by Andrea Jordan
Chiang Mai (my base for the next month) is a city of temples as it has over 400 temples at last count. I’ve visited 3 so far. Only 397 to go! My first was Wat Phan On, which I discovered when I was wandering the streets of the old city to see what I could find. ...
by Andrea Jordan
I’ve visited Singapore’s Botanic Gardens a few times and never fail to find something new and magnificent each time. This time I ventured into the National Orchid Garden within the Botanic Gardens. The cost is only S$5. The garden has a collection of more than 1,000...
by Andrea Jordan
My final mission for my last day in NYC was to walk over the Brooklyn Bridge. The weather came to town and provided some beautiful light to take photographs by so I think I might hold the record for the slowest walk over the Bridge! It was a great way to end my time...
by Andrea Jordan
It was a cool morning as I had a coffee in a local café on the east side, waiting for the marathon runners to hit the 17 mile mark. At first I thought that not many people would be there supporting the runners but it turned out that they were all on their way...
by Andrea Jordan
I caught the subway down to the Bowling Green and walked straight onto the Staten Island Ferry. These huge orange monsters continually lumber across the bay and provide fantastic views of Manhattan, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. The round trip is about 30...
by Andrea Jordan
Since I was staying in Harlem I wanted to explore further than just 125th street and the walk to the subway. I headed up Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd to the Abyssinian Baptist Church which is a beauty. The streets of Harlem are...
by Andrea Jordan
On a drizzly day I started at Herald Square and headed South. I passed by the Empire State Building whose lofty peak was shrouded in mist; to be visited another day. Heading into the Flatiron district I searched out the building that gave this district its name. It’s...
by Andrea Jordan
A glorious autumn/fall day (23 degrees!) was the perfect day for a wander. I spent most of my day wandering around the 843, tree filled, acres of Central Park. I had the preconception that it would be a lovely park from the many movies I’ve seen that were filmed there...
by Andrea Jordan
Arriving in New York I couldn’t help humming Frank Sinatra’s “New York, New York” under my breath. This city has been one I have wanted to visit for ages and now I’d arrived! During my stay I visited some fantastic museums. My favourites were: Solomon R. Guggenheim...
by Andrea Jordan
Planning new travel adventures is one of my favourite things. At this stage the possibilities are endless. I get to delve into Lonely Planets (my travel book of choice) and absorb wonderful ideas and photos. I was planning an adventure with a friend who always has...
