Mystery and wonder are two words that best describe Cairo. Allow me to start with a quote from “One Thousand and One Night” also known as “Arabian Nights” which captures the spirit of this amazing place. “He who has not seen Cairo has not seen the world”. The quote continues: “her soil is gold, her […]
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You will not be able to contain your excitement when you reach the viewing point at the top of Box Hill! The view is simply magnificent. Wow! Wow! The view is breathtaking; you can see for miles around. Pictures don’t do this area of natural beauty justice. You have to experience it to appreciate it.
Box Hill, Surrey – what a view! Read Post »
Las Vegas is one of those cities that people either love or hate. I loved it! Vegas for short; it receives over 30m visitors a year making it one of the most visited attractions in the world. It is a resort city famed for its vibrant nightlife, casinos and centred around 24-hour activities. The light shows
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“Timeworn but magnificent, dilapidated but dignified, fun yet maddeningly frustrating – Cuba is a country of indefinable magic. “ This is how Lonely Planet describes Cuba. And say that the time is now to visit Cuba before things change! I wanted to experience the magic and feel the music and dance. I certainly did. Old
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Callosa is in the region of Valencia on the west coast of Spain in the Province of Alicante. It is famous for Nespero or Japanese Loquart, which is a kind of seasonal fruit- a cross between a peach and an apricot. This particular fruit originated from Japan and it thrives well in Spain. In fact,
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Yeah that’s me in the photo, leaning against the red plastic boat for support. Unfortunately, poor photo shot. I’d relied on a stranger to take the photo. This is the second most exhilarating experience that I have ever had. And I must say from the start that I have never ski’d and neither have I
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