Travel C.V. bkbkbk

The world according to bkbkbk

Mountain/Desert/Ocean/Jungle... which one are you?
Undoubtedly desert for the most amazing scenery and the "wow" factor

What was your first great travel experience?
Camping trip round Europe aged 20

What has been your favourite journey?
Egypt - everything about it especially Nile cruise

What are your Top 5 places worldwide?
Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Laos, Peru

Recommend a special place to stay
Hotel Apsara, Luang Prabang - central location, great food, chic and understated

Which three items do you always pack?
My blow up neck pillow for the plane Body lotion for flakey dry skin after flying Small medical kit

Which passport stamp are you proudest of?
Saudi Arabia

Which passport stamp would you most like to have?
Easter Island

Where or what is your guilty travel pleasure?
Staying in hotels that I really can´t afford !

Member experiences

• SERENDIPITY Indian reflections on what we take for granted

  
  

  "And may I ask what religion you are madam" said my driver John, cleverly negotiating the horrors of the tortuous road from Cochin to Munnar.  "Uhh, I´m sort of a Christian" I muttered

• Little Dubai gem

  
  

  I recently had to stop over in Dubai (in truth I wanted to spend a couple of nights there to see what the hype was about)   Was it as vulgar and OTT as I´d heard ... yes it was.

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