Secrets in Suburban Tokyo: Part 1 – Todoroki Ravine and Ancient Burial Grounds

You get a little slice of everyday suburban Tokyo in Todoroki, in addition to a beautiful forest in a ravine … Continue reading Secrets in Suburban Tokyo: Part 1 – Todoroki Ravine and Ancient Burial Grounds

Tasmanian Road Trip Part 1: Trowutta Arch

A road trip and a truly astonishing short walk. Trowutta Arch was one of our favourite bits of a week … Continue reading Tasmanian Road Trip Part 1: Trowutta Arch

“Gilligan’s Island” was a great TV program but it put me off tropical paradise – who wants to be stuck … Continue reading Malaysia’s Langkawi – more than a tropical island beach paradise

I’m catching up with family in Singapore this week, with no work commitments or major plans. Time to recharge the … Continue reading Another civilised wildlife experience in Singapore: Jurong Lake Gardens

Melaka is one of Malaysia’s oldest cities – strategically located on the Straits of Malacca – an essential stopover point … Continue reading Birdwatching in the rice fields near Melaka, Malaysia

OK – this post is for animal lovers – this is the best encounter I have had with animals on … Continue reading Snow monkeys in Japan

Singapore is known for it’s built environment and impressive economic power, but not necessarily wild places. It’s an amazing city, … Continue reading A wild Singapore surprise: Sungei Buloh