Author: Michael Regan
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New Zealand, land of natural contrasts: part two – South Island cities and sounds
In part two of this three-part New Zealand travelogue, I recall my journey through the dramatic South Island – from Picton to Milford Sound via Christchurch and Dunedin.
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New Zealand, land of natural contrasts: part one – North Island
In this three-part travelogue, I recount the 16-day bus tour of New Zealand my dad and I took in 2019 – from Auckland in the north down to Queenstown in the south. In the first instalment, I recall our experiences on the North Island.
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A week in West Africa: part two – Senegal
In the second part of this two-part travelogue, I cross the Gambia River by ferry to arrive in Senegal, where a stunning riverside resort and a first safari experience await.
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A week in West Africa: part one – The Gambia
In part one of this two-part travelogue, I arrive in The Gambia, meet some monkeys, and visit an authentic Gambian market.
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48 hours in Bhutan: part three – Tiger’s Nest
In the third and final instalment of this three-part travelogue, we reach Tiger’s Nest and bid a fond farewell to the Land of the Thunder Dragon.
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48 hours in Bhutan: part two – Thimphu
In part two of this three-part travelogue, we reach Thimphu, where we sample the local cuisine, have a close encounter with an unusual creature, and take in some truly impressive architecture.
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48 hours in Bhutan: part one – Land of the Thunder Dragon
One of Asia’s more obscure destinations, Bhutan is also one of the world’s most expensive – so is it worth visiting…? I give my verdict in this three-part travelogue.
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Shangri-La: China’s ‘Lost Horizon’
Named after the fictional setting of James Hilton’s Lost Horizon, Shangri-La City is a culturally Tibetan gem nestled in the Hengduan Mountains in China’s Yunnan Province.
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Sacred summits: four mystical mountain hikes in Asia
Whatever your fitness level, scaling these mystical mountains in Asia – from Bhutan to Sichuan – is certain take your breath away.
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A grouch’s guide to Valencia’s Fallas festival
Every March, hundreds of thousands of tourists and locals flood the streets and squares of Valencia to experience the city’s Fallas festival. It’s a truly bucket list-worthy event. It’s also, from this local’s perspective, a right pain in the ears.