Serene Hill

We arrived at the beautiful Serene Hill Resort in Lamai after 20 hours of travelling from London. Our wooden Villa was amazing, the resort was very quiet and relaxing, just what we needed & been looking forward to for the past 10 months lol. We explored ...

... headed early down to the gorge at Lawn Hill National Park where we hired a three man canoe for approximately 2 hours. Was so beautiful and serene paddling (well when William seen a Croc) we had to paddle close and look at it the on the bank. We stopped at ...

... our last pit stop was the Everglades Gardens. They had free entry today because it's Australia Day. The place is nice and serene but there's nothing too special about the gardens except for this small waterfalls inside and they've got this old coffee ...

... and relaxing as the wind swept us along through the ocean, pure bliss. it seemed that life couldnt be anymore idylic and serene. days spent sailing in the big blue sea with the sun shining high in the sky. snorkelling through some amazing coral, ...

... . We started our journey in Chiang Mai, chauffeured in a nice a/c minibus, watching the city limits gradually fade into a serene countryside. We were driving north to the mountains, an infamous region known as the Golden Triangle, a remote ...

... There is a restaurant in the hotel for all our dinner, and price is very reasonable. Overall , this is a serene & clean 2 star rating hotel on top of a hill with a four star hotel feel . It is recommended to stay here if guest doesn't mind the ...

... a half away. Established 1020 or so, they imported artists from all over to carve and paint. About six temples and stunning. Very serene, cool, shady, lovely place. As you can't take photos inside the temples ( very reasonable) , A tries to buy a book ...

... which led to an observation post. I followed the trail for a little trek. I was really a glutton for punishment – walking up a hill with a twisted ankle instead of letting it rest.   There were not much to see on the hill or at the observation ...

... birds and gentle waves of the river. After breakfast went for a walk in the gardens on the banks of the river. It was so serene and peaceful. We started our sight seeing of Kandy with a visit to a wood carving factory famous for "Vesmuhunu" or the wooden ...

... their owners house. Endless greenery and general quietness. A retreat we certainly needed from the big city of Hanoi. The hill tribe people were great as well. The H'mong children spoke English well, learning the language through their contact with ...

... got ready to dance a little! We had a fantastic view of the midnight fireworks displays over the city as our hostel was on a hill in the middle of the city centre and eventually drifted off to our bunk beds, more than tipsy and well chuffed with having ...

... , barking deer, and lots and lots of exotic plants.  Well, exotic for us - cardamom, coffee, tea, pepper... Kumily was such a treat and really showcased a whole different side of India.  The pristine natural forests, and serene hill top ...

... table that was there… and lit a long anticipated cigarette.  Through the lazily drifting smoke I looked at the serene, sunlit forest and contemplated on the future… or rather, the immediate future! A hungrily-awaited lunch… ...

... diamond.  The grasslands, the trees, the hills were all protectors of this precious beauty.  From top of the hill, Lake Nakuru looked serene and eternal.    From the edge where we stood, the drop was sheer.  On the rocky outcrops ...

... traumatised for life ever since then. Today has been a quiet one spent on our patio catching the sun and reading, all very calm and serene until I decided to go in to the room and put away a few things that we have finished with in to the rucksacks. BAD ...

... me of one of those inspirational portraits teachers put in there class room to instill serenity.  We were in that portrait and it was serene.  We came to the end of the 16 mile stretch of heaven and parked.  The ranger at the gate entrance ...

... expanding outward and upward. We were in awe of the beauty that laid before us. Snowy granite peaks pierced the sky while serene waterfalls trailed down their faces like graceful tears. The plants were lush and otherworldly. I’d never seen a mix of ...

... nbsp; Bhoothathankettu reservoir: After a reviving cup of strong Kerala chaiya at a roadside stall, we went to the serene Bhoothanthakettu reservoir nearby, abutting the magnificent Periyar River Barrage. One can not help remember that many school ...

... in the intricate building, gently chanting his messages of blessing and peace. Alison had just emerged - looking particularly serene and at ease,   "I've just been blessed" she said and she just gave a gentle smile. ...

... a massive splash and yelping as I scraped my leg and foot on landing (it was only about 3 feet deep), completely spoiling the serene calm for everyone else.   Later that same day we arrived at a bright pink lake, streaked with bright blue and edged ...

... on road near by but in summer inquisitive tourists' to Lal Tibba drive in scores spewing poisonous smoke and disturbing the serene ambience by revving engines and honking motors and also poluting the serene environs of Landour where there ...