Tiger Leaping Gorge Tightarse Trip
The legend behind the name Tiger Leaping Gorge is pretty obvious. Instead we'll tell you about trekking to a hillside monastery and exploring one of the world's deepest...
South India Unplugged Tightarse Trip
Take a break from the horns, the traffic, the cows and all those people. Beaches, ayurvedic massages, curries and coconut groves await. Word of warning, beware the bhang...
Viva Cuba
Hemingway always laid an extra spot at his table for unexpected guests. He entertained movie stars and politicans but never other writers - it was considered bad luck. He owned...
Hello Mexico
It's time to live out your Mexican food fantasies. Tequila, burritos, nachos, tacos... is your mouth watering yet?
(Was Mexico City to Cancun)
Desert Buffet
At the time it’s super funny to sing Walk Like an Egyptian and pose with your arms out. But when you get home you'll realise those photos are lamer than the...
My Camel Humps
A guy called Khufu was responsible for building the Great Pyramid. It’s 4500 years old, 146m tall and made from 2.3 million blocks weighing around 2.5 tons each. And how...
The Time Traveller's Harlot
Apparently beer was introduced to the Egyptians by the god Osiris. And murals depicting their ancient brewing practices have been found in vaults, pyramids, and sacrificial...
Drunk on Colour
How to survive a camel ride in Morocco:
- approach with caution, they can smell fear a mile away
- ...
Vintage Cuba
How to make a mojito: crush mint leaves, caster sugar and lime in a glass; fill with ice; pour white rum over the top and add soda. Alternatively, come here and ask a local to...
