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 →
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 →
Myanmar: An unforgettable Inle Lake bike tour
A cloud of pale yellow butterflies drifted around my handlebars as we turned onto the narrow, tree-lined path. Little boys were splashing joyfully in the canal on this hot day. Continue Reading →
England: Top 10 literary experiences in Oxford
Connections with great literature are rife in Oxford, and make for a wonderful theme to base your exploration of this beautiful city with its golden stone facades and historic ‘dreaming Continue Reading →
Austria: A ski holiday in Alpbach, Tirol
I have fallen in love with the little village of Alpbach where we took our ski holiday in Austria this year. Fallen hard. Have you heard of the word ‘hygge’? Continue Reading →
Myanmar: The Mandalay Tea Shop Foodies Tour
Mandalay is a historic city, on its dry plain ringed by blue hills. In the heart of the city is the remnant of the moated square citadel where the last Continue Reading →
Ethical travel, and that time I was robbed at gunpoint…
This is a post I have been thinking about writing for a long time. Since 2003. Since before I even had a blog to write on! In 2003 I was Continue Reading →
The ultimate Australia travel guide
Welcome to my ultimate Australia travel guide! From the baking deserts of the ‘Red Centre’ to the tropical rainforests of Queensland, Australia has something for every traveller. Whether you want Continue Reading →
Myanmar: Take the slow boat from Mandalay to Bagan
The slow boat from Mandalay to Bagan stands out in my memory as one of the highlights of my time in Myanmar. Nothing much happened over the course of a Continue Reading →