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.
Travel Shot | Ali and Nino in Batumi | Georgia
On the seafront in Batumi, Ali and Nino are 8-metre tall moving statues that merge for a short embrace before moving poignantly away from each other.
Travel Tips for Phuket Vegetarian Festival
Practical advice and travel tips for Phuket Vegetarian Festival. Useful information for travellers attending the Phuket Vegetarian Festival in 2020.
Visiting the incredible Hill of Crosses near Šiauliai in Lithuania
With over 100,000 crosses, the Hill of Crosses, north of Šiauliai, is a place of national pilgrimage for Lithuanians and an off-the-path travel destination.
Travel Shot | Our first view of Concepcion volcano and Isla Ometepe, Nicaragua
Isla Ometepe is the largest island on Lake Nicaragua (… the largest lake in Central America) and was formed by two volcanos – Maderas and Concepcion.
Travel Shot | Ushguli Village in Upper Svaneti, Georgia
Landlocked, in the heart of the Georgian province of Svaneti, picturesque Ushguli village is truly stunning and a highlight of travelling in the Caucasus.
Twelve Forts and Castles from Around the World
Forts and castles from around the world that you must visit. A photo essay featuring the finest forts and castles we have visited on our travels.
The Pyramid of Tirana, Albania
Formerly known as the Enver Hoxha Museum, the Pyramid of Tirana, in Albania’s capital, is one of the city’s more unusual tourist attractions.
Travel Shot | Luoyang Old Town in China
Photo of the Day from Luoyang Old Town in China, with its traditional streets and shops. This region is recognised as the origin of Chinese civilisation.
Travel Shot | Iglesia de Santo Tomas in Chichicastenango
In Guatemala, Chichicastenango is famous for its huge Thursday and Sunday markets. It extends in all directions from the steps of Iglesia de Santo Tomas.
Travel Shot | Ancient Palmyra in Syria
A photograph of the ancient Semitic city of Palmyra taken before the devastating civil war in Syria began … one of the most incredible places we have seen.
Vietnam War sites in Saigon: Exploring places related to the US-Vietnam War
Discovering Vietnam war sites in Ho Chi Minh. A self-guided walking tour of the buildings and locations in Saigon associated with the US-Vietnam war.
What to do in Skopje, North Macedonia – Europe’s most eclectic capital
What to do in Skopje: a guide on how to spend a few days in Skopje, capital of the Republic of Macedonia. Eclectic architecture contrasts with the Old Town.