backpacking

Surprisingly good destinationsSurprisingly good destinations

Surprisingly good destinations

I had actually never thought of visiting Belgrade. But in 2013, as I was planning a trip through the Balkans…

11 years ago
Tongren – A slice of TibetTongren – A slice of Tibet

Tongren – A slice of Tibet

Momentarily blinded by the intense sunlight as I emerged from the dim interior of the monastery, I shut my eyes…

11 years ago
The Amazing Race? Yeah, I’d probably win thatThe Amazing Race? Yeah, I’d probably win that

The Amazing Race? Yeah, I’d probably win that

Hands up, all of you travellers who think you can actually win the Amazing Race, especially now that a new…

11 years ago
Dark tourismDark tourism

Dark tourism

There was a hush when we entered the room. Despite the shafts of sunlight shining in through the windows, it…

11 years ago
Jaisalmer – The golden mirageJaisalmer – The golden mirage

Jaisalmer – The golden mirage

The silence was shattered by the man who appeared like an apparition in the stark, dusty desert. Dressed simply in…

11 years ago
Irkutsk – Gateway to SiberiaIrkutsk – Gateway to Siberia

Irkutsk – Gateway to Siberia

Irkutsk was a name I’ve only seen before on RISK. Yes, I mean that board game. And I had to…

11 years ago
Revisiting PlacesRevisiting Places

Revisiting Places

I've been to Sydney numerous times and I still love the city. There's just something about the harbour city's sun-soaked…

11 years ago
Scammed overseasScammed overseas

Scammed overseas

The lady came up to us, and told us that it was the Buddha's birthday that day. She asked us…

11 years ago
Crazy things travellers doCrazy things travellers do

Crazy things travellers do

With more than a little bit of trepidation, I climbed the makeshift tower from which people leapt off into the…

11 years ago
Travelling soloTravelling solo

Travelling solo

My first solo trip was to Jakarta, way back in 2005. And it was not even meant to be. What…

11 years ago