Note on pollution in Kathmandu and the North Indian Gangetic Plains. Unfortunately, this situation hasn’t improved since my first visit to Nepal and Northern India many years ago. Political will …
Nepal – What to Expect in this Unique Country
Nepal – Spiritual and Natural Breath of Fresh Air My first trip to Nepal was as a tour leader, and the tour was an extension of a trip to India. …
Onsen Etiquette in Jubilant Japan
Visitors to Japan shouldn’t miss out on the chance to visit a traditional bathing house or Onsen. Onsen are enjoyed for their therapeutic, relaxing qualities and are one of Japan’s …
Family Trip to Thrilling Thailand – Part 2
Lovely low key Prachuap Khiri Khan For those looking for somewhere less touristy than the well known islands and resorts of Phuket, Samui and Pattaya then look no further than …
Family Trip to Thrilling Thailand – Part 1
Kanchanaburi, River Khwae (Kwai), Hellfire Pass We arrived in Bangkok and transferred to Kanchanaburi and the eastern highlands which form the border with Myanmar. Getting There. There are options to …
Sacred Cranes of Bhutan – An Unforgettable Experience
Bhutan is a bird watching paradise, yet the celebrities among many beautiful species are the black-necked cranes. Once hunted, today the black-necked crane (or Tibetan crane) is protected and given …
Hoi An Chicken Recipe
Cook this delicious Vietnamese Hoi An-style chicken & rice for a taste of the exotic East at home. The tender chicken and golden rice are complemented by Hoi An chili …
Food of Guyana – Unique and Diverse
Guyana has such a mixture of ethnic groups that anyone visiting to explore the diversity of the rainforest should definitely also investigate the incredible dishes and street foods which the …
Guyana: How a Community Changed Tourism for the Better
Guyana is a safe small South American country with a very diverse population of mixed heritage – Eluropean, African, Indian, Chinese and indigenous Amerindian. The country is famous for its …
The Gorgeous Galapagos: Simplified
How Much Time and Resources? After selling Galapagos trips for many years the main question I ask first is about time – do you have time to do all the …