Kuala Sepetang – An Estuary with A History
A set of local circumstances spur the British to build a train track from Taiping to Port Weld to serve the local tin mines. And so in 1885, Taiping becomes […]
Taiping – The Town That Tin Built
Having explored Klang (my Klang Blog) and learning about how its fortunes were closely linked with tin ore, I decide to continue with the story of tin by visiting the […]
Lanzarote – The Beaches of Punta Mujeres and Caleta De Famara
It’s my last day in Lanzarote, and so, highlands are strictly out of bounds. I’m going to stick to exploring nice, relaxing beaches. There will be no hiking up miradors […]
Lanzarote – A Twin Town Walk from Femes to Yaiza
I have spent the last 4 days admiring the same volcanoes on the road towards Teguise. So it’s time for a change of volcanic scenery. Today I head out west, […]
Lanzarote- Costa Teguise, Arrecife and Teguise
All 3 places have something in common with each other. Arrecife is the capital of Lanzarote. Teguise used to be the capital of Lanzarote. And Teguise shares its name with […]
Lanzarote – Maguez, Guatiza and Tahiche
Today I am in search of cliff top views, cacti and a man called César. As I’m in Lanzarote, I figure this shouldn’t be too difficult to manage. Start of […]
Lanzarote – The Beaches and Mountains of La Graciosa
I had spied the ferry making its way to La Graciosa from the Mirador de Guinate the other day. I love ferry journeys, and so today I will sail to […]
Hária – Wandering through Lanzarote’s Valley of a 1000 Palms
Valleys with palms in Lanzarote? Seems very unlikely, when all I’ve seen the past few days are bare rocky mountains. So let’s see if I’m in for a treat today. […]
Cádiz – A Unique Story Of Colonies, Merchants and Towers (£)
I’m back in Cádiz for the 3rd day to find out more about the merchants of Cádiz. In Greek mythology, Cádiz is said to be the island of Erytheia. Today, […]
Cádiz – A Treasure Hunt (£)
After immersing myself in the old city and cathedral of Cádiz yesterday, today I return to see if I can find more jewels in the city. And my choice of […]