The Romance of Mandalay
Mandalay. Just the name summons romantic images of the mysterious East, the mystical Orient. “On the road to Mandalay Were the flying...
From the shores of Inle to the plains of Bagan
Marco and I said a sad goodbye to Akihiro in Nyaungshwe. Before leaving we had a fun day of exploring the shallow shores of Inle Lake. It...
Inle Lake Trekking
With rum heavy eyes we packed our bags and trudged to the meeting point outside our guide’s office. We would only carry our daypacks for...
Kalaw
As far as uncomfortable night time bus rides go, it was predictably uncomfortable. A solid ten hour journey through the Myanmar darkness....
Better Late Than Never - Myanmar
Well here it is. Six months late, three more countries, a new job and a whole new city to write about. I suppose I only have myself to...
LIMESTONE LAZINESS – THAILAND TO BURMA
I’ve always loved the feeling of a new book. Sitting on the floor of the bland Bangkok departure lounge, the cloying recycled airport air...
FROM TOP TO BOTTOM; KALAPATHAR (5,550M) TO KATHMANDU (1,400M)
We set out into the snowfields surrounding Gorak Shep before sunrise, my head torch lighting up Carlos’ heels as Larma Sherpa led the...
NAMCHE BAZAAR (3440M) TO EVEREST BASE CAMP (5364M)
We rose early on the fourth morning of our trek, departing Namche with a heavy heart. Climbing the steps to the rim of the valley,...
Kathmandu to Namche Bazar (1400M TO 3440M)
“That one!” Tek’s excited voice from my left. I glanced at him, meeting his smiling eyes. “The black one, there?” “Yes”, Tek replied, his...
Delhi to Kathmandu Overland
“Old Delhi Railway Station please?” Phrased as a question, nervously. “How much?” The auto rickshaw driver’s calculating eyes looked me...
