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Detailed Zhuilu Old Trail Hiking Guide: Taroko Gorge, Taiwan

by Anne Betts | Jan 15, 2024 | Destinations, Taiwan

Updated January 15, 2024 The Zhuilu Old Trail is steeped in natural beauty and historical significance. The hike’s highlight is reaching the narrow path cut into the edge of the vertical, marble cliff face, offering spectacular views of the valley below. This...

You’ll love Nazaré Portugal where tradition and tourism coexist

by Anne Betts | Jan 14, 2024 | Portugal

Updated February 14, 2024 You’ll love Nazaré Portugal, a quaint coastal town 124 kilometres / 77 miles north of Lisbon where tourism and tradition coexist. The relationship between the two is subtle. Neither overwhelms the other. At least, that was my experience...

16 Remarkable birds of Chobe National Park in Botswana

by Anne Betts | Jan 14, 2024 | Botswana

Chobe National Park is a popular wildlife-viewing destination. It’s recognized as the home to the world’s largest elephant population. However, the park is also renowned as a birdwatchers’ paradise with over 460 recorded avian species. While not a complete...

A relaxed and safe Melbourne bike tour of the top sights

by Anne Betts | Jan 13, 2024 | Australia, Cycling Trips

Guided bike tours are one of my favourite ways to be introduced to a city. Melbourne’s top-rated bike-tour provider, Blue Tongue Bikes (formerly Freddy’s Bike Tours), did not disappoint with their Classic Melbourne Bike Tour, covering 16 kilometres / 10 miles over 4.5...

10 Irresistible reasons to visit Taiwan

by Anne Betts | Jan 11, 2024 | Taiwan

Updated January 11, 2024 Of the most visited countries in the Asia-Pacific region, disappointingly, Taiwan rarely makes it to any list featuring the top ten. That’s both surprising and unfortunate as it is one of my favourite countries. Hopefully my 10...

Visit Blue Grotto Malta: another superb natural treasure

by Anne Betts | Jan 8, 2024 | Malta

Has any visitor to Malta not fallen in love with this fascinating archipelago? I doubt it. Oozing in history, graced with natural beauty, boasting a cuisine dominated by fresh seafood and tempting influences of its neighbours… I could go on and on, but you need to...