Sailing Against the Aegean

29
Sep

The ship rounds Cape Sounion heading straight into a fierce north wind blowing down the Aegean Sea with cyclonic force. Poseidon’s Temple perched on the Cape’s steep cliff is the last mainland sight we see, a fateful omen or a lucky glimpse. When the ‘Meltemi’ revs up, it’s time to batten down the hatches and trim the sails.

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Category: CultureFeaturesIndulgence Written by Tom Neal Tacker 2 Comments

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Oklahoma Really Is OK

27
Sep

The buckle on the Bible Belt polishes up just fine…

I spend a whole Sunday afternoon wandering the deserted streets of downtown Oklahoma City. Gazing up at the art deco facades that grace so many buildings in this wealthy cow town on the high plains, I realise that I haven’t seen a fellow pedestrian in an hour. Keen to speak to someone, anyone really, I return to my hotel and ask at the front desk, ‘Where is everyone?’

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Category: BohemianCulture Written by Tom Neal Tacker 0 Comments

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Of Monkeys and Men: The Wild Nature of Sabah

11
Jul

NHT welcomes guest contributor Sasha Miller.

A budding writer interested in sustainable travel, Sasha explores Malaysia’s state of Sabah in northern Borneo.

By Sasha Miller

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Category: CultureWild Written by Tom Neal Tacker 1 Comment

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The Road to Nirvana

10
Jun

Sri Lanka continues to seduce in surprising ways.

Chamindah stops the van. He turns around, smiles at me and points to a large tortoise trying to cross the road. I climb out, pick it up and place it gently near a tree in the direction it was travelling. Chamindah clasps his hands together giving thanks to Buddha and we set off towards the rock monastery fortress of Sigiriya.

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Greece Is The Word

17
May

Greece is going through a rough time. Unemployment is high and wages have nose-dived. What hasn’t changed is Greek hospitality, which continues to be boisterously generous. Though times may be hard, the Greek spirit is strong.

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Category: CultureFeaturesWundering Written by Tom Neal Tacker 0 Comments

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