On the road again; a mere 28 days that will encompass a trip around the world, west to east, eleven stops (packs!) eight flights, seven countries, a voyage and a birthday for me, and one for Rory, his 30th, hence the stop in LA for a few hours! The planning started with the idea to take a Cunard voyage, once again. The cross Pacific trip from Japan to Vancouver gave us the chance to visit Japan, at the end of cherry blossom season, have 17 very relaxing days at...

When you live in one of the world's most popular tourist destinations, going on holiday doesn't have quite the same connotation. Apart from trips back to Europe, and the occasional tour around the Western Cape, this is our first holiday for some time. The fact we had three whales 200m off the shore in front of us, while watching a beautiful sunset last night explains the predicament! So, why this itinerary? We have always wanted to go to Bhutan. The travel God...