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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
A cave full of Buddhas in Sri Lanka
We weren't particularly bothered about going to Sri Lanka, it wasn't on our 'must see' list. But when Ade's mum and dad asked if we would like to go...