Discover New Zealand’s Magical Northland and Bay of Islands
By Roger Allnutt New Zealand is a small country with an amazing variety of scenery and attractions. Top among them are majestic mountains and fjords in the South Island, hot springs and volcanoes in the North Island, and fine cities such as the capital Wellington and Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin. One of the most popular […]
The Magic of Mumbai
By Roger Allnutt Located on the west coast of the country facing the Arabian Sea, Mumbai, formerly called Bombay, is India’s most vibrant city. It’s the financial capital of India, the country’s busiest port, a thriving center for film production (Bollywood) and a dynamic and cosmopolitan city whirling with color and activity. The city is […]
Reflections on Cambodia
By Roger Allnutt It has been 10 years since I visited Cambodia, the “Kingdom’ of Wonder” and although there have been improvements since that time the majority of inhabitants of the country are still desperately poor. In the capital Phnom Penh and other larger cities like Siem Reap and Battambang there have been major improvements […]
Visiting Botswana’s Chobe National Park and Okavango Delta
By Roger Allnutt The elephants are in mourning and very agitated. Amongst the stark foliage of the trees lining the Chobe River in northern Botswana a small family of elephants fret and stamp, emitting mournful noises. A few days earlier one of the herd was shot by poachers across the river in neighboring Namibia and […]
A First-Time Visitor’s Guide to Quebec City
By Roger Allnutt Perched high on the edge of the escarpment overlooking the St Lawrence River in Quebec City, the historic Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac hotel must be one of the best known and most recognizable icons in Canada if not North America. Opened in 1893, it was one of the castle-like hotels built by […]
A First Timer’s Guide to New York City
Never been to New York City? Then you must make plans to take a bite out of the Big Apple. By Roger Allnutt There is never a dull moment when you visit New York, with almost infinite entertainment options both day and night to provide an unforgettable itinerary for all visitors. A Spectacular Arrival Whether […]