I flew Cathay Pacific from London to Brisbane via Hong Kong. Nothing to complain about, but nothing to write home about, either. See More
Where are the world's most amazing buddha statues?
I think the Bamiyan Buddhas were recently destroyed by the Taliban. The Great Buddha of Leshan near Chengdu is now the world's largest. See my https://travelrat.wordpress.com/2014/12/17/the-great-buddha-of-leshan/ See More
Would you rather be stuck on a mountaintop or a deserted island?
You'd be more likely to find something to eat and drink on the island ... plus, mountain tops can get bloody cold! See More
What is the ugliest building you've ever seen?
Fortunately, it doesn't exist any more; they tore it down about 5 years ago & built a new one. But, my vote goes to the old Digbeth Street Coach Station in Birmingham, which I once described as 'the armpit of the Universe' If it must... See More
People always ask my must-packs—what's one thing you never travel without?
Notebook, pen and camera! See More
The best sunsets you've seen on your travels?
We remarked that, on our cruise, we photographed plenty of sunrises, but hadn't seen many sunsets ... mainly because we were usually at dinner when they happened. But, when we sat this one through the dining room window ,,, everyone rushed outside, dinner temporarily... See More
What are the best things to collect when travelling?
Plates: decorative ones we hang on the wall. Magnets, of course ... our kitchen has its own magnetic field. And those little pin badges. I put them on my camera bag ... and these days, they almost weigh as much as my cameras do! :D Another thing: I don't collect... See More
Do you like to photograph doors while traveling?
Yes... but, if there's anyone about, be sure to ask permission! Here's one from Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia See More
Where are the craziest roads in the world?
There are no crazy roads, only crazy drivers! But, the one that had the greatest pucker factor for me was the old Seven Sisters road up to Troodos in Cyprus... always the chance of meeting a tank transporter or a village bus coming... See More
Round the World Ticket vs. One location at a time?
Depends on whether you want to really travel, or just 'go places'. I'd suggest to take it one step at a time. If you like a place, you can stay as long as you wish (or your visa will permit); if you don't, you can move on somewhere else ... you can decide... See More
