Category Archives: Travel

To Khao Lak, and snorkelling the Similan Islands

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Mike

After my last stop at Ko Phi Phi it was on to Khao Lak via a ferry to Krabi, and then minibus. It should have been a smooth connection but the ferry was late arriving and the minibus left early, … Continue reading →

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Sun, sand, snorkelling, and Singhas at sunset …week 2

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Mike

After Ko Lipe week 2 of S,S,S,S@S2016 was at Ko Phi Phi, otherwise known as “Gap year central” and a vastly different atmosphere to the laid back Ko Lipe. If Lipe had a soundtrack it would be reggae mixed with … Continue reading →

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Island days

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Mike

It was time for some R&R down on the islands again, so first it was off to Ko Lipe again but not without some hassles with Nok Air who cancelled many flights but only announced that it was for Feb … Continue reading →

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Thaipusam 2016, Little India, Singapore

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Mike

When I was in Singapore recently I stayed in “Little India”, and by good luck timed it to coincide with the Thaipusam Festival which was held nearby. Hindu devotees make a pilgrimage from one temple to another about 4 kms … Continue reading →

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Hong Kong part 2, the urban landscape.

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Mike

Hong Kong has some eye catching skyscrapers, and I wanted to try my hand at a bit of urban landscape photography while I was there. I had packed my tripod and Big Stopper filter, hoping for some good clouds to … Continue reading →

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Hong Kong

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Mike

Well, I had better write something about my trip to Hong Kong before I forget……. It had been on my must visit list for years so I finally got around to getting the air ticket and ticking it off. Surprisingly, … Continue reading →

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