Four reasons you’ll fall in love with India
India is renowned for its majestic monuments and the Taj Mahal, the most famous of them all, certainly lives up to the hype. But there are many other delights...
Five, ok six, towns to visit in Tuscany
We've all seen those images of Tuscany - you know the ones. Emerald green mountains, mist rolling across vineyards and medieval walled cities...
Five national parks to see the ‘Big 5’ in Kenya
Let's face it, if you're thinking of going to Kenya you probably want to see wildlife. And not just any wildlife, you want to see the 'Big 5' -...
Gwalior – a ‘quiet’ introduction to India
We arrive in Delhi at 4am and head straight for New Delhi train station - no local currency, not hotel booking, no train ticket and only a loose plan...
Caught in the rain in Rome
The rain is teeming down and we're stuck, holed up in the souvenir shop at the Roman Forum. We've already seen the Colosseum, spent the morning wandering...
Searching for elephants at Amboseli
Nestled at the base of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli National Park has perhaps one of the most stunning backdrops of all of Kenya's national parks.
Lost in the crowds in Venice
It's been 10 years since we've been to Venice. Back then we were struggling young backpackers. We bought our bread rolls in the supermarket...
Charged by rhinos at Sweetwaters
The contrast from Amboseli to Sweetwaters Sanctuary in Ol Pejeta Conservancy is striking. Where Amboseli was dry and parched, Sweetwaters...
Watching the world go by in Fatehpur Sikri
We arrive in Fatehpur Sikri in the afternoon and make our way straight to a hotel with a rooftop terrace so we can sit and watch the world go...
Getting lost in Florence and the sweet goodness of Gilli’s
I'm caught, stuck. I know I should be ordering a salad roll, something healthy for lunch, but the cakes here look so good. Florentines, cream-filled buns...