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.
Friday Flashback | Sandstorm near Benghazi, Libya
Driving from Tobruk to Benghazi in Libya, we suddenly spotted an approaching sandstorm. This photograph captures the dramatic orange tones.
Friday Flashback | Tiger spotting in Bandhavgarh National Park, India
Kirsty took this photo of a Bengal tiger when she went on a work trip to India to visit some of the national parks including, Bandhavgarh National Park.
Twelve Doors and Doorways Around the World
A photo essay of doors and doorways from around the world. We like to photograph doors – they can be full of character and don’t move out of shot.
Friday Flashback | Shooting a Kalashnikov rifle in Pakistan’s North-West Frontier
Shooting a Kalashnikov rifle is an unusual tourist activity but one I experienced during my travels in Pakistan’s North-West Frontier.
Travel Shot | Wat Phra Dhat Phasornkaew in Thailand
We stumbled across Wat Phra Dhat Phasornkaew temples in north east Thailand whilst driving along the ‘Green Route’ that runs from Khon Kaen to Phitsanulok.
Budapest Short Break, Hungary
What to see and do on a Budapest short break. Our suggestions on how to spend a few days in Hungary’s capital, Budapest including sightseeing and transport.
Friday Flashback | The Old Town of Kashgar | China
Kashgar is an oasis town in China’s northwest province of Xinjiang. The city is home to Uyghur people, fat-tailed sheep, and one of the best markets in Asia.
Travel Shot | Happy pilgrims in Varanasi, India
Photographs of happy Hindu pilgrims in Varanasi. This Indian city is always a sensory assault and our visit following the Kumbh Mela was no exception.
Street Art in Finland: Suvilahti Graffiti Wall, Helsinki
Street Art in Finland: During our recent visit to Helsinki we decided to seek out some of the city’s street art and visited the Suvilahti Graffiti Wall.
Friday Flashback | Gazing out over the Western Hajar Mountains in Oman
When travelling in Oman I took this photo of the Western Hajar Mountains en route between the now capital of Muscat and the former ancient capital of Nizwa.
Travel Shot | Sun Salutation in Zadar, Croatia
Zadar, Croatia has Roman ruins, medieval churches and cobbled alleys. It also has two less conventional attractions, the Sun Salutation and Sea Organ.
Friday Flashback | Palmyra in pre-civil-war Syria
Pre-civil-war Syria was one of the most rewarding countries to visit in the Middle East. Damascus, Aleppo and Hama were all fascinating cities to explore.