Our Latest Blog Posts
Our blog posts cover an eclectic range of topics and destinations. In sharing our experiences, we hope to inspire you to travel to off the beaten path destinations and seek out unconventional things to see and do in better-known places. Niche topics include abandoned places, street art, Soviet-era monuments and Brutalist architecture, but you’ll also find ‘what to do guides’ and other invaluable tips to help you plan your journey along the path less travelled. Although we have posts spanning six continents, lately our focus has been on Asia (notably, Taiwan and Southeast Asia), and the New East – Eastern Europe, the Balkans, the Baltic states, and Central Asia.
A retro visit to the AutoMotoVeloPhotoTeleRadio Museum in Vinnytsia, Ukraine
The AutoMotoVeloPhotoTeleRadio Museum in Vinnytsia is the quirkiest museum in Ukraine. Soviet-era memorabilia, eastern European classic cars and ’80s retro.
Trekking in Nepal: Everest Base Camp
The Everest region is the biggest trekking attraction in Nepal and the classic Everest Base Camp trek is top of the agenda for many trekkers to Nepal.
Preah Vihear: Visiting Cambodia’s contentious Angkorian ruins
Preah Vihear is a dramatically located Khmer temple complexes. Our guide includes how to get to Preah Vihear temple and where to stay.
Trekking in Nepal: Upper Mustang trek
Hailed as ‘the last forbidden Kingdom’, trekking in Upper Mustang afford stunning scenery but the high cost of the permit keeps many trekkers away.
Trekking in Nepal: Annapurna Foothills Trek
Annapurna foothills trek is fantastic for those who do not want to walk for more than a week. It affords superb mountain views without the high altitude.
Trekking in Nepal: Around Annapurna
Trekking in Nepal: Around Annapurna trek, also known as the Annapurna Circuit, is a classic trek that circumnavigates the huge Annapurna massif.
Trekking in Nepal: Annapurna Base Camp
Annapurna Base Camp trek is superb and gets you right into the heart of the mountains. The glacial basin known as the Sanctuary will leave you speechless.
Clothing and Equipment List for Trekking in Nepal
What to pack for a Himalayan trek in Nepal. Our comprehensive packing list includes al the clothing and equipment you will need whilst trekking in Nepal.
An Introduction to Trekking in Nepal
An introduction to trekking in Nepal including the best time to trek in Nepal, different types of trek available and what to expect during a Himalayan trek.
Travel Shot | The Golden Temple in Amritsar, India
The most sublime temple in all India, is the Golden Temple in Amritsar. This site of worship is Sikhism’s holiest place of veneration; a marvel to behold.
Travel Shot | The Ancient Walled Town of Pingyao in China
The ancient walled town of Pingyao is possibly the best-preserved in China. The UNESCO World Heritage listed town boasts alleyways, impressive watchtowers.
Llamas & Lenin at Grutas Park in Lithuania
Grutas Park, known locally as Grūto Parkas, is essentially a communist statue graveyard near the spa town of Druskininkai in southern Lithuania.