Travelogue
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Touring Iceland’s Golden Circle during its coldest winter in over a century
When my partner, Maria, and I visited Iceland to tour its Golden Circle in December 2022, we were prepared for bracing conditions. It was only after arriving that we discovered this was the region’s coldest winter in more than a hundred years…
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New Zealand, land of natural contrasts: part three – the South Island’s wild west
In the third and final entry of this three-part New Zealand travelogue, I reflect on the epic conclusion to the 16-day tour.
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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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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.