This post is part two of a mini-series and features postcards I sent from my first backpacking adventures #backintheday. The first part included cards I sent from my first trip to Europe way back in 1988! This second part features my first independent travels to Asia,...
This photo dates back to the first time Kirsty and I went trekking in the Annapurnas together and depicts the first time either of us flew in a helicopter.
The High Court Street Typists in Kolkata … And all the while, there is the tap, tap, tap of the city’s street typists who have been plying their trade.
Sacred Paro Taktsang, high above the Paro Valley in Bhutan is better known Tiger’s Nest Monastery, it’s one the must-see sights for travellers to Bhutan.
A Maharaja’s palace in the true sense, Orchard Palace Gondal (sometimes called the Huzoor Palace) in India’s Gujarat state is a wonderful heritage hotel.
The trek from Lukla to Gokyo Lake is an interesting alternative to the more traditional Everest Base Camp trek as it is less well known and less-trekked.
The Everest region is the biggest trekking attraction in Nepal and the classic Everest Base Camp trek is top of the agenda for many trekkers to Nepal.
Hailed as ‘the last forbidden Kingdom’, trekking in Upper Mustang afford stunning scenery but the high cost of the permit keeps many trekkers away.
Annapurna foothills trek is fantastic for those who do not want to walk for more than a week. It affords superb mountain views without the high altitude.
Trekking in Nepal: Around Annapurna trek, also known as the Annapurna Circuit, is a classic trek that circumnavigates the huge Annapurna massif.
Annapurna Base Camp trek is superb and gets you right into the heart of the mountains. The glacial basin known as the Sanctuary will leave you speechless.
What to pack for a Himalayan trek in Nepal. Our comprehensive packing list includes al the clothing and equipment you will need whilst trekking in Nepal.