Category Archives: Asia

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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Happy Diwali.

Posted on 24/10/2014 by Richard Griffith

Diwali also known as Deepavali and the “festival of lights”, is an ancient Hindu festival celebrated in autumn every year. The festival spiritually signifies the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, good over evil, and hope over despair. … Continue reading →

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“Ice Cold in Alex”.

Posted on 15/10/2014 by Richard Griffith

The opening paragraph on the front of the shiny flier, which sits neatly on top of the bedside cabinet in my hotel room, reads as follows: “Set apart from the hustle and bustle of the city, and situated in the … Continue reading →

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Bombay Nights (and days).

Posted on 12/10/2014 by Richard Griffith

Mumbai – October 12th – 37 deg C. I decided to take today off, well it is Sunday after all, and since I arrived here I have done nothing but focus on work. I am staying in the Fort area … Continue reading →

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