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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Five awesome things to do in Peru beyond Machu Picchu
When we first started telling people we were heading to Peru the most common question we got was 'Why?". Even people who had hears of Machu Picchu...
Footsteps in Myanmar
We finally made it to Myanmar. After months of planning and talking about our girls' holiday, here we are. What a different holiday this will be - a girls'...
Chasing the big 5 in the Masai Mara
Within minutes of arriving in the Masai Mara, we hear word that a leopard has been spotted somewhere off in the distance. It's an impromptu game drive...
Getting lost in the crowds in Delhi
I've lost Adrian. Not lost him entirely. I know he's here at Qutb Minar with me. I just can't actually see him. You see we've been swamped...