Disocvering Icons of Peru with Abercrombie & Kent
It was my first trip to Chile and Peru. It was also my first trip with Abercrombie & Kent. After 17 days traipsing around these two South American countries in planes, boats, 4Wds, and mini buses and on foot, I can say that the experience …
Turtle Island life reveals itself from the air
THE seaplane slowly edges towards the water surrounding Turtle Island. With six guests and a pilot it’s a bit of a squeeze. Not all that comfortable for a big bloke, but it’s only a 30-minute flight from Nadi to paradise. From the air, Fiji‘s famous Turtle Island looks …
Muscat loves its Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
THE Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Muscat is a modern-day wonder. As a traveller I’ve often walked through Europe’s magnificent old churches and commented that they just don’t build monuments like this any more. Well, they do. But most of them are Middle Eastern mosques, …
5 things to do in Paris
Brian Crisp finds 5 things to do in Paris – the most romantic city in the world. Move in style IT’S a mode of transport for those of us who like to be noticed. When you tour Paris in the back seat of a Citroen …
A Brand new look at Tamworth
A trip to Tamworth with all-round good guy Adam Brand is music to my ears AT 7AM I walked out of my house, bag in hand, to be greeted by my driver. It was early and my eyes were still in focus mode but this bloke looked familiar. …
48 hours in Kuala Lumpur
If you only have 48 hours in Kuala Lumpur, then here’s a guide to how to spend your time wisely Friday 6.30pm When we arrive at Skybar, on the 33rd floor of Traders Hotel, some children are still swimming in the pool. By day, this …
24 hours in Singapore
Whether it’s food, shopping or the sights, there’s plenty to do in 24 hours in Singapore Brian Crisp hits the ground running on a one-day stopover in Singapore. He did a lot of eating but also found some hidden gems. 9am Tiong Bahru Market is …
Meeting Macau’s famous fortune teller
THERE’S something strangely reassuring about meeting Macau’s famous fortune teller who has 30cm-long sprouts of hair protruding from parts of his face. As he stares at me above his thick glasses, I’m at least confident that he looks the part. It’s not what he says …
Take me way to Marseilles
Marseilles has lots of attractions, but it helps to have The Angels on your side, writes Brian Crisp MY ITUNES playlist has often come to my rescue when travelling. When the journey is long, I search for inspiration in songs about the places I’m either …