See the World Differently
“Tee! Tee! Tee!” yelled the crowd in unison every time their favourite fighter landed a successful knee. When their fighter landed a powerful kick, a chorus of “Ohay!” erupted across the stands. The punters in the audience were on their feet yelling and waving their arms. With these vigorous hand gestures they placed and updated […]
The vast temple complex of Angkor Wat is easily the most famous place in Cambodia. Although it is just one of many sites within the Angkor Archaeological Park, it’s the name that everyone knows. Most visitors will have limited time and just one chance to see the best of this unique place. Follow these tips […]
With a petrol soaked whoosh the fire in the centre of the courtyard came to life. The dragon appeared, illuminated by the red glow of the roaring flames, and began to rustle and gyrate around the bonfire. A bloodcurdling roar split the air as the barefooted dragon charged through the fire, kicking up a hail […]
Four penguins stood in a neat row on the back of the truck. The first was dressed as a golfer, complete with a flat cap and golf club. The next was covered in rainbow coloured fish while another sported a highly-patterned Fair Isle jumper. They were also around 5ft tall. Where were these giant penguins […]
Clad in the ubiquitous checked shirt of a floating market vendor, the woman deftly sliced the bananas. She dropped them into the sizzling pan of oil that occupied the centre of the boat. Minutes later she scooped crispy fritters from the fat and transferred them to a plastic bag. Hooked to the end of a […]
Take a walk in Bali and you’ll soon find yourself stepping around the colourful Balinese offerings laid out on nearly every street. These tiny handmade baskets, known as canang sari, are filled with flowers and topped with a stick of incense. They are freshly prepared on a daily basis and carefully positioned around temples, homes […]
It was the perfect place for an ambush. The narrow staircase clung to the mountainside leaving us with a precipitous drop on one side and a sheer cliff rising on the other. We knew they would be waiting, we just didn’t know when the inevitable strike would occur. Rounding a corner, we finally spotted a […]