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...
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.
From ruins to fungi on the Inca trek
Ever wondered what it's like to walk the Inca Trek? And whether all that effort is actually worth it? Our niece Ally wondered too, so she went and did...
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...
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.
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...
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...
Delving into speakeasys and history in Estonia
Castles, cocktails, an intriguing history… what more could you want in an adventure? It’s fair to say Estonia has just climbed back up my bucket list.
Finding the charm of days gone by in Penang
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Drinking coffee like a local in Addis Ababa
The entrance is low and the space small, but the comforting aroma of coffee draws us in. It seeps out into the street, signalling the magic that awaits inside...