March 14, 2025 | peru

The islands of Lake Titicaca

When asked why they wear such bright colours the women of the Uros Islands on Lake Titicaca replied, "We are the flowers of the island, the men are the...

March 14, 2025 | myanmar

A gentle stroll from Kalaw to Inle Lake

Arriving in He Ho, we grabbed a taxi (tried to haggle the price but to no avail) and headed to Kalaw via Pindaya. Pindaya looks like a lovely town,...

March 14, 2025 | switzerland

Hiking in Lauterbrunnen

Ade was very keen to get back to Lauterbrunnen, so we took a road trip with my cousin Jon and his friend Dean for two days. The day dawned...

March 14, 2025 | india

Sunrise on the Ganges

Ade set a new photography record in Varanasi. One hundred photos before 7am, that's extreme. Even for Ade. But the Ganges has that effect.

March 14, 2025 | sri-lanka

Up, up, up to Sigiriya

We weren't sure what to expect of Sigiriya, we knew it was a giant rock that held a lot of significance to the people of Sri Lanka, but beyond...

March 12, 2025 | peru

Coca leaves, Inca ruins and hairless dogs in Cusco

They say when you first arrive at a new destination that sits at a high altitude - anything over about 2500 metres - you should rest immediately, lay down...

March 8, 2025 | myanmar

Surrounded by temples in Bagan

After spending the morning at Mt Popa we made our way to Bagan, home to more than 3000 temples and the iconic image of Myanmar...

March 8, 2025 | switzerland

Five things to do in Switzerland

We're a little besotted with Switzerland. I mean, who wouldn't love picture-postcard rolling hills, stunning chateaus, quaint villages... need I go on?

March 8, 2025 | india

Conquering the Himalayas in India

I'm lying in a cocoon of sleeping bags and blankets staring at the single bare light globe outside our room. I have no idea what the time is, but...