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Things to do in The Catlins – New Zealand’s Isolated Wild Paradise

16th October 201817th October 2018 paulaksimpsonTravel

There are a million things to do in the Catlins… or you can simply do nothing but disconnect from life for a bit. The Catlins was a family holiday destination while I was growing up;[…]

The Ultimate Itinerary for the South Island of New Zealand

13th October 201829th October 2018 paulaksimpsonTravel

I get asked a lot about a suggested itinerary for the South Island of New Zealand. My childhood holidays were spent travelling around the South Island with my family. We stayed in our caravan, with[…]

The Imperial City, Hue Vietnam and the Journey to Hoi An

7th October 20185th November 2018 paulaksimpsonTravel

Hue is a small city that has a few things to do, most notably the faded grandeur of the Imperial City. A UNESCO world heritage site, this was badly damaged in the Vietnam/ America war[…]

What is a Thermomix and Why Do You Need One?

15th August 2018 paulaksimpsonBangalore Restaurant Reviews

If you’re a lazy cook or someone who wants to cook more at home, then a Thermomix might be the answer to your problems. If you want healthier meals or less reliance on Swiggy or Uber[…]

Ha Giang Vietnam, The Place of the H’mong, Karst Formations, & INCREDIBLE Views

7th July 201817th October 2018 paulaksimpsonTravel

Remembering my trip to Ha Giang Vietnam brings back evocative memories. Amazing scenery with towering karst formations, winding valleys, and terraces of rice paddies. Beautiful friendly people, children that were bursting with excitement to talk[…]

Bắc Hà, North Vietnam, One of Most Beautiful Places on Earth

8th June 201829th October 2018 paulaksimpsonTravel

If you love noise, chaos, pollution and the crush of humanity that is a city, then you definitely do not want to head to the North of Vietnam. It’s stunningly beautiful, with rolling hills sculpted[…]

Kandy, Sri Lanka: A Kaleidoscope of Colour and Complexities

29th May 20182nd November 2018 paulaksimpsonTravel

Kandy Sri Lanka, caught me by surprise. It’s got thousands of years of history, influenced by a complex blend of Buddhist and Hindu religion. It is surrounded by dense green forest and close to rolling[…]

Sumi’s Kitchen, Authentic Vegetarian Andhra Cuisine

25th May 201829th October 2018 paulaksimpsonBangalore Restaurant Reviews

One of my biggest fears as a not-Indian-in-India, is that when I talk about the food I eat, that I am speaking from a place of ignorance. I didn’t grow up here and my Indian[…]

A letter to Uber India

14th May 201829th October 2018 paulaksimpsonTravel

Dear Uber India: Christian Freese, Amit Jain, Abhinav Mittoo, Dara Khosrowshahi, I’m probably not your biggest user but I’m fairly consistent. Over the past few years, I’ve taken 500-ish trips over six+ different countries. There’s been[…]

Top Ten Things to do in Hanoi temple of literature

Top Ten Things to do in Hanoi, Vietnam

26th April 20182nd November 2018 paulaksimpsonTravel

An outstanding blend of history and food, Hanoi has a culture like no other city. First founded in 1010, Hanoi has been through wars and invaders and come out the other side as an incredibly[…]