Mount Tauhara Walk (My Sunset Hike From Taupo)
My Mount Tauhara sunset hike, including the current distance, difficulty, farm-to-summit route and what to bring for the walk back in the dark.
Is Kashmir Safe To Visit? My Experience + Current Advice
Kashmir felt safer and more welcoming than anywhere else I visited in India. Here is how that experience fits with today’s Level 4 warning, plus how I would spend two weeks there.
Tulian Lake Trek Guide (My 2-Day Hike From Pahalgam)
My two-day Tulian Lake trek from Pahalgam, including the real route, difficulty, current Kashmir warning, guide recommendation and what I would pack.
Best Yoga in Ubud, Bali (5 Studios I Actually Tried)
Five Ubud yoga studios I actually tried, with my honest picks for beginners, atmosphere, price, location and the best overall class experience.
How Many Days in Ubud? (After Spending a Week There)
My honest answer on how long to spend in Ubud, whether two days is enough, what to do with three or four, and where I would stay and eat.
The Best Beaches in Koh Phangan, Thailand (I Visited Them All!)
My honest ranking of the best beaches in Koh Phangan, from the north-side swimming beaches to the places I would only visit for sunset, food or chaos.
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.
How to Hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing (After Doing It 5 Times)
I’ve walked the Tongariro Alpine Crossing at least five times. Here is how to organise the shuttle, choose the weather and walk the route from Mangatepopo to Ketetahi.
10 Best Restaurants in Leh, Ladakh (Where to Actually Eat)
The ten Leh restaurants I would actually recommend, from proper Ladakhi food and giant momos to pizza, coffee and one excellent Alchi day-trip lunch.
New Zealand’s 11 Great Walks (Which One Should You Do?)
I’ve completed eight of New Zealand’s eleven Great Walks. Here is my honest comparison, who each track suits and which one I would book first.
