See the World Differently
The crocodile stretched its jaws wide, wrapping its teeth around the brave man’s head. On another poster, a couple reclined on cushions alongside a fearsome looking tiger. Along with the animal shows and bizarre photo opportunities, we could have taken a ride on an elephant. The elephants were on hand, each waiting patiently with a […]
We despise shopping. We rarely venture to the shops and only when it’s absolutely necessary. Even then we often come home empty-handed and frustrated. When visiting Dubai however, we felt compelled to visit one of the gigantic shopping malls that we’d heard so much about. Dubai Mall, until recently the largest mall in the world, […]
There are few things better than a steaming cup of Gluhwein to warm your hands and heart on a cold day. It’s one of the reasons we love to walk around a Christmas market and soak up the festive cheer. Originally a German tradition, Christmas markets have now spread across Europe. We ventured to Manchester […]
Splashing across the wet concrete at Khlong Toei Market, we regretted our choice of sandals and wondered if wellies would have been more sensible. We stopped suddenly as another stall holder sloshed a bowl of fetid water across our path. Browsing the seafood section, we passed piles of whole prawns and live crabs with their […]
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 […]