Afternoon tea is a centuries-old English tradition of late-afternoon indulgence: a cup of freshly-brewed tea accompanied by a selection of pastries and bite-sized sandwiches. This quintessential English tradition was introduced in many of the ex-British colonies, including Malaysia, where I grew up, where it became commonly known as high tea. It was something I [...]
Plane views: Innsbruck
Innsbruck is the largest town and capital of the state of Tyrol in eastern Austria. Located in the heart of the Tyrolean Alps, the town sits serenely in the Inn Valley and is surrounded by dramatic peaks. I knew that a flight to Innsbruck would be spectacular if the weather was good and I hit [...]
Enchanting spots: Jameos del Agua, Lanzarote
Lanzarote is a volcanic island that is part of the Canary Islands off the coast of Morocco. The island is famed for its bewildering volcanic landscapes – think multi-coloured craters and black lava fields against the stunning backdrop of the deep blue Atlantic. Of the many attractions on the island, the Jameos del Agua is [...]
Exploring the Italian Riviera
The Liguria peninsula in the northwest of Italy, a short drive east of Genoa, is a gorgeous region of colourful fishing towns, beautiful beaches and historic attractions. Liguria, often referred to as the Italian Riviera, is a favourite holiday destination amongst many Milanese and the global jet-set (think royal families, Madonna, Rihanna… and you get [...]
Falling in love with Valencia
A guest post by Monique Rubin. Valencia has a laid back, understated charm that catches you unawares. Located on the Mediterranean coast and possessed of beautiful old neighborhoods and modern architecture, it is emerging from the shadow of Madrid and Barcelona and fast becoming the go-to city in Spain. I developed a major crush on [...]
Velvet moments: travel photo of the week – Zugspitze sunrise
One of the highlights of my recent trip to Innsbruck was watching the sunrise from the peak of the Zugspitze, at 2,952m, Germany’s highest peak. There were various wooden statues being exhibited on the observation deck but this statue of a naked man formed the perfect subject, with the colours of the sky at [...]
Watching the sunrise from the Zugspitze
Watching the sunrise from the top of any of the mighty peaks in the Alps is a popular activity for both locals and tourists in the Alpine countries. There are many spots where you can do this but one of the most spectacular spots has to be from the peak of the Zugspitze, at [...]
Action and adventure in Tyrol Zugspitz Arena
The Tyrol Zugspitz Arena, located in the Ausserfern region in eastern Austria, is a stunning valley bordered on all sides by the imposing peaks of the Tyrolean Alps. It’s a popular ski holiday area in the winter but it also offers visitors a multitude of fun activities in the summer, when the meadows are flush [...]
Velvet moments: travel photo of the week – Besalú
Besalú is a stunning medieval town in the mountains of the Costa Brava, north of Barcelona. Besalú’s biggest attraction is its 12th century Romanesque bridge which crosses the Fluvia river.
Ten ways to experience Istanbul like a local
The only city in the world that straddles two continents: Istanbul. Its strategic position on the Bosphorus, a strait that connects the Black Sea with the Mediterranean Sea, was a prized possession since ancient times. Many wars were fought in this area and Istanbul (or Constantinople as it was then known) was occupied by a [...]
About Keith Jenkins
I'm Keith Jenkins. In July 2008, I left my ten-year banking career to travel around the world. I've not looked back since.
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