Petra-fied…
The Sum Of Three
You could be forgiven for thinking this will delve into some Casanovan act or a salacious sculpture I was inspired by in Florence’s Uffizi Gallery…alas no. The sum of three was in fact a... Read More
Check-In Or Carry-On
When about to travel it is the age old question, what do you choose to take with you? Can I get away with carry-on or have I got so much I need to check in and be delayed, weighed down. Crowded House ... Read More
On The Streets Of Sieeenaaa
While Bruce Springsteen did pretty well out of ‘Streets of Philadelphia’ (not belittling the cause it highlighted) I wonder if it was recorded by a Cuban looking wedding singer with lyrics... Read More
Heavenlya Ravenna
Ravenna was the capital of the Roman Empire for 50+ years and after the sunrise finishing wedding celebrations I felt 50+ (finally my IQ meets my age)…so Ravenna started with time dedicated to h... Read More
Found In Translation
My closest friends, Jade and Francesco, met in a stop over in Malaysia, neither could speak each other’s language (nor her name on Francesco’s part it turns out) and both were heading in d... Read More
Food Glorious Food
What do you say about Modena, Bologna and Verona except don’t talk with your mouth full – for eating is what you will be doing most of the time. And it is delicious, mouth watering with ne... Read More
Dead Man Rising
The journey from Petrafied, more commonly known as Petra, to The Dead Sea is a driver’s drive. On par with the 101 from LA to SanFran and Chapman’s Peak in South Africa but with wide empty... Read More
Petra-fied…
…Was my family with the thought of me being so close to the bombing in Syria whilst being here in Petra – Jordan. If fact, the travel warning by Australian Consulate isn’t needed as ... Read More
Cancun – Not Too Soon
Not since the 1981 movie ‘Escape From New York‘ had I known such a dramatic departure from a desolate place as I did when leaving Isla Mujeres. I became the Australian version of Kurt Ru... Read More
Tick This Box…Soon!
There are places you write about because it is another tick on the bucket list. There are places you write about to warn travellers away from. There are places you want the whole world to know you hav... Read More