Three Days at the Ends of the Earth, Also Known as Nukus
June 10, 2018
Exploring ruins in Uzbekistan’s desert – from the fortresses of ancient Khorezm, to the modern-day ship graveyard at Moynaq, where the Aral Sea used to be.
I travel with my husband a lot – but I also love to travel alone. Traveling ‘solo as a female’ is a big thing these days (somehow, traveling ‘solo as a male’ doesn’t seem to come up as much…). Either way, solo travel brings with it a whole different set of considerations, expectations, results and experiences. It might be daunting at first, but I think everyone should travel by themselves sometime.
The stories here aren’t necessarily about ‘solo female travel’ – but they are all about trips I’ve taken and adventures I’ve had, on my own, alone on the road.
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Silk Road Tripping in Uzbekistan
June 8, 2018
Following the Silk Road through Uzbekistan to three central Asian stunners – Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva.
A Nomadic Feeling in Kyrgyzstan
May 19, 2018
Hiking, horses, and hotsprings. Amazing views, mountain homestays and yurt camps. Life’s good when you’re nomading in Krygyzstan.
India – Until Next Time
April 15, 2018
A few days in and around Bikaner to see Junagarh Fort and even more weirdly interesting, Karni Mata – a temple devoted to sacred rats. Incredible India.
Lahore in a Long Weekend
March 23, 2018
An unusual destination with plenty of stuff to do. Maybe it’s just me, but popping into Pakistan seemed like a perfectly obvious side-trip from India.
India to Pakistan: Crossing the Wagah Border
March 19, 2018
India to Pakistan: the Wagah border closes every day with a dramatic ceremony. It’s the only border crossing I’ve ever done that involved a stroll through a stadium.
Me, Myself and India
March 15, 2018
More than a billion people call India home and it can feel pretty crowded. That’s one of the reasons why I think it’s a great place to travel alone.
India – Going with the Flow
March 6, 2018
Rishikesh – there’s something for everyone, even if soul-searching isn’t your thing. Travelling in India is a lesson on just going with the flow.
Changing Pace: India It Is
March 1, 2018
New Delhi to Agra is an easy day trip by train. What could be more quintessentially India than train travel and an afternoon at the Taj Mahal?
Kenya – Not All Who Wander Are Lost
February 20, 2018
After a safari in the Masai Mara and some days on Lamu, I set off wandering down Kenya’s gorgeous coast, from Malindi to Mombasa.
Three Days at the Ends of the Earth, Also Known as Nukus
June 10, 2018
Exploring ruins in Uzbekistan’s desert – from the fortresses of ancient Khorezm, to the modern-day ship graveyard at Moynaq, where the Aral Sea used to be.
Silk Road Tripping in Uzbekistan
June 8, 2018
Following the Silk Road through Uzbekistan to three central Asian stunners – Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva.
A Nomadic Feeling in Kyrgyzstan
May 19, 2018
Hiking, horses, and hotsprings. Amazing views, mountain homestays and yurt camps. Life’s good when you’re nomading in Krygyzstan.
India – Until Next Time
April 15, 2018
A few days in and around Bikaner to see Junagarh Fort and even more weirdly interesting, Karni Mata – a temple devoted to sacred rats. Incredible India.
Lahore in a Long Weekend
March 23, 2018
An unusual destination with plenty of stuff to do. Maybe it’s just me, but popping into Pakistan seemed like a perfectly obvious side-trip from India.
India to Pakistan: Crossing the Wagah Border
March 19, 2018
India to Pakistan: the Wagah border closes every day with a dramatic ceremony. It’s the only border crossing I’ve ever done that involved a stroll through a stadium.
Me, Myself and India
March 15, 2018
More than a billion people call India home and it can feel pretty crowded. That’s one of the reasons why I think it’s a great place to travel alone.
India – Going with the Flow
March 6, 2018
Rishikesh – there’s something for everyone, even if soul-searching isn’t your thing. Travelling in India is a lesson on just going with the flow.
Changing Pace: India It Is
March 1, 2018
New Delhi to Agra is an easy day trip by train. What could be more quintessentially India than train travel and an afternoon at the Taj Mahal?
Kenya – Not All Who Wander Are Lost
February 20, 2018
After a safari in the Masai Mara and some days on Lamu, I set off wandering down Kenya’s gorgeous coast, from Malindi to Mombasa.