March 8, 2025 | peru

From rhino beetles to piranhas in the Amazon Jungle

The Amazon... the very words just ooze mystique, adventure and, well, wildlife. And so I find myself sitting in a bird hide off the Tambopata River in the Amazon...

March 8, 2025 | myanmar

Fighting the monkeys at Mt Popa

We said goodbye to Mandalay and our driver as our new driver picked us up to take us to Mt Popa. It's a four hour drive from Mandalay to...

March 8, 2025 | kenya

Swooping fish eagles at Lake Naivasha

After the excitement of the Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha provided a tranquil and relaxing relief. Lake Naivasha Country Club is set in beautiful grounds...

March 8, 2025 | india

Finding serenity on a houseboat in Kashmir

The serene waters of Dal Lake are at great odds to our introduction to Kashmir. We had originally wanted to go to Leh, but were talked in to visiting...

March 8, 2025 | scotland

Searching for castles in Scotland

We left Edinburgh and made our way through the Scottish countryside. I really can't stress here enough the stunning scenery, the beautiful mountains and beguiling river...

March 8, 2025 | peru

Jumping off on a Peruvian adventure in Lima

I'm standing on a cliff face overlooking the Pacific Ocean getting ready to jump. No it's not a metaphor. Or a cry for help. I'm harnessed up, ready to...

March 8, 2025 | myanmar

The road to Mandalay – I couldn’t resist, really

We had read much about the former capital of Myanmar, none of which was very positive. Nevertheless, I was keen to see the city that had once generated so...

March 7, 2025 | kenya

Surrounded by lions in Kenya

Our fourth morning in the Masai Mara dawned bright and very early when we were woken by the dulcet tones of the Kenny Rogers singing "You don't have to...

March 6, 2025 | india

Chasing tigers in Corbett National Park

Ade was very excited about heading to India - not so much for the Ganges or the Taj Mahal, but for the opportunity to see tigers! So we had set...

March 6, 2025 | scotland

How to spend two days in Edinburgh

We were sad to say goodbye to York, but our road trip with the in-laws had to continue and Edinburgh was calling. So, we piled back into the Peugeot...