Khajuraho to Varanasi
We arrived in Khajuraho somewhat traumatised. I’m not sure any of us were prepared for the overnight train in 3rd class. After dropping our bags off at the semi-rural Payal Hotel, we headed for an assortment of Hindu and Jain…
New Delhi & Agra
I arrived at the hotel about 2 am and everything was closed. I had to wake up the night porter to gain access. My room was typical for an Indian three star. All the hotels are chosen by the tour…
36 Hours in Kuwait
I chose the public transport option to get to Heathrow during rush-hour, and I have to say, Bully was right about the overground Heathrow Express from Paddington. Clean and efficient - even the Germans would applaud. It was an overnight…
Christmas & NY Cruise
Another late blog that will be brief due to technical difficulties. This was my first time on a cruise over the festive season, and also the first where I was away from family and friends. The only new country visited…
US Road Trip
Better late than never. After cruising across the Atlantic, I decided to do a 37 day road trip around 11 US states. Here are some photos of the trip.
Madeira to Florida
We had a lovely sunny sea day after leaving Spain, heading for Madeira. In the evening, they held the Mariners Cocktail Party for 3, 4 and 5 star Mariners. It’s normally four and five star, but they allowed the riffraff…
Transatlantic Spanish Ports
It took 2 1/2 hours to get to Heathrow, mid-morning, which severely disrupted my lounge time. I was picked up by a driver from Cameroon and this was the first time I had an all electric taxi to the airport.…
Istanbul to Athens
We arrived in Istanbul, Turkey’s largest city with 15 million people, around 7pm for an overnight. It’s quite unusual to arrive at a cruise port in the evening. A number of people decided to get off and have a look…
Kos to Istanbul
Next up was the Greek island of Kos which is only around 2.5 miles off the coast of Turkey. I stepped off alone and headed for the beach. Dimitra doesn’t do beaches. I walked through the Old Town which was…
Kos and Izmir, Turkey
Next up was the Greek island of Kos which is only around 2.5 miles off the coast of Turkey. I stepped off alone and headed for the beach. Dimitra doesn’t do beaches. I walked through the Old Town which was…