April 9, 2017
We all love to travel right? But I often worry about the cost. Not the financial expense, but to the culture, community and environment that I’m visiting. Even more so when travelling in developing countries like Cambodia, Vietnam and India where there is a begging culture. You want to help, but how do you make a worthwhile contribution with limited time, without…
January 2, 2017
Welcome to 2017! In case you missed last weeks post 2016 was amazing! I’m now in full planning mode for the next twelve months. Of course you’ve got to leave a few things up to chance so we’ll see how this goes. Burma This is definitely happening! In just a few weeks in fact. Myanmar has been on…
December 10, 2016
When I think of China I think of big cities, pollution and chaos. The Guangxi province was the complete antidote to all that. Stunning rivers running through limestone karsts, rice-terraced mountains shrouded in mist and a lively city scene. Our Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Guilin, transfer to Yangshuo, Impressions of Light Show Day 2: Explore the countryside by bike…
December 4, 2016
So you’ve made the decision, you want to learn to Scuba dive. CONGRATULATIONS! Now you just need to decide where… Thailand, Bali, Red Sea or maybe the Caribbean? There are loads of options out there but the Great Barrier Reef tops my list every time. Firstly, if you have never dived before and don’t have much experience snorkeling I’d recommend…
November 28, 2016
Colourful, loud, overwhelming… India delivered everything I wanted and more. People rave about India. They speak highly and with such passion, but it hasn’t really been on my radar. That is until I visited and became one of those people. I’ve seen one small corner of India and become hooked! Where in India should I go next? Have your say…
November 9, 2016
Hong Kong is the gateway to Asia and buzzes with a vibrant culture of east meets west, old and new. As an expat living here it is easy to get caught up in the daily grind, but with a friend visiting soon I set out to rediscover what makes this city tick. Here are all the must see places…