Sometimes, Shanghai shouts! It is a city with a huge voice, larger than life, grand vistas, impressive towers, sweeping views. A loud, demanding, engaging global voice! Day and night. Shanghai shouts. But also… Shanghai is resplendent with Chinese art and architecture that has a more accented voice- the voice of culture and tradition. More refined. I seek it out naturally. The European … Continue reading Shanghai Speaks to Me
East Anglia. So near to London and yet a whole different world. Farmland stretching for miles. Fields and roads lined with ageless trees, deep green juxtaposed against the golden crops ready for harvest. East Anglia. Endless charming villages with charming names tripping back in time. East Anglia…. miles of secret winding single-track roads leading from one vista to another. East Anglia…. so lovely, … Continue reading The Calgary Barkers from East Anglia – through the rear view mirror
Share with me my morning walk in Sri Lanka Sometimes I post of Facebook, sometimes I forget to post, sometimes, I just make links. Continue reading Morning Walk in Pittipana
The view from the bus is sweeping but it’s always the beautiful details we remember. Continue reading Sunny London – the view from the bus
“You are brave. I haven’t even used the train in Sri Lanka” said my Sri Lankan friend. Hmmm?! With a railway system that covers most of the country, most Sri Lankans rely on trains for public transport. Yes, it can be noisy, hot and gritty – a scramble for seats and for breathing space. But for a tourist, it is a cheap and fascinating … Continue reading Daytripping Train to Galle
SriLanka is a feast for the eyes. Landscape colors change dramatically from sunrise to sunset. Storms bring eerie shades and shadows. My photos use no filters… SriLanka is dramatic without any human help. It was easy for humans to add to the color drama. I have been wandering around Negombo – the first small city you reach when you arrive by air in Sri Lanka. … Continue reading ColorBurst SriLanka
What do you want to do with your one precious life? I decided long ago I wanted to be a world traveller and I made deliberate choices – creating a PortfolioLife© within my LifesPlan© guided by Ikigai. I admit, I have been very very lucky in life. Portfolio life is a term coined by the business guru Charles Handy in his book The Age of … Continue reading Traveller Tools for Peace of Mind
Oman is an exceptionally beautiful country with 5 key natural features – beaches, mountains, the sea, wadis and the desert. All are accessible and combined, make for a spectacular adventure in Oman. Oman borders the Sea of Oman on 2 sides – 3165 km of coastline. Much of that is sublime beach, some of it very remote and some very populated by resorts. In between … Continue reading Nature’s Big Five in Oman
I have a weakness for ancient river towns in China. I love them and you will see why! Zhouzhuang Ancient Town is – on one hand – a major tourist attraction, and people flock into town to stroll the alleys, enjoy the local cuisine, and ride the canal boats. And to shop…Zhouzhang is famous for it’s wine, among other things. All sorts … Continue reading Let me show you Zhouzhuang Ancient Town
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