Best Day Trips from Leicester

Day trips from Leicester

I recently stayed in the beautiful English city of Leicester – mainly because I wanted to see the Cathedral and grave of Richard III (you might like to read my blog about the Churches in Leicester). It’s such a beautiful historical and multicultural UK city. As there are some fantastic day trips from Leicester, it’s […]

Temples in Mauritius – Grand Bassin and Beyond

Sockalingum Temple Approach

The predominantly Hindu island of Mauritius lies in the Indian Ocean around 855km from Madagascar. The island is abundant in tourism due to the coral reefs, beaches and natural landscape. The combination of colonial influences and a history of slavery from India has resulted in a melting pot of language, culture and religion. French is […]

Should you give Money to Beggars?

should I give money to beggars

Should you give money to beggars? It’s an important question that many people ask when travelling, especially in poverty stricken countries in Africa and Asia. Most of us avoid giving money to beggars on the streets in our home countries and developed countries. That’s mainly because we know that there are welfare systems and charities […]