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.

CLimbing Mt Kinabalu in Malaysian Borneo
Adventure Travel Ideas, Hiking Travel Ideas, Malaysia, Rock climbing travel ideas, Unesco World Heritage Sites

Malaysia: Is climbing Mount Kinabalu worth it?

Climbing Mount Kinabalu, the highest mountain in Malaysian Borneo, is a popular experience for travellers visiting Malaysia. Tens of thousands of people reach the summit each year, from teenagers to grandparents and I’d like to share my experience of climbing Mt Kinabalu. A big reason for the popularity of the […]

Kareri Lake multi day trek from Dharamshala India
Hiking Travel Ideas, India

India: A 3-day trek from Dharamshala

The beauty of the Indian Himalayas in springtime and the intoxicating air of the mountains made this three-day trek from Dharamshala / McLeod Ganj a wonderfully authentic, low-impact experience. McLeod Ganj and Dharamshala You probably know that Dharamshala is the headquarters of the Tibetan government-in-exile and the population of Tibetans […]

Movenpick Dead Sea Spa and Resort Jordan Wandering Kiwi fun
Adventure Travel Ideas, Austria, Belgium, Family Travel Ideas, Foodie Travel Ideas, Jordan, Myanmar, Ski Holiday Ideas, The Netherlands, Unesco World Heritage Sites, United Kingdom

Wandering Kiwi’s 2017 Travel Highlights

Although I never feel like I’ve done enough travel, looking back over my 2017 travel highlights the Wandering Kiwi family had a great year! It’s important to take a moment and be reminded of all the wonderful experiences we have had in the past year. As well as travels within […]

Bagan sunset in Myanmar
Adventure Travel Ideas, Family Travel Ideas, Myanmar, Unesco World Heritage Sites

Wandering slowly in Bagan, Myanmar

The sight of over a thousand magnificent red brick temples and pagodas scattered across a vast plain beside the mighty Ayeyarwady River will take your breath away in Bagan, Myanmar. In their shadow, Burmese people drive oxen through the fields and have fun playing chinlone, just as they have for […]

Nepal trekking: Everest region
Adventure Travel Ideas, Hiking Travel Ideas, Nepal

Ethical trekking that supports porters in Nepal

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 two-week trek in Nepal’s Khumbu region, working as a porter. That’s right, he carried a 35 kilogram load everyday and […]

Inle Lake bike tour with Grasshopper Adventures Myanmar
Asia, Family Travel Ideas, Foodie Travel Ideas, Myanmar

An unforgettable Inle Lake bike tour in Myanmar

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. It was an unforgettable moment on my Inle Lake bike tour. Generally speaking I hate travel tours. From being forced […]