I always try to pack as light as possible for hiking adventures because it really does impact on your enjoyment if you are carrying too much. You can download my printable West Highland Way packing list here. This beautiful hiking route through the highlands of Scotland is incredible and if […]
Adventure Travel Ideas
Adventure travel inspiration on off-the-beaten-track backpacking destinations and also active travel inspiration from walking holidays around the world to rock climbing and diving/snorkelling adventures.
Wandering the West Highland Way
It’s one of the United Kingdom’s most scenic long-distance hikes, you can tackle it in a week or less, and it has good infrastructure, so it’s no wonder around 120,000 people use the West Highland Way route annually and 36,000 people walk the whole trail. It’s officially 96 miles from […]
The perfect South of France holiday
Looking for a holiday in France that is gorgeous, quiet and unspoilt yet with plenty to do? We found the perfect South of France holiday area – the beautiful Languedoc-Roussillon. When we arrived at Maison de la Roche – a collection of boutique gites in the south of France – […]
Explore Inle Lake in Myanmar
The sight of clouds and golden pagodas reflected in the limpid waters of Inle Lake is a travel photographer’s dream. Part of Myanmar’s remote Shan State, the lake is ringed by forest-clad hills and Inle Lake holidays offer a chance to observe traditional village life both on and off the […]
Wandering in Cameron Highlands, Malaysia
Head to the hills of Cameron Highlands in Malaysia to enjoy the fresh alpine air amid stunning landscapes of tea plantations and mountains covered with luxuriant jungle. I quickly fell in love with this former British colonial outpost with its cute bungalows and magnificent heritage hotels with panoramic views. There […]
Wandering in northern Thailand
Nestled in the verdant jungles and tranquil foothills of south-east Asia’s ‘Golden Triangle’, the towns of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai are perfect for a culture fix in northern Thailand. Colourful temples and night markets abound in Chiang Mai, with its picturesque setting and laid back vibe. This northern city welcomes […]
Best road trips in Australia
Australia is rich in iconic road trips and ticking off a few of these should be high on your list of things to do in Australia. Some of these can be done in a few days, some are week-long epics. Some need a 4X4 vehicle, while others are perfectly doable […]
50 years of Cicerone guidebooks
I don’t know about you but when I’m looking for travel ideas I have a shelf of books at home that I like to flick through for inspiration. Guidebook publisher Cicerone has added to my collection in 2019 by producing a special anthology of adventure to celebrate Fifty Years of […]
Independent Fraser Island tours in Australia
It may be the world’s biggest sand island but Fraser Island is also famous for its rainforest and when the Wandering Kiwi family visited this island off the coast of Queensland, Australia, we loved its diversity and uniqueness. The traditional name of the island is K’gari, which means “paradise” in […]