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.
India & the Subcontinent Blog Posts
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.
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.
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’.
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.
Longterm Travel: Seven Years on the Road
Seven years of longterm travel. Today marks the date when, seven years ago, we left the UK and began our nomadic life. These are some of our highlights.
An epic train journey from Iran to Pakistan
An epic journey by train to Pakistan. I arrived in Zāhedān in May 1995 to catch the twice monthly train to Quetta in Pakistan.
Kukur Tihar (Kukur Puja): the Nepalese Festival that Celebrates Dogs
Love dogs? Kukur Tihar (Kukur Puja) is a festival in Nepal that celebrates dogs. Man’s Best Friend is honoured on the second day of Tihar (Diwali in India).
A look at Auto Rickshaws around the World (but mostly in Asia!)
The Characteristics of an Auto Rickshaw: Slow and sometimes uncomfortable, the auto rickshaw is as synonymous with Asia as rice paddies and noodle soup.