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 →
Category: Asia
Tips and travel ideas for Asia. The fabulously diverse continent of Asia has a plethora of attractions from sophisticated cities to incredible natural wonders and ancient sites. Here you will find information about travelling in Asia so start planning your trip now and experience everything that Asia has to offer.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Essential tips for planning Myanmar travel
Now that I’m back from my Myanmar trip I’d like to share a few tips for planning Myanmar travel that I learnt along the way. To make sure you have Continue Reading →
Uzbekistan: The Igor Savitsky Museum
In the streets of Nukus the wind kicks up and the air is thick with a retreating dust storm. I am tired after the whole day of bus travel it Continue Reading →
Myanmar: Top 10 places to eat in Yangon
Yangon is an amazing city undergoing exciting change and the food scene is burgeoning, to say the least. I had so many great eating (and drinking) experiences I had to Continue Reading →
Myanmar: Visiting the Shwedagon Pagoda
Visiting the Shwedagon Pagoda is something everyone who travels to Myanmar has at the top of their list of things to do, and with good reason. The shrine is not only Continue Reading →
Wandering Kiwi’s 2016 travel year in review
As I write my 2016 travel year in review I can’t help reflecting upon a year that has been a mixed bag. On the one hand political events have plunged Continue Reading →
Top 10 New Year’s resolution travel ideas
New year, new you? Here are my top 10 New Year’s resolution travel ideas so you can realise your travel dreams. Be one of those people who now look for an “experience” when Continue Reading →
Wandering among Bali’s beautiful religious decorations
When I travelled through Bali I was overwhelmed by the constant physical demonstration of piety everywhere. It is an intrinsic part of Balinese culture and the most noticeable demonstration of Continue Reading →
Kyrgyzstan: The ‘Central Asian hospitality ambush’
It was one of those moments in travel when you stop being a tourist and become a tourist attraction. On the way back from a trek in the Kyrgyzstan mountains Continue Reading →
Everything you need to know about independent travel in Kyrgyzstan
If you’ve read my posts on my experiences of travel in Kyrgyzstan I hope you’re all fired up to visit this incredible Central Asian country and see for yourself how Continue Reading →
8 Natural Scenic Spots in India for Adventurous Photography Buffs
When you think of India, do you picture majestic mountains, raging waterfalls, and lush green fields? Those who have never been to this colourful and exotic country are probably not Continue Reading →
Indonesia: Top things to see in Yogyakarta
Taman Keraton Yogyakarta Photo by Purwanto via the Creative Commons License The archipelago of Indonesia is made up over around 17,000 islands spread across 3,000 miles of the South China Continue Reading →
Malaysia: 48 hours in Kuala Lumpur
Whether you’re a veteran city explorer, love cultural immersion, or adore foodie travel, Kuala Lumpur is the place for you. The Malaysian capital is a city of fascinating contrasts, rich Continue Reading →
Top 10 Things to do in Central Asia
Is Central Asia on your travel bucket list? If not it should be. I’m talking about “the ‘Stans” and I’d like to tell you about the top 10 things to Continue Reading →
Sri Lanka: Wandering in Kandy
I fell in love with the Sri Lankan city of Kandy within minutes of arriving. Yes it is a busy, traffic clogged Asian city but it somehow manages to retain Continue Reading →