Siem Reap, Cambodia is one of those places where it seems time forgot, and in a great way. Even though it is a communist country, outside of the major cities people live in communities, on farms and share with each other, there seems to be no political influence at all. I have to say the…
DetailsOne of the great joys in returning home to Australia is to spend time in Bondi Beach where our companies headquarters are. UI lived in Bondi Beach for 6 great years ands I loved the people and culture so much. One of my favorite things to do was to take a daily walk from Bondi…
DetailsBeach Tennis in Miami with Jaime, Roos, Riva and the gang! Each Sunday on Miami Beach (look for tennis nets between 22nd and 24th Streets) you can join in the fun of Beach Tennis. Buy gear here: http://www.beachtennisstore.com
My motorbike trip through Cambodia to Siem Reap Cambodia. Had a blast, got my sunglasses stolen by a monkey (and had no food left to get them back) . Had lunch by a river on a water cabin and met some amazing people. Without doubt the happiest people I have ever met in my life!…
DetailsBiking Moscow at Night with with tour guide Nadya was a lot of fun, after meeting at starting point you go to all major sights (not Kremlin) and Gorky Park. It is a lot of fun and takes around 4 hours. #throughglass
When I wake up each morning in my South Beach Apartment I like to start the day based on three principals. Firstly if it is raining (very rare) I simply stay at home. Secondly after checking my Windfinder Pro App to see if it is sunny with with no wind / no waves, I will…
DetailsSaint Petersburg, Russia was the end of my 2014 Eastern European Journey and it was special for me for a number of reasons. whether it be the amazing architecture, beauty and people, it will always be a place I want to return to. Highlights of the city include Petergof, The Neva River, The Bridges, The…
DetailsMoscow is such a huge city and its sights so spread apart. Taxis are a must (or getting to know public transport) and the Kremlin is a must. I spent a good week here, caught up with some clients, had some time to relax. It is a great city and of course the people are…
DetailsAlthough the revolution is over Kiev, Ukraine still shows signs of its previous and current struggles. Revolution Square (where I stayed) is still a makeshift tent city which seems to be taken over more by the homeless and less well to do people (maybe an excuse for some food and housing) than revolutionaries. But the…
DetailsOdessa, Ukraine is an amazing seaside city in Ukraine. It has one of the largest old towns and the City Garden is perfect. I loved my time here and will return again shortly.
Chisinau, Moldova is one of the poorest countries in Eastern Europe and it shows. The best parts of Chisinau are the Cricova Vineyards which have underground 120 kilometers of roads built during the cold war, it is incredible how large these are and today 60 kilometers of these are used to store wines from the…
DetailsBucharest, Romania is a great city, it is a large widespread city, but it has a beautiful old town and center square. I met a friend there and had a great time seeing the sights. A definate must see on your Eastern European travels.
I spent a few days Sofia, Bulgaria after a long road trip from Belgrade Serbia. It is quite an amazing city, great food, beer and very friendly locals. The city is beautiful with a mix of old and new
Belgrade, Serbia is a city that has struggled to recover from the war in the early 90’s. The people are friendly and the city has many gorgeous buildings.
I was told once I arrived in Odessa and wanted a day to relax by my tour guide to go to Arcadia, Odessa, Ukraine. This is a nearby beach resort with different pools and seaside swimming. It is pretty amazing how modern and amazing this place is. A perfect place to relax!
Bangkok, Thailand is an Asian City trying to be a Western City, the problem is the poorest live in the worst conditions. Unlike Cambodia where the poor live a decent life, the poor in Thailand’s major cities have no choice but to live in squalor, the main reason is, it just costs money to survive.…
DetailsSiem Reap is the capital city of Siem Reap Province in northwestern Cambodia, and a popular resort town as the gateway to Angkor region. Siem Reap has colonial and Chinese-style architecture in the Old French Quarter, and around the Old Market. Source: Wikipedia
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is a wonderful place to visit. Be sure to hire motorbikes and get into the action. It seems daunting at first, but bikes travel slow and everyone there is amazingly accommodating. The street food is also amazing. So find a local tour guide and get into the action!
Hong Kong is a strange city, it has tradition and culture, but it is increasingly hard to find. The city now is just an array of huge skyscrapers and to be honest in some parts the smell can be overwhelming. I have been there a couple of times now and probably will only return if…
DetailsAs I learned to dive I go to Key Largo with Miami Beach Dive. You start in Miami Beach and go by bus to Key Largo where you learn to dive with a professional dive instructor. It is a great day that starts at 7am and finishes in the early evening!
Steamboat Mountain, Colorado was where the three amigos went to learn how to snow SKi. Well Mike was already a seasoned snowboarder but Jaime and I hired an instructor for our five days there. We had a blast. Features included Jaime incessantly thinking speed was the key to a great Skier and found out the…
DetailsZagreb is the capital and the largest city of the Republic of Croatia. Situated along the Sava river, at the southern slopes of the Medvednica mountain Zagred has a mix of old and new. We went on a bike tour and discovered some history of not only Zagreb but also the country!
I have to be honest and say the only reason I visited Brezice, Slovenia was to mark Slovenia off as a country I have visited as it wasx so close to Zagreb. We spent a day there and had lunch in Brezice
Banja Luka, Bosnia is a place we decided to go, primarily because of my good friend being a refugee from Bosnia in the early 1990’s. I have to say it is a beautiful city, but one warning, the locals drink shots that clearly have no place in the bodies of human beings!
Split, Croatia is another beautiful city steeped in history. The old town and promenade is gorgeous as are the mazing ferry options to nearby Islands.
Brač is an island in the Adriatic Sea within Croatia and one of the largest islands in Dalmatia. We went there by ferry and then hired some bikes, got lost (my fault) and had a lovely lunch along the Adriatic. Great little day adventure and well worth it!
Dubrovnik, Croatia is one of the most picturesque cities in the world and Croatia is perhaps the most scenic of ocean drives you could ever wish to embark upon. We stayed in a gorgeous old building in the old town. The walk around the city and atop the old walls is fantastic and a ferry…
DetailsThe Monastery of Ostrog is one of those peculiar places on earth. The Monastery of Ostrog is a monastery of the Serbian Orthodox Church placed almost inside vertical mountaintop, high up in the large mountain of Ostroška Greda, in Montenegro. It is dedicated to Saint Basil of Ostrog and I had the chance of dropping…
DetailsSveti Stefan, Montenegro is a lovely little historical island in Montenegro. It is now a private island (shame) hotel style complex with pretty heavy security. The island itself is very small but picturesque.
Kotor, Montenegro is one of the places that has a massive wow factor with an imposing mountain hanging right over the city on the Bay of Kotor. The highlight is a long steep walk to the top of the overhanging limestone cliffs of Orjen and Lovćen and the monastery atop
