19 May 2016 Today I am ticking one of my much awaited bucket list items off the list: Hiking the Great Wall of China - my sixth of the Seven Great Wonders of the World. I have booked a one day hiking tour from Simatai West to Jinshanling. This section of the wall is quite a long way out of Beijing so is very much less crowded and has some original as well as restored parts.I booked my tour with China Highlights online and they were extremely helpful and communicative. I needed to … [Read more...]
Mayan Highlights
February - March 2015 Through Mexico, Guatemala and Belize, this trip combines the volcanic beauty of the highlands, the mystery of the ancient Mayan ruins, and the perfect beaches of the Caribbean in a truly unique adventure. From Cancun to Playa del Carmen, this three-week journey offers the chance to get out and get active, or enjoy a more relaxing pace while exploring the colour, culture and adventure of Central America. Intrepid Travel Trip Notes I have just returned from this … [Read more...]
Day 2 Chichen Itza/ Merida
Day 21 Caye Caulker, Belize
The World’s Great Wonders
I have just finished reading this new book (March 2014) by Jheni Osman, published by Lonely Planet. 'The World's Great Wonders: how they were made and why they are amazing' covers 50 wonders of the world. Twenty natural wonders and thirty man-made ones. I really like that it describes how they were made (either by man or by nature) and gives you a good sense of what makes them so amazing. It is a very readable book and great to dip in and out of as the mood takes you. I found the … [Read more...]