Occasionally, when Kia and I are driving somewhere remote – the Kalahari in Namibia, say, or the Australian Outback – she will marvel at the fact that travellers used to do this with only paper maps. Unlike me, Kia grew up in inner city London and had little opportunity to venture into the outdoors. As […]
Monthly Archives: February 2024
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A roundup of the best beaches in Krabi showcasing the region’s exquisite white sandy shores lined by stunning coral reefs and majestic limestone cliffs. If you’re visiting Southern Thailand in search of the best places to swim, relax, snorkel, or dive you’ve come to the right place. With breathtaking limestone cliffs, dense mangrove forests, stunning […]
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After climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, here’s my recommended packing and gear list with everything you need on the mountain. Recently, I published a very popular blog post about climbing Kili via the Lemosho Route. I was surprised by just how many emails and comments I was getting asking about the gear that I carry and wear! […]
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A detailed accommodation guide to finding the best beach resorts in Bali. Featuring clifftop resorts to seaside stays with breathtaking ocean views. Bali is an island paradise in Indonesia known for its lush landscapes, captivating culture, and unbeatable beach resorts. From the luxurious 5-star properties on the clifftops of Uluwatu to the budget-friendly resorts on […]
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Discover where to stay in Budva, a hidden gem on Montenegro’s Adriatic coast just 28 minutes drive from Kotor. Budva boasts a fascinating mix of ancient history, a picturesque Old Town wall, lively nightlife, and beautiful pebbled beaches with turquoise water perfect for swimming, relaxing, and snorkeling. This makes it an excellent city to stay […]
From harrowing accounts of against the odds survival to charming stories of penguin encounters, we list the best books about Antarctica The most inhospitable place on Earth naturally makes for an engrossing stage. Unsurprisingly, Antarctica’s literary canon is filled with tales of tragedy and/or survival against the elements. As such, it would be easy to […]
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There are hundreds of places to see elephants in Thailand, but finding an ethical elephant sanctuary is difficult The truth is, it won’t be hard to find elephant encounters on your trip to Thailand. You’ll find tour adverts, billboards, and tuk-tuk drivers recommending a myriad of elephant experiences across all the tourist regions like Phuket, […]
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Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is the last refuge for Southern White Rhinos in Uganda and the only place travelers can trek with them. Once roaming freely across Uganda, the Southern White Rhino population faced a drastic decline due to extensive poaching, leading to their disappearance from the country by the early 1980s. In attempts to reintroduce […]
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Murchison Falls (Kabalega Falls) is one of Uganda’s biggest tourist attractions & one of the world’s most powerful waterfalls. Murchison Falls on the Victoria Nile in Uganda has been on my bucket list for a long time. Recently, I got the chance to witness the sheer force of this waterfall on my trip to Uganda […]
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Hiking Reinebringen (448 meters) in Lofoten reveals breathtaking views of Reine’s fishing village & surrounding fjords and lakes, offering one of the most iconic panoramas in Norway. The Reinebringen hike is a short, yet steep 1.5-2 hour trek climbing up 1978 stone steps to a majestic viewpoint just above Reine. The amazing view, relatively short […]