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An Epic Road Trip: Adventures on the Pamir Highway
Self-driving the Pamir Highway: one of the world’s ultimate roadtrips. Wondering what you’ll find along the way? Here’s what we did in an eight-day trip.
Why Kazakhstan? Why Not.
Why go to Kazakhstan? There are lots of things to see and do in Almaty, Turkistan and Semey…just expect some long train trips and curious questions.
India: There’s Always the Next Time
A beach-hopping holiday in South Goa at Cola and Agonda. Then, back up north and on to the temples and palaces in Orchha, a magnificent historical town.
India: Depending How You Look at It
Getting train tickets in India is sometimes easier said than done. But, once your tickets are sorted, the Taj Mahal in Agra is an easy day trip from Delhi by train.
Streetfood and Intrusive Questions: One Last Day in Dhaka
Friendly people in Bangladesh are full of questions for travellers. It takes some getting used to. Something easy to get used to: the delicious streetfood.
Mosques and Moving on: Tea and Selfies in Sylhet
There are lots of mosques and mausoleums near Bagerhat. And if ancient shrines aren’t your thing, there’s also tea – check out Bangladesh’s Sylhet Division.
Mosquitos and Tigers and Bats! Peace and Quiet in the Sundarbans
The Sundarbans: home to the world’s largest mangrove forest and Bengal tigers. I went there looking for some peace and quiet, and found it (mostly).
Dhaka by Rickshaw: Sightseeing or Extreme Sport?
Oyv and I recently travelled together in West Africa from Liberia to Cote d’Ivoire. Duty calls (it calls Oyv…me not so much) and he headed
Ivory Coast: Goats on the Bus, Guards on the Beach
We travelled to Ivory Coast’s capital Abidjan on a bus with a surprising number of goats. After checking out the city, we moved to a beautiful place in Grand Bassam.