We have reached the Sahara desert, embarking on a camel ride into its depths for a night of stargazing. Despite feeling awkward around camels, the stunning scenery captivates most people, allowing me to enjoy the experience while not worrying about my own discomfort….
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Corinth Canal
Time for the engineering nerd to get his manmade structure on with a visit to the Corinth Canal. The Corinth Canal is an artificial canal that connects the Gulf of Corinth in the Ionian Sea with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It is 4 miles in length and only 80.7 feet wide meaningContinue reading “Corinth Canal”
Lulworth Cove
The next stop on our sightseeing tour of Southern England, we’re making an early start at beautiful Lulworth Cove in Dorset. The Cove and surrounding coastline are part of the world famous Jurassic Coast – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The pretty pebbled beach is in a sheltered cove and there is a small villageContinue reading “Lulworth Cove”
Gardens by the Bay
One of the most iconic sights of Singapore is a relatively recent addition – The Gardens by the Bay. In January 2006, an international master plan design competition was launched to seek design ideas for Gardens by the Bay. It had more than 70 entries submitted from over 24 countries, including 35 from Singapore. WorkContinue reading “Gardens by the Bay”
Sex sells on the seedy side
Heading to the sleazier side of gay Paris tonight with a visit to the iconic Moulin Rouge. Its red windmill was probably made familiar to those of us of a certain age thanks to Baz Lurman’s film of the same name. However it has been known as the world’s most famous cabaret for many yearsContinue reading “Sex sells on the seedy side”