A hike in the Himalayan snow

We left the glimmering lake at Dodital to climb another thousand metres, ascending pine forests, crossing streams and meadows to … More

The holyman, the emerald lake and the three stoned porters

I hiked through a Himalayan snowstorm and felt all tough … till we met an old holyman who had done … More

It wasn’t quite how I imagined the start of my Himalayan adventure. This is the second part of the blog … More

We arrive in central Laos; take a jungle hike; visit caves and a mysterious lake; enjoy a Mekong sunset Thakek … More

When a rare opportunity for extended travel arrives, you just have to grab it with both hands I’m going backpacking … More

Continued from part 1 I walked towards the fire where there were two crouching silhouettes outlined in bright orange. I … More

CLIMBING MOUNT KARISIMBI , a snow-capped volcano between Rwanda and the DR Congo, the tallest peak in the Virungas, was … More

One Friday afternoon, with Freddy’s permission, I snuck out from work early – we had decided to climb the perfectly … More