Hiking Acatenango with OX Expeditions: Shocking Weather, Glimpses of Fuego and a Crater Run in the Cloud
An honest account of the overnight Acatenango hike with OX Expeditions: the cloud forest, the cabins, the Fuego Double Whammy in terrible weather, a 4am summit with two metres of visibility, and why you should leave your hiking gear at home.
Diving in Utila: Our Advanced Open Water with Underwater Vision (and No Whale Sharks)
Two days of travel, eight dives and our first night dive. An honest account of doing the PADI Advanced Open Water with Underwater Vision on Utila: what it cost, what we saw (and didn’t), and why the island is so hard to leave.
We Got Robbed on the Overnight Bus from Oaxaca to San Cristobal (and So Did Five Other People)
Somebody emptied my partner’s wallet on the overnight ADO bus to San Cristobal, then put the bag back under her seat. Five more people off the same bus had the same story. What happened, how we got the money back, and what I’d do differently.
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Crosbies Hut Hike (My Guide)
My practical Crosbies Hut guide comparing the Waiotahi and Karaka tracks, with current hut fees, water advice and the route I would choose.
Best Places To Stay In Vanuatu (Where I Would Book In 2026)
If you want one answer for where to stay in Vanuatu, book Nasama. Here are the caveats for budget, couples, families and luxury.
7 Best Things to Do in Kii Katsuura, Japan | Updated 2026
The honest guide to what to do in Kii Katsuura after the Kumano Kodo: Nachi Falls, the tuna market, onsens, whale watching, where to stay, how long you need, and why the town makes sense after the trail.
Heaphy Track Guide: My 4-Day Route (After Two Trips)
My four-day Heaphy Track route from Brown Hut to Kohaihai, with current hut prices, transport options and practical advice from two trips.
Hiking Mount Rinjani, Lombok | My Tips + Route Map!
Mount Rinjani is a 3,726-meter-high (active) volcano on the island of Lombok, Indonesia. It’s known for its stunning caldera lake,…
Hiking Mount Ruapehu: Dome Ridge, Crater Lake Views + Safety
My honest guide to hiking Mount Ruapehu from the Whakapapa side: what the climb feels like, how to treat the unmarked route, and the safety notes I would check before going.
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