Where to Stay in Kathmandu: Best Areas & Hotels (2026)
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I get strange looks from people when I tell them I didn’t really rate Japan (I didn’t realise this was…
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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Kumano Kodo Luggage Transfer: What I’d Actually Do
How I would use luggage transfer on the Kumano Kodo, including Yamato, daily luggage shuttle, costs, timing and what to carry.
Srinagar to Leh by Road (My Taxi Trip + Best Stops)
My practical guide to travelling from Srinagar to Leh by road, including current taxi costs, a Lamayuru overnight and the monastery stops worth making.
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My four-day Whanganui River Journey from Taumarunui to Pipiriki, including the route, camps, rapids, canoe hire and what I would do differently.
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My practical Vanuatu SIM card guide: why I would buy Vodafone at the airport, when Airalo makes sense, and whether Digicel is worth using as a backup.
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I was bitten by a street dog in Leh, then chased rabies treatment through Delhi, Bali and Munich. Here is what happened and what travellers need to do.
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