Myanmar: Wandering in Bagan
This isn’t a ‘top 10 temples you must see in Bagan while spending three full-on days touring’ post. I definitely have some recommendations for Bagan temples to see but the Continue Reading →
The ultimate one-month New Zealand travel itinerary
Here is my ultimate one-month New Zealand travel itinerary. I have included a mix of the main attractions and places that will not appear on a travel agent’s itinerary for Continue Reading →
Jordan: The best way to visit the Dead Sea
When visiting Jordan it should be on everyone’s travel bucket list to float in the Dead Sea. The lowest point on earth and floating in the hypersaline water makes it Continue Reading →
Italy: If you’ve only got one day in Venice
Obviously I am not actually recommending that you only spend one day in Venice but what if your travel itinerary allows you only one day to see La Serenissima? It is Continue Reading →
Magical Christmas holiday ideas around the world
Whether you’re dreaming of a white Christmas or a day on the beach, people are already turning their minds to Christmas holidays, so here are some great ideas for those Continue Reading →
10 fun family things to do in the English Lake District
We had a fabulous active week in the Lake District this summer. Whether you are camping, staying in a B&B or a cottage or a hotel, there are so many fun Continue Reading →
Italy: Wandering in Pieve di Cadore
At the end of my big week hiking in the Italian Dolomite Mountains I landed in Pieve di Cadore, a tiny town at the head of the Lago di Cadore Continue Reading →
Austria: The ultimate Sound of Music tour of Salzburg
This summer Wandering Kiwi Jr and I fulfilled a dream. We are both huge Sound of Music fans – me from childhood and, well, she is a child – so Continue Reading →
Italy: Hiking the Alta Via 4 in the Dolomite Mountains
I’ve just got back from hiking the Alta Via 4 long distance hiking route in the Dolomite Mountains of Italy. Gorgeous scenery, challenging hiking, exciting via ferrata, delicious food in Continue Reading →
Italy: Planning a hike in the Dolomites
After two amazing hiking trips in the Italian Dolomite Mountains, I want to share some thoughts, tips and ideas for planning a hike in the Dolomites, one of Europe’s best Continue Reading →
Sponsored video: Japan highlights – Chugoku+ShikokuxTokyo
If you think of Japan as all bustling cities, gleaming skyscrapers and quirky gadgetry, you should think again when you’re planning a trip to this beautiful Asian country. Your Japan Continue Reading →
England: Hiking the South Downs Way
The South Downs Way is a long distance hiking path in the United Kingdom that runs from the historic town of Winchester to the seaside resort of Eastbourne. Along the Continue Reading →
Wandering with Handel & Hendrix in London
On Brook Street, in the uber-affluent area of Mayfair, are two of London’s famous blue plaques. It explains that there once dwelt here two musicians, neighbours across the centuries, George Continue Reading →
Myanmar: Wandering in Bagan
This isn’t a ‘top 10 temples you must see in Bagan while spending three full-on days touring’ post. I definitely have some recommendations for Bagan temples to see but the Continue Reading →
Nepal: Trekking that supports porter communities
I recently watched an amazing film from the Kendal Mountain Film Festival about Nepal trekking. But it wasn’t about western trekkers. Rob Fraser’s i Porter documents his experience on a Continue Reading →
Summer holiday ideas: Music festivals in the UK and Europe
Is there a better way to spend a few days than sitting in the sun, checking out some of the hottest new bands with friends at music festivals in the Continue Reading →
Spring holiday ideas in the south west of England
When new flowers, leaves and greenery start exploding into life it’s time to get out of the city and into south west England’s most bountiful areas to enjoy the season’s Continue Reading →
Australia: A Perth City Guide
Welcome to my Perth city guide, with all the information you need to plan your visit to this very attractive state capital on the far west coast of Australia. Situated Continue Reading →
London: Explore the Chambers of Flavour
It’s a new form of intrepid travel, through multiple dimensions of the London foodie scene: introducing the Chambers of Flavour v2.0. It’s incredibly high risk and the location is top Continue Reading →
USA: Top 8 off-beat attractions in Los Angeles
Forget about the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the theme parks. Don’t be put off by the urban sprawl and the terrible traffic. Los Angeles is one of the world’s Continue Reading →
A guide to planning a hike in the European Alps
It’s that time of year again – I’m planning a hike in the European Alps, that incredible theme park for lovers of alpine trekking. After tackling the Tour du Mt Continue Reading →