Laos Discovery Tightarse Trip
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...
Galapago-go - Itinerary B
RIP Lonsome George (? - 2012). He was the last of the Pinta Island giant tortoises and a conservation icon. George is survived by no one.
(Was Galapagos at a Glance)
Galapago-go - Itinerary A
RIP Lonsome George (? - 2012). He was the last of the Pinta Island giant tortoises and a conservation icon. George is survived by no one.
(Was Galapagos at a Glance)
Not just Nile
Apparently, there’s a traditional Bedouin recipe where a camel is stuffed with a whole lamb, the lamb is stuffed with 20 chickens and the chickens are stuffed with eggs...
Revolucion Completo
In the words of Whitney Huston, “Havana Dance with Somebody”. Ok, she never said that. But find yourself a partner, grab a mojito and let Havana work its magic. You...
In the Footsteps of the Incas
Three traits you don’t want to be remembered for on a trek: whinging, laziness and being a sulky-pants. But don’t stress, your support crew will feed you up with...
Tales of Rock & Massala Chai
Hard bits: Trekking the Annapurna circuit and getting down from an elephant gracefully. Fun bit: white-water rafting in thermally heated water. Best bit: practicing your...
Spices of Ceylon
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom was filmed in Kandy. While they were there an elephant ate one of the actresses red dresses, so… keep an eye on your frocks ladies....
Land of Laobodia
Time for a game of ‘Spot the best Chinglish menu item’. Look out for: Braised dork, Upland forest trees pork ribs author, Bean salad with disabilities, Pork with...
