Author Archives: Richard Griffith

About Richard Griffith

My first independent travel experience was a trip to Israel, in 1997, it was here that I caught the 'travel' bug! In 2001 I took an 8-month sabbatical and traveled around South East Asia. Since then I have managed to visit most of Eastern Europe along with India, Bangladesh, and a few other destinations in between. I love travel and I love meeting new people.

In search of the blue fire.

Posted on 19/01/2025 by Richard Griffith

A trio of top activities await the adventurous explorer in East Java. From Flores I flew back to Bali for, one night, before taking a charter bus to Gilimanuk where I caught the ferry to Ketapang, on mainland Java. It … Continue reading →

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Scuba diving and chasing dragons.

Posted on 19/01/2025 by Richard Griffith

Introduction. “In the west of Flores, buzzy, coastal Labuan Bajo is the destination du jour of divers and dragon-seekers, and the gateway to the pink-sand beaches and gin-clear waters of Komodo National Park.” Excerpt From Lonely Planet Indonesia Labuan Bajo … Continue reading →

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Island hopping in the Philippines – part two.

Posted on 15/01/2025 by Richard Griffith

From Puerto Francesca (Palawan Island) I flew to Cebu. From Cebu I caught the ferry to the island of Bohol. Bohol Island: One of Bohol’s more unusual, and iconic tourist attraction’s is the site of the ‘Chocolate Hills’. There are … Continue reading →

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Island hopping in the Philippines – part one.

Posted on 01/01/2025 by Richard Griffith

After the amazing rice terraces of Banaue, in the cooler north, and many hours (possibly 30 or more) spent on various busses – some good, some not so good, it was time to check out the famous beaches! This week: … Continue reading →

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The rice terraces of Banaue.

Posted on 15/12/2024 by Richard Griffith

The two travel adventurers that I have the greatest respect for are Alan Whicker, who sadly passed away in 2013, and Michael Palin. Some readers may not be familiar with Mr Whicker (Whicker’s World) but everyone will no doubt be familiar … Continue reading →

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The Sultanate of Brunei.

Posted on 12/12/2024 by Richard Griffith

The tiny sultanate of Brunei is a remnant of a naval empire that once controlled all of Borneo and part of the present-day Philippines. This quiet darussalam (Arabic for ‘abode of peace’) has the largest oilfields in Southeast Asia (though … Continue reading →

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10 days in stunning Antigua and wild Barbuda.

Posted on 08/02/2024 by Richard Griffith

I fell in love with Antigua the moment I arrived. Antigua’s corrugated coasts cradle hundreds of perfect little coves lapped by beguiling jewel toned water, while the sheltered bays have provided refuge for everyone from Admiral Nelson to buccaneers and … Continue reading →

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Trinidad & Tobago – a backpackers perspective.

Posted on 22/01/2024 by Richard Griffith

Trinidad airport. Passing through customs, buying the prerequisite bus ticket, and (eventually) finding the bus stop, was the straightforward part. The wait for the bus proved more challenging. It took just under 3-hours to arrive, despite the schedule claiming it … Continue reading →

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The PADI Rescue Diver course, a life changing experience.

Posted on 16/01/2024 by Richard Griffith

My introduction to the amazing world of scuba diving came about, I guess like most people, by way of snorkelling. In 1995 I was on holiday, with my girlfriend at the time, in Corsica. She loved to lie on the … Continue reading →

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A solo traveller in the Canary Islands.

Posted on 26/12/2023 by Richard Griffith

Lanzarote. Lanzarote is my favourite of all the The Canary Islands. I particularly like staying in Arrecife. It’s a small town with a relaxed feel to it and the bus station has routes that can take you pretty much anywhere … Continue reading →

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