Into the Labyrinth
2018-03-27
Perhaps the most striking thing about a visit to Cu Chi is the incredible resourcefulness of the soldiers who lived and fought at Cu Chi. Everything was reused or recycled.
How to be an Olympian without qualifying
2018-03-09
The Winter Olympics always held a certain magic for me. An inaccessible dream. In the last few months, the dream became a reality and I saw first hand what it takes to make the magic happen.
Before She Wakes
2018-03-06
India is a kind of madness one can’t explain; it is the sound of 1.3 billion people trying to make life happen. The noise is incessant: endless hooting (horn blowing), the push and shove of tuk-tuks, cars, busses and bicycle rickshaws, not to mention the persistent shouts of vendors.
Untangling India on a budget
2018-02-27
When preparing for a budget trip to India disregard, as far as possible, any clearly defined expectations. Nothing can prepare you for India if you come from a western or afro-western context.
Endless possibilities
2018-01-15
About three hours into the flight, my wife was woken by a commotion at the back of the plane and noticed that our satchel-clinging companion was no longer at our side.
Going deeper underground in Vietnam
2017-11-24
Phong Nha National Park is home to the biggest caves in the world. They are only the second time I have seen caves in my life, so I’ve taken a drastic upturn in my cave experiences recently.
Not quite a candlelight dinner in Toyko
2017-09-14
I’m still trying to figure out why exactly I liked it. It was more tacky than extravagant at times. But even then it was hilarious.
Pretty in pink: The cherry blossoms in Toyko
2017-08-10
If there’s one thing Japan do well, apart from eating raw fish, it’s beautiful parks. These guys know how to landscape gardens and they like doing it a lot.
Getting knarley on the Karnali
2017-03-15
G&T gets to delve deeper into this magnificent destination as we follow Alex down the Karnali river
Your guide to the City of Smiles
2016-10-28
“My Thailand philosophy equates to one of non-planning… this country is that easy to travel around, and rigid plans may decrease your opportunity to ride the moped of spontaneity.”
15m high into the ocean blue… who needs a hair straightener
2016-10-06
“Waking up on an island and discovering the beach is a four-minute walk from the front door, really does feel like paradise!”