Photos of Travelling

Here are some photos of places I have traveled to. I started a career break traveling around South East Asia in October 2011. I visited Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia before leaving for Australia just before Christmas. I'm currently in Australia but will start traveling again soon starting off with a trip to Chile in May.

Ocean Kayaking at Tangalooma Resort, Moreton Island, QLD

I had a great day out at Tangalooma Island Resort on Moreton Island last Sunday. Not long after this cheeky snap I saw 2 dolphins pop up for a bit of air. Had a nice paddle out to… Read more »

Ocean Kayaking at Tangalooma Resort, Moreton Island, QLD

Luna Park entrance, Sydney

I checked out Luna Park earlier over at Milsons Point, Sydney. Decided to save $5.60 on a ferry ticket by walking there over the harbour bridge so I could buy Lisa some candy floss.… Read more »

Luna Park entrance, Sydney

Leaving Hamilton Island Airport, Whitsundays

Nothing like starting an afternoon leaving the lovely Great Barrier Reef Airport on Hamilton Island by boat. Only 4 flights land a day and the connecting ferries are always on time.… Read more »

Leaving Hamilton Island Airport, Whitsundays

Anzac bridge, Sydney

The Anzac is a cable-stayed bridge in Sydney, Australia. It was the longest of its kind when opened in December 1995 and cost $170 million. The name ANZAC was given to the bridge on… Read more »

Anzac bridge, Sydney

Harbour Bridge Sydney

So if there is one iconic image that sums up Sydney, Australia its the harbour bridge. Nicknamed 'The Coathanger' it helps cars, vans, bikes, trains, cyclists and pedestrians get to… Read more »

Harbour Bridge Sydney

Swimming Pool, Capital Terrace Building, Sydney

The great thing about the swimming pool on the roof of Capital Terrace was that it was always empty. I posted this photo to the envy of friends and relatives back home but little to… Read more »

Swimming Pool, Capital Terrace Building, Sydney

Katoomba Falls, Blue Mountains, NSW

In the City of Blue Mountains, New South Wales Katoomba is the main town. It's mainly known as a tourist destination as the Blue Mountains offers spectacular views of waterfalls, swamps… Read more »

Katoomba Falls, Blue Mountains, NSW

Surfers Paradise, Australia

Surfers Paradise, on the Gold Coast, Queensland is an iconic tourist destination. It has a long surf beach overlooked by a skyline of high rise buildings. I only really passed through… Read more »

Surfers Paradise, Australia

Welcome to Alice Springs, Australia

After Uluru the next stop on my February 2012 outback tour was Alice Springs. I drove around there in our hired Toyota camper for a while before checking out the local Coles supermarket.… Read more »

Welcome to Alice Springs, Australia

Uluru (Ayers Rock), Southern Northern Territory

The aboriginal name for Ayers Rock is Uluru. What did I do at Uluru? Well after pulling up I stuck my head out of the van window then quickly stuck it back in and made some noodles… Read more »

Uluru (Ayers Rock), Southern Northern Territory

Long Cargo train, Port Pirie, SA

This long cargo train took nearly 15 minutes to pass. We saw it just outside of Port Pirie as we headed north through South Australia, destined for Alice Springs. It was literally… Read more »

Long Cargo train, Port Pirie, SA

Lakeside camping, Millicent, South Australia

The one thing Travellers Autobarn our camper van rental company told us I still remember was don't park under trees. Wind blows, branches fall, van damaged, insurance not pay, you… Read more »

Lakeside camping, Millicent, South Australia

James Ward, Australian Open 2012

This is British number 2 James Ward serving. He lost the match but didn't go down without a fight...a fight with racquet that is. He soon got mardy and smashed up about 8 new racquets… Read more »

James Ward, Australian Open 2012

Flinders Street Station, Melbourne, Australia

Flinders Street station is to Melbourne what Harbour Bridge and the Opera House is to Sydney. Its an iconic landmark used to in imagery to represent Melbourne all over the world. Its… Read more »

Flinders Street Station, Melbourne, Australia

China Town, Lt Bourke St, Melbourne

Little Bourke Street or Lt. Bourke St as its abbreviated to on signs is a small one way street running through Chinatown in the heart of Melbourne CBD. You can see in the distance… Read more »

China Town, Lt Bourke St, Melbourne

Royal Botanic Gardens view, Sydney

The Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney is a great place to spend a lazy summer afternoon. I really liked the contrast in this shot between the ground level gardens and high rise buildings… Read more »

Royal Botanic Gardens view, Sydney

Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia

Not particularly a great shot of Sydney's most famous building but not the worse by any means. Having said that it is probably one of the most iconic and famous buildings of the twentieth… Read more »

Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia

Christmas day at Bondi beach, Sydney

The first and so far only Christmas I have spent outside of England was at Bondi beach, Sydney. Bondi was super busy Christmas 2011 and the weather was super hot too. We had some pre-cooked… Read more »

Christmas day at Bondi beach, Sydney

Saleswoman, Lahu village near Chiang Mai, Thailand

While in Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand I did a 2 day trek into the hills. The way up was hard work and the poor elephants only took us 5% of the way there. The rest of the way was… Read more »

Saleswoman, Lahu village near Chiang Mai, Thailand

Erawan Waterfall, Kanchanaburi, Thailand

While staying in Kanchanaburi make sure you visit the Erawan national park. It's 50p for a 2 hour bus journey from the local bus station and well worth it. The limestone cliffs rise… Read more »

Erawan Waterfall, Kanchanaburi, Thailand

Bridge over the river Kwai, Kanchanaburi, Thailand

This probably looks a bit different to the bridge from the famous film of the same name. This is because the bridge you see in the photo has been drasticly modernised since the second… Read more »

Bridge over the river Kwai, Kanchanaburi, Thailand

Klong Khong Beach, Koh Lanta, Thailand

If your ever in Thailand and fancy a trip to Koh Lanta be warned. It's the highlight of the Krabi Province you will here the locals and tour guides say. Erm no...it's bloody boring,… Read more »

Klong Khong Beach, Koh Lanta, Thailand

Long boat driver, leaving Phi Phi, Thailand

The one thing I will never forget about Ko Phi Phi island is the sound the long boats made. A lovely day out snorkelling around php phi for only 8 quid can't be that bad can it? Well… Read more »

Long boat driver, leaving Phi Phi, Thailand

Love Lane, Georgetown, Pulau Penang

Love lane in Georgetown, Penang is home to numerous cheap hotels and hostels. I can't remember the name of mine though now. It was a few buildings down from Reggae Penang which was… Read more »

Love Lane, Georgetown, Pulau Penang

BOH Tea Plantation, Cameron Highlands

The main attraction of Cameron Highlands in Malaysia is the Tea Plantations which are scattered around the hills. Sad to say I actually had a fever the day I arrived in Cameron Highlands… Read more »

BOH Tea Plantation, Cameron Highlands

Steps to Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur

I forgot how many steps there were in total to get to the Batu Caves but it was pretty close to 300 I think. The monsoon rains which started on cue with me getting of the bus didn't… Read more »

Steps to Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur