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.
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…
Bitten by a Dog in India: My Rabies Treatment Story
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.
Lake Waikaremoana Track: My 3-Day Route After Hiking It Twice
My three-day Lake Waikaremoana Track route via Waiopaoa and Marauiti, including the Hopuruahine finish, water taxis, road access and why the roughness is part of it.
Paparoa Track Guide: My 4-Day Route
My four-day Paparoa Track route via Ces Clark, Moonlight Tops and Pororari huts, including Pike29, transport, hut costs and the best swim.
Where to Stay in Kii-Tanabe Before the Kumano Kodo
The best places to stay near Kii-Tanabe Station before the Kumano Kodo, from a modern private room to cheap hostels and character guesthouses.
Kumano Kodo Cost (How Much It Cost Me For 6 Days Hiking)
The Kumano Kodo is an epic UNESCO World Heritage-listed pilgrimage hike in the Wakayama district of Japan. It’s a…
Best Hotels In Stone Town, Zanzibar (Where I’d Actually Stay)
Where I would actually stay in Stone Town, from the Park Hyatt splurge to character, budget and hostel options.
Best Things To Do In Kiribati (Tarawa + Kiritimati)
After three visits to Tarawa, this is my honest guide to Kiribati: what to do on Tarawa, what Kiritimati offers and why this is an experience rather than a beach holiday.
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.
