Best Kumano Kodo Tours: Guided, Self-Guided or DIY?
The Kumano Kodo tours actually worth considering: Walk Japan for fully guided, Oku Japan for self-guided, Kumano Travel for value, plus the honest case for booking it yourself.
Where to Stay in Moshi Before and After Kilimanjaro
The four Moshi hotels I would actually choose before or after Kilimanjaro, including the backpackers and post-climb hotel where I stayed.
Whanganui River Journey: My 4-Day Canoe Route
My four-day Whanganui River Journey from Taumarunui to Pipiriki, including the route, camps, rapids, canoe hire and what I would do differently.
Hiking the Abel Tasman Coast Track: My 4-Day Route
My four-day Abel Tasman Coast Track route from Wainui to Marahau, including huts, tides, water taxis and the Awaroa crossing.
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.
The Best Food in Sri Lanka: 15 Things You Need to Try
The Sri Lankan food worth seeking out, from hoppers and eight-dish rice and curry to cheese kottu, sambol, lamprais, tea and arrack.
Ladakh Permits in 2026: ILP, PAP + Green Fee Explained
The current Ladakh permit rules for Indian and foreign travellers, including the green fee, PAP process, restricted circuits and what I learned getting mine.
Renting a Bike in Leh Ladakh: Prices, Rules + Who to Use
My guide to renting a motorcycle in Leh, including current prices, local rental rules, which companies I would use and what to check before riding into Ladakh.
What to Pack to Climb Mount Kilimanjaro (My List)
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that requires careful planning and preparation, especially when it comes to packing….
What I Wish I Knew Before Climbing Kilimanjaro (12 Lessons From My Climb)
12 things I genuinely wish someone had told me before I climbed Kilimanjaro via the Lemosho route in 2019. From altitude sickness to toilet situations, camera batteries to tipping culture.
