actonsteve's Travels

a 43 year old male from London

Its all the fault of Roger Moore... Seeing him in a safari suit when I was a lad dangling from the Sugarloaf in Rio or strolling around the temples of India in the days when the Bond films were served with a large helping of ham and cheese fired my imagination. I'm lucky enough to live in London. A city that never appears in my top ten top cities because I think it is in a special league of its own. When I moved here in 1994 I made friends with Spanish, Argentinean, Indian, Brazilian and Italians and talking with them made me want to see the world. I am also a devout history and culture obcessive (another reason why I love London) and I read up on a destination before I go. I then appreciate the architecture of the Moghul Emporers, the art deco skyscrapers of New York and the tombs and chapels of the Medicis when I gaze in wonder around Florence. Travel is one of the things that makes life worthwhile. Exploration of the world is good for the soul and breaks down barriers. I can never see me giving up roaming the world.

actonsteve has visited 25 places in 67 cities in 12 countries and has written 7 travel blogs with 133 entries.

actonsteve's Travel Blogs & Reviews

7 blogs written

August282008

The Snows of Kilimanjaro - tent safari in Tanzania and Kenya

Africa | 16 entries

Blog Entries
Flying to Africa - the East African hub of Nairobi Nairobi, Kenya \| Aug 28 '08 \| 1 review show reviews Review: Toured the city of Nairobi \| Attraction "Visited Toured the city of Nairobi"
Getting ready for the safari - exploring Nairobi city centre Nairobi, Kenya \| Aug 29 '08 \| 2 reviews show reviews Review: Transiting \| Attraction "Visited Transiting" Review: Toured the city of Nairobi \| Attraction "Visited Toured the city of Nairobi"
Landrover down to the Masai Mara Game Reserve Maasai Mara, Kenya \| Aug 30 '08 \| 0 reviews
The great wildebeest migraton - in the middle of natures wonders Maasai Mara, Kenya \| Aug 31 '08 \| 0 reviews
Big Cat Diary - Cheetahs and lions plus hyenas and vultures Maasai Mara, Kenya \| Sep 01 '08 \| 0 reviews
Back up the Mau escarpment to Nairobi Nairobi, Kenya \| Sep 02 '08 \| 0 reviews
'Out of Africa' the Karen Blixen house in the Ngong Hills Nairobi, Kenya \| Sep 03 '08 \| 0 reviews
A taste of luxury - the Fairview Hoel Nairobi, Kenya \| Sep 04 '08 \| 0 reviews
Taxidermists heaven - The Nairobi National Museum Nairobi, Kenya \| Sep 05 '08 \| 0 reviews
Crossing into Tanzania - the border at Namanga Arusha, Tanzania \| Sep 06 '08 \| 0 reviews
The northern Safari circuit - landrover to Ngorongoro Ngorongoro, Tanzania \| Sep 07 '08 \| 0 reviews
The spectacular Ngorongoro Crater - the Elephants graveyard Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania \| Sep 08 '08 \| 0 reviews
Warriors of the Plains - the Maasai Boma and Olduvai Gorge Serengeti National Park, Tanzania \| Sep 09 '08 \| 0 reviews
Hunting for the elusive Leopard - Serengeti National Park Serengeti National Park, Tanzania \| Sep 10 '08 \| 0 reviews
Landrover across the Serengeti Plains to Maasai Mto wa Mbu Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania \| Sep 11 '08 \| 0 reviews
Thousands of pink flamingoes and pelicans - Lake Manyara NP Lake Manyara, Tanzania \| Dec 12 '08 \| 0 reviews

September032005

In a sunburnt country.....say G'Day to Australia

World | 20 entries

Blog Entries
24 hours on an aeroplane - touchdown in the city of Sydney Sydney, Australia \| Sep 03 '05 \| 0 reviews
The crest of a cockatoo? The Opera House and around Sydney, Australia \| Sep 04 '05 \| 0 reviews
Back to the Eighties - Darling Harbour and around Sydney, Australia \| Sep 05 '05 \| 0 reviews
We of the Never Never - arrival in Alice Springs Alice Springs, Australia \| Sep 06 '05 \| 0 reviews
Majestic, Monstrous, Magnificent - Uluru (Ayers Rock) Uluru National Park (Ayers Rock), Australia \| Sep 07 '05 \| 0 reviews
Sentinels of the Desert - the Olgas/Kata Tjuca Kings Canyon, Australia \| Sep 08 '05 \| 0 reviews
The edge of Oblivion - mighty King's Canyon NP Alice Springs, Australia \| Sep 09 '05 \| 0 reviews
Leaving the Outback - flying down to Melbourne Melbourne, Australia \| Sep 10 '05 \| 0 reviews
Please do not feed the possums...the Melbourne Museum and around Melbourne, Australia \| Sep 12 '05 \| 0 reviews
Kangaroo steaks & digeridoos - Victoria Market & the South Bank Melbourne, Australia \| Sep 13 '05 \| 0 reviews
The Secret Life of Us - the beach suburb of St Kilda St. Kilda, Australia \| Sep 14 '05 \| 0 reviews
Last day in "Marvelous Melbourne" - the Immigration Museum Melbourne, Australia \| Sep 15 '05 \| 0 reviews
Rolling across the landscape - the rail journey up to Sydney Albury, Australia \| Sep 16 '05 \| 0 reviews
Manly Beach, a ferry from Sydney - a thousand miles from care Manly, Australia \| Sep 17 '05 \| 0 reviews
A night out down Oxford Street and romance on Lady Bay Beach Sydney, Australia \| Sep 18 '05 \| 0 reviews
Waves straight off the Antarctic - Bondi Beach and Icebergs Club Bondi Beach, Australia \| Sep 19 '05 \| 0 reviews
Goodbye to all that - Hyde Park Barracks and Oxford Street Sydney, Australia \| Sep 20 '05 \| 0 reviews
Enter the Dragon: Flying from Sydney to Shanghai Shanghai, China \| Sep 21 '05 \| 0 reviews
The glitter of neon - the sparkle of Nanjing Lu and around Shanghai, China \| Sep 22 '05 \| 0 reviews
Yu Yuan gardens - an excursion in Classic China Shanghai, China \| Sep 23 '05 \| 0 reviews

May252000

Embracing India - land of potholes, panthers and Parvati

India | 17 entries

Blog Entries
India is a blur - arrival in the bustling city of Delhi New Delhi, India \| May 25 '00 \| 0 reviews
A tough day in Connaught Place - where this traveller falls for not o... Delhi Paharganj, India \| May 26 '00 \| 0 reviews
Shahjanabad - ancient Delhi and its most historical Mosque - the Jami... New Delhi, India \| May 27 '00 \| 1 review show reviews Review: The symbolic heart of India - the epic Red Fort \| Attraction "Babur was not impressed by India, to quote "their women a..."
Rajasthan - 'Land of Kings' - a hair-raising drive to Pushkar Pushkar, India \| May 28 '00 \| 0 reviews
Being blessed on the holy ghats of Pushkar Pushkar, India \| May 29 '00 \| 0 reviews
Jaipur - Pink City of Maharajahs and Elephants Jaipur, India \| May 30 '00 \| 1 review show reviews Review: Watching the Desert skies - the Jantar Mantar Observatory \| Attraction "It happens outside each attraction and can range from "Si..."
The Amber Fort - the kingdom of the Warrior Rajputs Mumbai, India \| May 31 '00 \| 0 reviews
Birdsong amongst the marshes - Keoladeo-Ghana NP Bharatpur, India \| Jun 01 '00 \| 0 reviews
The Taj Mahal - the most beautiful building in the world? Agra, India \| Jun 02 '00 \| 1 review show reviews Review: Ghost city of Emporer Akbar - the ruins of Fatehpur Sikri \| Attraction "So before we hit Agra we stopped off at Fatehpur Sikri wh..."
A close second to the Taj - the spectacular Agra Fort Agra, India \| Jun 03 '00 \| 0 reviews
Dinner with the Kashmiri brothers - a day of relaxation in Delhi New Delhi, India \| Jun 04 '00 \| 0 reviews
High in the Himalayas - the hill station of Nainital Naini Tal, India \| Jun 05 '00 \| 0 reviews
Waiting for a break in the monsoon - the grimy truckstop of Ramnager Ramnagar, India \| Jun 06 '00 \| 0 reviews
Looking for tigers in the rain - the Corbett NP Corbett National Park, India \| Jun 07 '00 \| 0 reviews
The monsoon ordeal continues - tough drive from Ramnager to Rishikesh Haridwar, India \| Jun 08 '00 \| 0 reviews
The sun comes out - the holy Meditation centre on the Ganges Rishikesh, India \| Jun 09 '00 \| 0 reviews
Back down to Delhi and a return to Sundar Nagar Meerut, India \| Jun 10 '00 \| 0 reviews

September051999

Viva Espanya! From Castile to Catalunya.....

Spain | 11 entries

Blog Entries
Move over Almodovar - my arrival in Madrid Madrid, Spain \| Sep 05 '99 \| 0 reviews
Madrid del los Austrias - or how the other Royal half live... Madrid, Spain \| Sep 06 '99 \| 1 review show reviews Review: the Thyssen Bornemiszas museum \| Attraction "The pink palace of world art - the Thyssen Bornemiszas mu..."
El Escorial - the dark palace of devout Catholic Spain Madrid, Spain \| Sep 07 '99 \| 1 review show reviews Review: The hedonism of Madrids gay quarter \| Attraction "The decadence of La Movida - the 24hr nightlife of Cheuca..."
The world of Velasquez and Goya - The Prado - Madrids premier tourist... Madrid, Spain \| Sep 08 '99 \| 0 reviews
The heart of Castile - the winding medieval city of Toledo Toledo, Spain \| Sep 09 '99 \| 1 review show reviews Review: The Alcazar - ferocious battleground of the civil war \| Attraction "The museum still has a pro-Franco slant but is absolutely..."
Let the train take the strain...RENFE down to Barcelona.. Barcelona, Spain \| Sep 10 '99 \| 0 reviews
Strolling La Ramblas - the most famous street in Spain Barcelona, Spain \| Sep 11 '99 \| 1 review show reviews Review: The enchanting musical fountains of 'Font Magica' \| Attraction "The sound and light show at Montjuic - a concert set to a..."
Letting it all hang out on the decadent beaches of Sitges... Sitges, Spain \| Sep 12 '99 \| 1 review show reviews Review: Gaudi goes bonkers! - La Sagrada Familia \| Attraction "The towers here are more complete - more ornate with spla..."
Montjuic - Hill of the jews - where the Olympics float over Barcelona.. Barcelona, Spain \| Sep 13 '99 \| 1 review show reviews Review: How can one city pick the wrong side so many times? The Museu de Catalunya \| Attraction "Homage to Catalonia - the Museu de Catalunya"
A mugging in the morning - the other side to sunny Barcelona.. Barcelona, Spain \| Sep 14 '99 \| 0 reviews
Farewell to Catalonia - my last day in the city of Barcelona Barcelona, Spain \| Sep 15 '99 \| 0 reviews

September261998

Elephants, temples and hill tribes - adventures in the Kingdom of Tha...

Thailand | 18 entries

Blog Entries
Flying to Thailand - the adventures in Bangkok start here Bangkok, Thailand \| Sep 26 '98 \| 0 reviews
"The King and I" the gaudy colourful Grand Palace and Wat Phrao Keow... Bangkok, Thailand \| Sep 27 '98 \| 1 review show reviews Review: The Khao San Road - Bangkoks backpackerland - where are the Thais? \| Attraction "South east Asias mini ghetto for backpackers.."
Wat Pho - The temple of the Reclining Buddha and the sublime Wat Arun Bangkok, Thailand \| Sep 28 '98 \| 1 review show reviews Review: Searching for Scaramanga - a longtail tour of the canals of Thonburi \| Attraction "A longtail tour of the canals of Thonburi"
Steamy Katchanaburi - 'The Bridge over the River Kwai' Kanchanaburi, Thailand \| Sep 29 '98 \| 0 reviews
The Garden of Eden - Waterfalls and jungle at the Erawan NP Kanchanaburi, Thailand \| Sep 30 '98 \| 0 reviews
Taking the backroads of Central Thailand - the bus to Suphanburi Thailand \| Oct 01 '98 \| 0 reviews
Ayutthaya - the spectacular ruins of a long vanished empire Ayutthaya, Thailand \| Oct 02 '98 \| 0 reviews
Chiang Mai - the Shangri-La of the exotic Thai north Chiang Mai, Thailand \| Oct 03 '98 \| 0 reviews
Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun - and the delights o... Chiang Mai, Thailand \| Oct 04 '98 \| 0 reviews
Hill tribe trek day #1 - climbing up and elephant riding.. Chiang Mai Province, Thailand \| Oct 05 '98 \| 1 review show reviews Review: Elephant riding outside Chiang Mai \| Attraction "The view of the creatures great leathery head was in fron..."
Hill tribe trek #2 - the way down and bamboo rafting Chiang Mai Province, Thailand \| Oct 06 '98 \| 1 review show reviews Review: Punting with a difference - navigating the river on a bamboo raft \| Attraction "The exhilaration of a narrow raft whooshing down the rapi..."
Putting my feet up - catching my breath in lovely Chiang Mai Chiang Mai, Thailand \| Oct 07 '98 \| 0 reviews
Leaving the north - Thai railways south to Bangkok Bangkok, Thailand \| Oct 08 '98 \| 0 reviews
The island of Phuket - Pearl of the Andaman sea... Phuket, Thailand \| Oct 09 '98 \| 0 reviews
That tropical sun beats down - a day on Kata Yai Beach Phuket, Thailand \| Oct 10 '98 \| 0 reviews
The city of sin in the daylight - Patong Beach Phuket, Thailand \| Oct 11 '98 \| 0 reviews
Returning to Bangkok - nightbus from Surat Thani Surat Thani, Thailand \| Oct 12 '98 \| 0 reviews
The final day - the excitement of the capital Bangkok, Thailand \| Oct 13 '98 \| 0 reviews

May061996

Viennese whirl and Parisian style - the elegance of Old Europe

Europe | 18 entries

Blog Entries
Hovercraft to Calais and then on to 'The City of Light' Paris, France \| May 06 '96 \| 0 reviews
A gargoyles view of Paris from Notre Dame then Monsieur Eiffels famou... Paris, France \| May 07 '97 \| 1 review show reviews Review: The Tour Eiffel - the biggest tourist cliche of them all.. \| Attraction "This is urban planning on an epic scale. Everything lined..."
Realm of the superich - The Louvre, the Passages and the stylish shop... Paris, France \| May 08 '97 \| 1 review show reviews Review: The Louvre - the best art gallery in the world.. \| Attraction "My tastes tended towards the dark paintings such as the '..."
From the heights of Montmatre to the buzz of the Champs Elysee Paris, France \| May 09 '97 \| 1 review show reviews Review: Napoleons monstrous monument to power - the Arc de Triomphe and Bois de Bologne \| Attraction "but I strayed into a section inhabited by wild haired wom..."
The palace of the Sun King - the glory that is Versailles Versailles, France \| May 10 '97 \| 1 review show reviews Review: Nights out in the medieval quarter - the gay nightlife of Le Marais. \| Attraction "Most are not exactly Edith Piaf but that it part of the f..."
Artists and Interllectuals - how does the Latin Quartier really measu... Paris, France \| May 11 '97 \| 0 reviews
Flying to Austria - the beginning of exploring Middle Europe Vienna, Austria \| May 12 '97 \| 0 reviews
Vienna - City of Imperial Nostalgia - the centre of Empire Vienna, Austria \| May 13 '97 \| 1 review show reviews Review: The Hofburg - Palace of the Austrian Emporers and the whiff of the Spanish Riding School \| Attraction "a man who reigned Austria- Hungary for 68 years and for e..."
Schonbrunn Palace - Baroque retreat of Empress Maria Theresa Vienna, Austria \| May 14 '97 \| 1 review show reviews Review: The Living Daylights - The Prater Amusement Park and Ferris Wheel \| Attraction "I needed a fix of a different Vienna. A Vienna that lets..."
In and around Schwarzenbergerplatz -the Belvedere Palace and Linke We... Vienna, Austria \| May 15 '97 \| 0 reviews
The 2.15pm train from Westbahnhof to Budapests Keleti-Pu Budapest, Hungary \| May 16 '97 \| 0 reviews
Fishermans Bastion, Lion statues and wine gushing fountains on Castle... Budapest, Hungary \| May 17 '97 \| 1 review show reviews Review: The Budapest History museum - the rough and tumble times of the city on the Danube \| Attraction "I get the feeling Budapest is shaking its head after a lo..."
Across the river in Pest - Opera House, Danube and a tragic Synagogue Budapest, Hungary \| May 18 '97 \| 0 reviews
The final day in Budpest and the 9.15pm from Keleti-Pu Budapest, Hungary \| May 19 '97 \| 0 reviews
Arrival in Prague - an explosian of baroque on the Vlatava Prague, Czech Republic \| May 20 '97 \| 0 reviews
Hradcany Castle - the heart and soul of Prague Prague, Czech Republic \| May 21 '97 \| 1 review show reviews Review: 'Our Lady of Loreto' - the loveliest church in Prague \| Attraction " stepped through and it was like entering another world...."
Prague at its most glittering - Staromanske Namesti and the jewish ce... Prague, Czech Republic \| May 22 '97 \| 1 review show reviews Review: The darker side to Prague - the Old Jewish cemetery \| Attraction "the whole place had an eerie air. The feeling was perpetu..."
Praha Hladi Nadrazi - the 1.15pm train back to Sudbahnof Wien Vienna, Austria \| May 23 '97 \| 0 reviews

November031992

Go West young man! From the deserts of New Mexico to the silver sea o...

North America | 33 entries

Blog Entries
The starting gun goes off! Across the border from Mexico and into El... El Paso, United States \| Nov 03 '92 \| 0 reviews
Going Underground - Whites City and the Carlsbad Caverns NP Whites City, United States \| Nov 04 '92 \| 0 reviews
Through the deserts of New Mexico to the charming adobe city of Albuq... Albuquerque, United States \| Nov 05 '92 \| 0 reviews
Encounters with Red Indians - the Bandalier NM and San Ildefonso Pueblo Santa Fe, United States \| Nov 06 '92 \| 0 reviews
Anasazi Indian country - the atmospheric and historic city of Santa Fe Santa Fe, United States \| Nov 07 '92 \| 0 reviews
High up in the Sangre de Cristos - the exotic Taos Pueblo Taos, United States \| Nov 08 '92 \| 0 reviews
The Palace of the Governors - the oldest building in the United States Santa Fe, United States \| Nov 09 '92 \| 0 reviews
Returning to Albuquerque - TN&O bus down from the mountains Albuquerque, United States \| Nov 10 '92 \| 0 reviews
San Felipe de Neri and hanging Chillies - Albuquerque Old Town Albuquerque, United States \| Nov 11 '92 \| 0 reviews
The 'Hell Bus' to Flagstaff - crossing into Arizona Flagstaff, United States \| Nov 12 '92 \| 0 reviews
The most stunning sight in North America - the mighty GRAND CANYON Grand Canyon, United States \| Nov 13 '92 \| 0 reviews
Descending into the Grand Canyon - the vertiginous Bright Angel Trail Grand Canyon, United States \| Nov 14 '92 \| 0 reviews
A day in Flagstaff - cycling to Walnut Canyon Flagstaff, United States \| Nov 15 '92 \| 0 reviews
Crossing the California/Nevada Desert - Amtrak to Las Vegas Las Vegas, United States \| Nov 16 '92 \| 0 reviews
Spin that wheel! Roll 'em dice! High living in Las Vegas! Las Vegas, United States \| Nov 17 '92 \| 0 reviews
Caesars Palace and Excalibur - Las Vegas gets more and more ostentatious Las Vegas, United States \| Nov 18 '92 \| 0 reviews
9.30am 'The Desert Wind' Amtrak to Los Angeles Los Angeles, United States \| Nov 19 '92 \| 0 reviews
Reaching for that little piece of stardust - the tour of Los Angeles West Hollywood, United States \| Nov 20 '92 \| 0 reviews
Skateboarders, surfers and crazies - an afternoon on the Venice Beach... Venice, United States \| Nov 21 '92 \| 0 reviews
Leaving reality for the day - Mickey Mouse and Cinderellas Castle Anaheim, United States \| Nov 22 '92 \| 0 reviews
"I'm ready for my close-up now Mr DeMille.." - Universal Studios Universal City, United States \| Nov 23 '92 \| 0 reviews
The 12.05pm Amtrak to San Diego San Diego, United States \| Nov 24 '92 \| 0 reviews
Ah, that Californian lifestyle - a day at sunny Mission Beach Mission Beach, United States \| Nov 25 '92 \| 0 reviews
The US Fleet is in... San Diego harbour and downtown San Diego, United States \| Nov 26 '92 \| 0 reviews
Thanksgiving with Grizzly bears and Meercats - the San Diego zoo San Diego, United States \| Nov 27 '92 \| 0 reviews
How the other half live - mixing with the millionaires in chi-chi La... La Jolla, United States \| Nov 28 '92 \| 0 reviews
Climbing into the high Sierras - the spectacular Yosemite NP Fresno, United States \| Nov 29 '92 \| 0 reviews
Hiking to Vernal Falls - America at its most awesome at Yosemite Yosemite National Park, United States \| Nov 30 '92 \| 0 reviews
City on the edge of the Western Hemisphere - romantic San Francisco San Francisco, United States \| Dec 01 '92 \| 0 reviews
The backpackers of Alcatraz and lively Fishermans Wharf San Francisco, United States \| Dec 02 '92 \| 0 reviews
A View to a Kill - the Golden Gate Bridge San Francisco, United States \| Dec 03 '92 \| 0 reviews
Attack of the Clones - the North Beach and the famous Castro San Francisco, United States \| Dec 04 '92 \| 0 reviews
My first steps of going home - the end of the travels in the 'America... Oakland, United States \| Dec 05 '92 \| 0 reviews

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