by Kathryn Burrington | Jul 21, 2017 | Asia, City Breaks, Thailand
Bangkok is a shock to the system. After the laid-back villages of the north of Thailand and even the city of Chiang Mai, Bangkok is a chaotic cacophony of cars and people. As we disembark from the plane, a glorious sunset greets us. Frustratingly, it takes 2 hours...
by Kathryn Burrington | Jun 21, 2017 | Asia, Myanmar (Burma)
Why Burma? Why now? Ever since reading the novel, The Piano Tuner by Daniel Mason, I have wanted to visit Burma (now known as Myanmar). Set in the late 19th century, the story vividly painted a picture in my mind of an exotic land of lush jungles and glittering...
by Kathryn Burrington | Apr 11, 2017 | Art & Architecture, Asia, History, Thailand
Beyond the beaches of Phuket and the traffic jams of Bangkok, another side of Thailand is waiting to be discovered in the far north of the country: the Chiang Mai province. This mountainous region has stunning lush green landscapes, sleepy villages and even in Chiang...
by Kathryn Burrington | Oct 28, 2016 | Indonesia, Java, Travel tips
Ancient temples, dramatic volcanic craters, lush green forests, delicious food – all these images and more pop into my head when I think of Indonesia and in particular Java, the island I would most love to visit. I’ve heard it is less touristy than the...
by Kathryn Burrington | Apr 9, 2016 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Last year I was invited to visit Dubai, a place I’d been longing to see for some time. I loved it even more than I had expected. From exploring the old spice souks to seriously over indulging in the fabulous food there, I had a superb time. It was my first visit...
by Kathryn Burrington | Jul 17, 2015 | Asia, Goa, India, Luxury, Review
A riot of colour. A gentle pace of life. Palm trees, tumbling bougainvillea and white sandy beaches that stretch for miles. Temples and churches. Jungles to explore. And not forgetting some of the most delicious food I’ve ever tasted. Goa is a perfect holiday...
by Kathryn Burrington | Jun 22, 2015 | Asia, City Breaks, Dubai, Food and Drink, Popular, United Arab Emirates
My Favourite Things to Eat in Dubai With around 200 nationalities living in Dubai it’s no surprise that the choice of things to eat here is diverse. This exciting city, as I found out earlier in the year at the Emirate’s annual food festival, is fast becoming a...
by Kathryn Burrington | Jun 12, 2015 | Asia, Goa, India
Kicking off my sandals I lie back on the cushions, take a sip of a cool Kingfisher beer and watch the palm trees drifting by. It’s the second to last night of a fabulous week in Goa and we’re spending it on a Kerala style rice boat on the Chapora River in northern...
by Kathryn Burrington | May 25, 2015 | Asia, Goa, India, Sustainable Tourism, Wildlife
The rocks around the pool’s edge are slippery. I sit down, slide into the cool water and swim over to the waterfall. At the height of its rage, the torrent races down the mountainside in an overpowering, deluge. Despite it now being the end of Goa’s dry...
by Kathryn Burrington | May 17, 2015 | Asia, Beach Escapes, Goa, India
Winding our way through the narrow lanes of southern Goa, flanked by coconut palms and dotted with brightly painted houses, I can’t believe I’m finally back in India. But this isn’t the India I remember. It bares no resemblance to chaotic,...
