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Tag Archives: hiking

Photo of the week: Mai Son, Vietnam

August 26, 2016by Cat 1 Comment

Photos are the best, free souvenirs. This week: trekking in the hills of Mai Son, north Vietnam. Each week I’ll post a photograph from some of the most special places I’ve visited on my travels. Leave a comment or share your favourite place.

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Asia, Photography, Vietnam

Photo of the week: Lagavulin Whisky Distillery, Scotland

July 29, 2016by Cat 2 Comments

Photos are the best, free souvenirs. Each week I’ll post a photograph from some of the most special places I’ve visited on my travels. Leave a comment or share your favourite place below.

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Europe, Photography, United Kingdom

Day trip to Gozo: Best beaches, sightseeing and Sicilian food

July 25, 2016by Cat 2 Comments

Here’s why you should leave the crowds in Malta, hop on the ferry and discover island life in Gozo. Find out where the best beaches are and what to see and do in Gozo on a short day trip.

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Europe, Malta & Gozo

Photo of the week: Mount Cook, New Zealand

July 22, 2016by Cat Leave a comment

Photos are the best, free souvenirs. This week: Mount Cook, South Island New Zealand. Each week I’ll post a photograph from some of the most special places I’ve visited on my travels. Leave a comment or share your favourite place.

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New Zealand, Photography

Is Langkawi really a ‘tropical paradise’? I’m not convinced

March 10, 2016by Cat 3 Comments

Before you fall into the trap of believing all that the guidebooks say, read my post about the real Langkawi, what to see and so there, plus how to stop worrying and have fun!

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Activities, Asia, Malaysia

6 unmissable places on New Zealand’s South Island

February 29, 2016by Cat 4 Comments

New Zealand’s South Island is just like a blockbuster film set, where the glacial landscapes are beyond breathtaking and the possibilities for high-octane, adrenaline-fueled adventures are endless. But how do […]

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New Zealand
Photo of the week: village in Phongsaly, Laos.

Photo of the week: Phongsaly, Laos

May 15, 2015by Cat Leave a comment

This week: Phongsaly, Laos A remote village in northern Laos where I was lucky enough to stay on for a night while on a 3-day trek through the region. Every […]

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Laos, Photography
Photo of the week: Mount Rinjani, Lombok, Indonesia.

Photo of the week: Mount Rinjani, Lombok, Indonesia

May 1, 2015by Cat 1 Comment

This week: Mount Rinjani, Lombok, Indonesia Every couple of weeks I’ll post a photograph from some of the most special places I’ve visited on my travels. Leave a comment or […]

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Indonesia, Photography
Fields in Mai Chau

Photo of the week: Vietnam

July 4, 2014by Cat 3 Comments

This week: Mai Chau, Hòa Bình Province, Vietnam Every couple of weeks I’ll post a photograph from some of the most special places I’ve visited on my travels. Leave a comment or […]

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Photography, Vietnam

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