April 13, 2026 | peru , travel-tips , youve-been-where

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...

April 6, 2026 | uganda

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...

November 17, 2025 | vietnam

Five days in Vietnam

We're relaxing in our rooftop swimming pool, leaning over the edge. Leaning just far enough so we can see the streets of Ho Chi Minh beneath us.

November 10, 2025 | cambodia , uncategorized

Exploring the rivers and ruins at Siem Reap

Another Flight, another country. This time we find ourselves in Siem Reap, Cambodia. And once again we're catapulted into another world.

September 16, 2025 | uae

Finding a city of the future in Dubai

We take an overnight flight from Zambia and arrive in Dubai early. Too early to check into our suite. Too early for much of anything.

July 18, 2025 | zimbabwe

Feeling the might of Victoria Falls

After Botswana the next stop on our African adventure is the iconic Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. We join the queue to get our visas into the next country on...

July 2, 2025 | botswana

Saltpans and safaris in Botswana

At 9.30am our driver picks us up for the next part of our African Adventure. It's day two and country number two of our journey in southern Africa. Botswana...

June 20, 2025 | zambia

Setting off on an African Adventure

We first see them crossing the runway. Backpacks slung over a shoulder, a big grin on Dad's face as he strides across the runway beside our new friend, Myffie.

May 21, 2025 | croatia , travel-tips , youve-been-where

Exploring the quirky in Croatia

From museums of broken hearts and hangovers to Game of Thrones tours, stunning beaches and epic city walls, Croatia is a small country packed with interesting experiences for...

April 6, 2025 | sri-lanka

Markets and museums in Colombo

I'm not sure what I expected to find in Sri Lanka's capital city, Colombo, but the reality certainly didn't match it.