with the Zebedee scanner
A new handheld 3D mobile mapping system called ‘Zebedee’ has been developed by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO (the…
