Singapore – IBIS on Bencoolen
One thing I always like to know before going away is – where I am going to sleep the first night. Having never been to Singapore before and with such a varietyRead More…
Singapore – Hamish enjoys High Tea at Raffles
After a long trip around the Middle East and Greece, Hamish thought it would be a great idea to enjoy some finer things in life. We had booked in to the TiffenRead More…
Singapore – Orchard Road – Singapore Orchid
On Orchard Road in Singapore, a giant sculpture of the Singapore Orchard has been placed. Just outside some buildings that have some “Name Brand” shops, the streetscape was enhanced but some wonderfulRead More…
Singapore – Hamish at Raffles Bakery
Hamish loves food – He always like to indulge in those naughty things. Chocolate – Chocolate – Chocolate drinks. Whilst in Singapore, he just had to check out the Raffles Bakery. TheRead More…
Masada – Views of the Dead Sea
View of the Dead Sea from Masada Fortunately for us, there is a Cable Car that takes people from the Information Centre to an area adjoining the Masada Ruins. In about 3Read More…
Galilee – Sailing on the Sea of Galilee
As an adjunct to the Jesus Boat, we walked out from the Museum to see some old style boats sailing on the Sea of Galilee. These boats were very similar to theRead More…
Dead Sea – over 400 Metres below Sea Level
Gee it was hot!!! and I’ve never been so far below sea level before. Fancy being over 400 metres below sea level. When we went to Israel and finally got through customsRead More…
Marriott Hotel – History to High Tea!!
I must say from the outset, the Marriott Hotel is a great place to stay in Cairo, but without doubt, the highlight of the stay is the High Tea on the afternoonRead More…
Marriott Hotel – Hotel Rooms
The Marriott Hotel is located on an island on the Nile and is located near the centre of Cairo. The rooms are first class with a great deal of features. After aRead More…
Big Chair – Hamish at the Marriott Hotel
We had just returned from a great night looking at the Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids at Giza. We came back and Hamish just could not resist the temptation ofRead More…