Under Skies Without End: Hot Air Ballooning Over Vilnius, Lithuania The fields glow in the late evening sun, bathed in Northern latitude light, buzzing with energy as small groups find their places near large baskets that look far too heavy to be lifted into the air, especially laden with a half dozen passengers … Continued
From Mumbai we were travelling towards southern part of India. Krishna was driving the car. The Konkan way consists of one of the most amazing and beautiful roads for a peaceful journey. In some places the roads and rail lines run together and kiss each other and then separate to different … Continued
Croagh Patrick, Westport, Co. Mayo, Ireland. Knock Airport, Co. Mayo is claimed by proud locals to be the foggiest airport on earth; it is remote, built on a hill and, reassuringly, has a large statue of Jesus at the beginning of the runway. Once safely alongside, we walked across the tarmac, rain beating down, to … Continued
Brazil – Where dreams are found and Angels dance around by Raphael Lallu Having watched the now past and successful World cup on television, i was a real follower and dediated fan. I never thought that showing Brazil, to us th world would have such a far reaching impact on me. I have now truly … Continued
I held the tattered handbag to my chest, the only possession I got as I plunge into the great unknown. I felt the soft ocean breeze as it caressed my face, and I looked at the ship that took me to my courage zone until it slowly disappeared from my sight. Tears fell from my … Continued
I remember the first time I boarded a plane and travelled to a different country. There is nothing quite like the thrill of going to a place you have never been to before. It was in 2009 for a week long school outing to the wonderful Réunion Island. As soon as we arrived I could … Continued
Not every person who passes through this life intentionally deposits misery on their fellow traveler, but conversely sometimes we unintentionally bestow grace. The impact of an encounter, 15 years ago, still hums in my mind. A gentle reminder of this fact, “what difference did it make” is not always answered completely or immediately but “you … Continued
Home Is Where Your Heart Is The world is a book and those who don’t travel read only one page – Saint Augustine of Hippo Being the person who’s read only one page from the book of life is a role I refuse to play. Some people are naturally open-minded while others have to have … Continued
Travelling to an unknown place is surely exciting but it can also be daunting. There is fear, a feeling of uneasiness coupled with eagerness to know the unknown, especially if one is going to a place which is culturally very different from theirs. The language can be a barrier as can be the lifestyle yet … Continued
His Cambodian smile His smile is more animated at night, caught in a flickering firelight he tells ever more tales of old, stories of his life and of his dreams and you cannot help but fall in love with his country, his life and his dreams. To him, Cambodia is a land fighting still- fighting … Continued