Newcastle is a small, coastal city, located two hours north of Sydney. One of the areas true historical treasures is Fort Scratchley. Once known as being the industrial capital of Australia, Newcastle has undergone a revitalization since a 5.6 magnitude earthquake rocked its foundations in 1989 and the closure of its steelworks in 1999. Both incidents devastated the town. … [Read more...]
Exploring the Offbeat Side of Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Every foreign visitor to Indonesia that escapes Bali inevitably passes through Yogyakarta. Located in central Java, the city is right on the tourist trail in between the chaos of Jakarta and the pristine beauty of Bali. It is also widely recognized as the cultural capital of this sprawling archipelago. Added bonus: it is also the cheapest city in Indonesia in terms of food, … [Read more...]
What to See, Do and Eat in Bandung, Indonesia
Bandung is known as the Paris of Indonesia because it is a fashion and food mecca. While Western travelers just pass through Bandung as they cross Java, Indonesians come here for the food and hundreds of thousands of tourists from neighboring Asian countries visit Indonesia specifically to go shopping in Bandung. What To Do In Bandung Shopping. Bandung is home to … [Read more...]
Friday Photos – Old Houses
I look for interesting and unusual things to photograph when traveling and I recently saw these old houses on a trip. … [Read more...]
St Peter and Paul Church, Bantayan Island Philippines
One of the many things to do on Bantayan Island is to visit the St Peter and Paul Church located in the heart of Bantayan City. … [Read more...]
