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Where to Stay in Kathmandu: Best Areas & Hotels (2026)
The best areas and hotels to stay in Kathmandu – Thamel, Boudha, Patan and Lazimpat – with my picks for every budget.
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What To Do In Kyoto | 2-Day Itinerary (With Map!)
I get strange looks from people when I tell them I didn’t really rate Japan (I didn’t realise this was…
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Samaria Gorge Hike: My Complete Guide From Chania
My experience hiking Samaria Gorge from Xyloskalo to Agia Roumeli, including the Chania tour, trail, beach, ferry and current logistics.
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My Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route Itinerary (8 Days, Day by Day)
A day-by-day account of my 8-day Lemosho route climb on Kilimanjaro – including what each day actually looks like, summit night, and whether 8 days is enough.
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How Much To Tip on the Everest Base Camp Trek (What I Paid)
How much I tipped on the Everest Base Camp trek, plus the guide and porter amounts I would budget now.
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Brewster Glacier Hike (1 Day vs. Overnight)
My one-day hike from Fantail Falls to Brewster Hut and beyond towards Brewster Glacier, including the river crossing, route and overnight option.
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What to do in Lombok, Indonesia (A 10 Day Itinerary)
Bali is hectic these days. Between the increasing waves of holiday-makers, and the permanent population of nomads trying to “find…
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How Hard Is It To Climb Kilimanjaro? (My Honest Take)
Is Kilimanjaro hard? Here’s what it was actually like – the altitude, the fitness required, the cold, and whether you need to be an athlete.
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What Is Bali Belly? (And What to Do If You Get It)
What Bali belly actually is, what happened to us, how to reduce the risk and when travellers’ diarrhoea needs medical attention.
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