With shops open for shorter hours, restaurants closed between dawn and dusk, no loud music, singing or celebrations allowed during the day and not being allowed to eat or drink in public during the extreme daytime heat, visiting Muslim countries …

If the post-Christmas bulge is proving difficult to shift, then it’s probably time to up sticks and head for sunnier climes.   Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia are all good choices – lying on a beach in 30 ºC heat is …

Steve Garley samples some more of the excellent cuisine available in the Seychelles….

Sainte Anne is a Five-star resort just 15 minutes by boat from Victoria and in fact we at Tropical Sky feature it as one of the best …

Steve Garley considers the many attractions of Bird Island in the Seychelles including the obvious ones…

Bird Island is a truly unique place.  If you are looking for a designer hideaway with butler service, you have definitely come to the …

Festivals are fascinating features in the social landscape of Bali adding add colour and unique character to the island.  They are also extremely important fixtures in the lives of the Balinese. It is always a nice to know when and …