Tokyo offers an impossible amount to take in with its barrage of sights and sensations – the Imperial Palace, Hie Shrine, Meiji Shrine, Asakusa Shrine, Tsukiji Fish Market, Kabuki-cho Theater, Akihabara Electric Town, the bright lights, bars and karaoke boxes of Roppongi, the shopping streets of Omotesando and Aoyama, the hipster kids of Harajuku , the funky design stores of Shibuya and at least 100,000 restaurants.
Join me on Viking Cruises ‘Homeland Cruise’ departing 11 May 2026 Sail the clear waters of Scandinavia and the Baltic on this 15-day cruise. Explore more with overnights in cosmopolitan Stockholm, vibrant Oslo and scenic Bergen. Discover the charming historic center of Tallinn and marvel at the Gothic brick cathedrals in Gdańsk. Immerse yourself in Norwegian culture in Stavanger and Eidfjord.
For my second visit to Italy, I was travelling on my own. The best option was to use a Rail Pass which gave me flexibility and value for money. For this travel, I wanted to spend more time in Tuscany and visit Sienna, San Gimignano and the Cinque Terra.
The Garden Island - Kaua'i is the fourth largest island in Hawaii and is known as the 'Garden Island' because of its lushness. The island is 170 kilometers northwest of Oahu, about a 20 minute flight. Check out my suggested itinerary.
What enthralled me to Tasmania was the stories I was told about the early settlers and the convicts. Most of the historical buildings still stand because they were constructed by the local sandstone, and every building has a story. While many will rent a car to tour the state, I would suggest that you take every opportunity to meet the locals and hear their stories. Here is a suggested itinerary.
Incredible, unbelievable how close we were taken to the wild animals! My safari at Makutsi has to be one of the best experiences I have had. Makutsi Main Camp is set on 10 hectares of tropical gardens. The camp offers two mineral swimming pools, allowing for adventure and relaxation to be combine. As there are no boundary fence around the camp, animals are able to roam around freely which allows the guest to enjoy their own private safaris whilst walking in the camp or sitting on their private terrace.
Oman holds to its culture and traditions but embraces the modern lifestyle. My first visit to the Middle East was to Oman as guest of the Omani Tourist Board. I flew into Muscat from Doha with Qatar Airlines. The city holds to its Arabian culture and traditions but embraces the modern lifestyle. One of the highlights was a visit to the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. The pathways, terraces and buildings are covered with beautiful marble. Here is my suggested itinerary.