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.
Voyage to the Land of the Midnight Sun with Hurtigruten in Norway
Journey to the Land of the Midnight Sun: a Hurtigruten voyage through Norway from Kirkenes to Bergen on board the MS Midnatsol.
Travel Shot | Feeding Himalayan marmots in Ladakh, India
As their name, Himalayan marmots, would suggest these cute bundles of fur can be found in the alpine grasslands of the Himalayas and on the Tibetan Plateau.
Are the People of Bangladesh the Friendliest in the World?
One thing that Bangladesh has that makes it unique and that’s the Bangladeshi people themselves. A highlight of any visit will be the people of Bangladesh.
Travel Shot | Monks at Kushalnagar Tibetan settlement in India
Tibetan monks in India. The small town of Bylakuppe, 82km from Mysore, is home to the largest Tibetan settlement in Southern India.
Travel Shot | The impressive Victoria Memorial in Kolkata, India
Dedicated to the memory of Queen Vic, the Victoria Memorial Kolkata is as synonymous with the city as Mother Teresa and the ‘black hole’.
In Pictures: Twelve Places to Visit in Eastern Turkey
This photo essay features twelve Places to Visit in Eastern Turkey with stunning photographs that will make you want to visit right now!
Things to do in Bitola, North Macedonia
Things to do Bitola, North Macedonia. This underrated town has 18th and 19th century architecture, an engaging Old Town and archaeological ruins.
The Lada – Cleansing my demons in the Caucasus
A light-hearted look at Ladas in the Caucasus, their history and how they played a part in my teenage years. I became fixated with Ladas in Armenia.
2015: A Review of our Travelling Year in Photographs
2015 Travel Review: Our Year in Photographs. When it comes to travel, 2015 was another fantastic year for us, once more packed full of superlatives.
Vietnam Combat Art in Ho Chi Minh City at the Fine Arts Museum
The Fine Arts Museum in Ho Chi Minh City has a fantastic collection of Vietnam Combat Art, by Vietnamese artists, depicting scenes from the US-Vietnam War.
Discovering Lychakivske Cemetery in Lviv, Ukraine
Lychakivske Cemetery in the Ukrainian city of Lviv is beautiful. A mini-guide to this historic graveyard, packed with ornate tombstones and headstones.
Travel Shot | Looking down on Semuc Champey in Guatemala
The view down on Semuc Champey is arguably the most beautiful spot in all Guatemala. It’s a tough place to reach but you won’t regret the effort it takes.