June 3, 2026 | nepal

The funeral pyres of Kathmandu

I'm sitting overlooking the funeral pyres at Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu. It's a strange feeling, watching life here. These are the intimate moments.

May 4, 2026 | brazil

Wildlife wonders outside the Pantanal

On our way into the Pantanal, as we pass through the outer zone, our guide spots a Savannah hawk sitting on a branch.

April 29, 2026 | brazil

Watching jaguars swim in Brazil

The boats are small, eight-seater at most, all lined up along the edge of the water. And it's dark, just a glimpse of sunlight edges its way into the...

April 24, 2026 | egypt

An uncomfortable drive to Cairo

The car is fancy, the kind of car that feels part limousine. Two seats in the back, like aeroplane seats with our own armrests and a gap in between.

April 6, 2026 | uganda

Trekking gorillas with my 80-year-old Dad

It's quiet in the van. There's a feeling of anticipation of what's to come and a little trepidation too as we wind our way through the mountains near Kisoro...

March 30, 2026 | ecuador

Celebrating Easter in a sea of purple in Quito

We felt the anticipation the day before. It was a Thursday. The Thursday before Easter. The streets in Quito, Ecuador, were businer than they had been.

January 26, 2026 | india

Embracing the chaos on a drive in Sikkim

Hairpin turns and landslides, majestic mountains faded by smog. Drivers constantly on their phones as they navigate bends and fallen rocks...

January 19, 2026 | iceland

Chasing waterfalls in Iceland

The first time we pass a waterfall on our tour of Iceland we're driving through Snaefellsnes Peninsula, the water is cascading in plumes in five to 10 minute intervals...

January 5, 2026 | malaysia

Finding the charm of days gone by in Penang

Malaysia Finding the charm of days gone by in Penang Menu Home About Us Destinations Gallery Travel Tips Travel Tips and Ideas You’ve Been Where? Contact Georgetown in Penang,...