10 Things to Do in Hong Kong in 24 Hours
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Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi
For a long time I have wanted to take this shot at the Sheik Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi. The mosque is typically referred to as the Grand Mosque. I have been to the UAE many times and have been to the Grand Mosque several…
Fountain and Light Show, Dubai Mall
Everything about Dubai is artificial. Apart from the sand in the desert areas. Like Las Vegas, everything is man-made and man-centric. That is not to say it’s bad. It is actually amazing what they have managed to create out of a desert in such a…
The Indonesian Archipelago
I recently traveled to Indonesia for my work and went to a part that I had never been to before. Indonesia is made up of thousands of islands, the exact number of which depends on the definition and sources you use. But it is safe…
Phewa Lake at Pokhara, Nepal
No, I haven’t been to Nepal recently. In fact, this photo dates back to 2012. Pretty crazy how time flies. What has happened is that I have decided to go back and “rework” some of my old images using the experience I have gained over…
Street vendor in Vietnam
As I posted earlier, I really enjoyed my recent visit to Vietnam. The people were incredibly friendly and I wished I had more time to explore. That will give me a great excuse to go back one day. As is common in Asia (and many…
First impressions of Vietnam
I was privileged to visit Vietnam for the first time this past week. Apart from a run in with Vietnam Airlines, the experience was delightful. I was impressed by the warmth and friendliness of the Vietnamese people, even though for the most part, I could…
A room with a view
If you have never used AirBnB then you need to start. If you love travel, it’s becoming the smart way to get really great accommodation in some of the best locations, at a fraction of the price you would pay at a hotel. This is…
What a backyard to play in – beach soccer in Dubai
Imagine a beach where it never rains – almost. Perfect sun 360 days a year. Maybe a bit hot in peak summer. But warm water, few currents. That’s Jumeirah beach in Dubai. My initial thought as this young boy persisted in playing in front of…
On a beach in Dubai
Dubai is a fascinating place. It is a place of extremes. Extreme wealth and extreme poverty. The tallest building in the world, the most expensive cars, the biggest mall …. One of the places you see extremes is on the beaches. On the one hand…