Oceania

Snorkeling at the GREAT BARRIER REEF

The first time that I was properly introduced to the wonders under the waters, I was hooked right then. I snorkeled for the first time at the Great Barrier Reef. It was a wonderful experienced, but at the same time it kinda set me up for future disappointment. Because now wherever I go snorkeling, I …

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Asia

Gardens by the Bay – Singapore

It has been 7 years since our last visit to Singapore. So much has been changed and a lot has been added since 2007. One of those additions was Gardens by the Bay, a massive 101 hectares of reclaimed land that is added to central Singapore. It was muggy and humid late in the afternoon, …

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Asia

Ashtamudi – The Gateway Of Kerala Backwaters

<p Ashtamudi, located 76kms northwest to the capital city of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, is a mesmerising backwater destination.  It forms the gateway to the captivating backwaters of God’s Own Country. The octopus-shaped lake (also palm shaped) is the second largest wetland region next to the largest estuary, the Vembanad backwaters. The 16km long backwaters meet the …

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