“How do you do it? How do you just go?” A friend asked me this after I returned from nearly 10 years of world travel. It was then I realised that travel was not an easy decision for everybody to make. Leaving friends, family and a good job with no fixed date of return can …
One thing I love about travel is the modes of transport offered in different countries, which give you an entirely fresh perspective on life. Of course, being a photography enthusiast, I’ve managed to snap a few of these experiences – where I’m literally bouncing, navigating, drifting or just hanging on from behind the camera to …
Along the way The mist crept silently across the mountainside, enveloping blade upon blade of wild bamboo as we trudged along the mud-soaked trail. Listening to the metronomic rhythm of our feet – suck, slop – my mind fell into a peaceful state, pulled back only by the sound of a tumbling cascade minutes later. …
The anticipation of a meal – the wonderful aromas, glistening colours, textures – and then the flavours. Eating is undoubtedly one of the most sensational activities ever, yet the experience is amplified tenfold amongst ‘different’ cultures and places. Indeed, some of the most enjoyable and downright despicable experiences I’ve ever had involve food and travel. …
Gunung Mulu National Park, located on the island of Borneo in the Malaysian state of Sarawak, is a UNESCO World Heritage site brimming with lush rainforest, intricate cave systems and colourful creatures. When I went there it was rather soggy, although it was also exceedingly green. Furthermore, the caves and forest were stupendous and some …
My introduction to the Mekong River was a little jarring – rude for how early it was – yet it was a fitting departure from the dusty tumult of Phnom Penh, my favourite city in South East Asia. My partner and I had slept in and had to hasten towards our boat, waiting by the …
The Mekong River – Phnom Penh to the 4,000 Islands Read More »
Tucked in the south-east corner of Malaysian Borneo, Bako National Park has a lot going on for its small size. At just 27 square kilometres, Bako is one of the smallest national parks in Malaysia, yet it packs in pristine rainforest, streams, waterfalls, secluded beaches and prolific wildlife – which includes over 150 bird species, …
I asked myself this question after a reader commented on my destination piece – “I wish people would stop sharing it”…“when does it get to be too much of a good thing?” This got me thinking, was I positively engaging with the world? Or was I another self-absorbed pleasure seeker, hastening the fall of destinations …
Travel Evangelists – Does the World Really Need Them? Read More »
There’s an ancient city in the jungle. Beautiful, abandoned, and open for visitors…. Angkor. If you’re going to see just one thing in South-East Asia, this should be it. Without a doubt, Cambodia’s Angkor ruins is one of the most wonderful things I have ever seen. Located about five kilometres from the township of Siem …
With its winding, cow-filled alleys and ashen atmosphere blotched with rich colour, Varanasi – India’s spiritual capital – is an adventure for the senses. Here people come from all over the country to this holiest of cities to burn their dead, as they believe death here can bring everlasting salvation. If you’ve ever been here, …
Climbing Gunung Rinjani is an exhilarating experience. For much of the finale it’s two steps up, one sliding back, on what feels like a deathly precipitous slope which repeatedly punishes your body. However, besides the expansive views you’ll likely experience, it feels even the blood pumping hurriedly around your body is celebrating. It’s such a …
Many travel to experience different cultures and places, which can lead to wonderful experiences. And in order to achieve this most desirable outcome, one simply needs to be a bit organised, and then step forth in the direction they choose. However there’s an art to travel, particularly in developing countries, which involves keeping a balance …