Back to school in Papua New Guinea
Heather visited this school in the Highlands of Papua New Guinea over 20 years ago while on a university study trip
World
5 reasons to stay in Goreme when visiting Cappadocia
My guest post today features the town of Goreme in the heart of Cappadocia ‘Fairy Chimney’ country. Liz from Travelogged tells us more about the …
Mezze memories in Lebanon
I love the Mezze style of meal where you can try a little of what you fancy instead of wishing you had ordered your friend’s …
Palmyra hotel in Baalbek – Lebanon
A review of the Palymyra Hotel in Baalbek, Lebanon, a charming relic of the past with Persian Carpets and antique furniture, now slightly fraying around the edges.
Cakes outside the mosque in Sidon – Lebanon
Anyone who’s travelled in the Middle East seems to come back with tales of the legendary hospitality that is engrained in the Arab and Muslim …
Wine tasting at Chateau Musar – in Lebanon
Unless you’re a wine connoisseur, you may not realize that Lebanon produces some world class wines, that rival the best of Bordeaux. On my recent …
The Corniche in Beirut, Lebanon – sunset memories
If you visited the Corniche in Beirut during the daytime, you might be forgiven for thinking that it was like any other seaside promenade the …
Mankoushe for breakfast – in Lebanon
What did you have for breakfast in Lebanon? Mine was a Mankoushe or Lebanese flatbread topped with Gebnee (cheese) and salad. The Lebanese eat Mankoushe, …
Relaxing in the rainforest at the Tambopata Ecolodge – in Peru
After trekking and sightseeing in Peru, a stay at an eco-lodge is one of the top ways to relax and experience the rainforest in the …
Roast guinea pig in Peru – a local specialty to try?
Depending on your point of view you may find the delicacy of roast guinea pig in Peru as a horrid way of treating our squeaking …
A pet monkey in the rainforest – in Ecuador
What do you keep as a pet if you live in the rainforest? Not a pet snake, that’s for sure. We saw this little girl …