The input is constant: the smell of burning flesh; the smorgasbord of curries (heaven for your taste buds and hell for your stomach); buzzing street markets; starving street puppies; overpacked buses; and narrow mountain passes. After nearly four months,…
Bangkok, Bishkek, Beijing, Phnom Phen and Ulaanbaatar – all cities that I am well-acquainted with thanks to the joyous visa application process and the accompanying waiting game. There are countries like Laos and Cambodia where the visa process is…
A two-week camping trip through Norway in summertime…there’s nothing better. Day 1: Fly to Bergen, rent a car & drive Day 2: Snøvegen route to Lærdalsøyri, then on to Jotunheimen National Park Day 3: Besseggen Ridge hike & Lom…
Days in Vietnam seem to fly by – a whirlwind of bike rides, friendly chats and, of course, noodles.…
Choosing a trek in Nepal is like choosing which F. Scott Fitzgerald book to read – none are a waste of time, they all have their unique advantages, you want them all at once, you’ll always wonder about the…
From its mouthwatering pizzas to its azure waters to its vibrant cities, Sardinia is a feast for the senses.…
The first thing you smell as you drive into Epernay, Champagne, is money, at least if you arrive from the north. The broad, chateau-lined sidewalks are made of large white stones that look like they’ve never seen a sole…
With its breathtaking coastline, dramatic fjords and arctic touch, Norway is well worth the trip, despite the painful might of the Norwegian Krone. Here’s a taste of what you’ll see travelling from Bergen up to Tromso in the Arctic circle.…
Travelling within Mongolia anywhere outside of Ulaanbaatar is not an A to B affair involving departure times, seat numbers, tickets or even roads. It goes something like this: Ready to head to your next destination you walk to the…
The allure and legends of this far-away place lead to high expectations that the real Mongolia manages to fulfill.…