One of the things I love about travelling is the “loot”. I was fortunate to do a considerable amount of travelling with my family when I was growing up. My mother, an interior designer with a sharp eye, taught me from an early age ...

Of the 35 countries I’ve visited on this beautiful planet earth, Bolivia is by far one of the most jaw-droppingly gorgeous. I spent many of the 21 days there with my mouth gaping wide open at the splendid vistas...

When I told friends I was planning a two month trip to Africa, including a stint in Namibia, the most common responses were “Where’s Namibia?” “What about Ebola?” or “That sounds very dangerous.” For those in the know...

I have often wondered what it must be like to be a tourist from a high-density country such as Japan, and stare out over the banks of Stump Lake deep in British Columbia’s Nicola Valley. The view is vast, panoramic and empty...

One of the best kept secrets of Byron bay are the tea tree lakes, fabulous for swimming but particularly handy when the winds of autumn make beach swimming vaguely unpleasant. The red brown of the lakes can sometimes...

My first solo travel experience was a 40th birthday treat to myself. In 2009 I plucked up the courage to spend a month alone in South East Asia - Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. The trip became a defining moment in my life...

One of the things that draws me to a destination is variety. I particularly love the high/low flavor and cultural contrasts of San Miguel de Allende. The praises of SMA are often sung. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site...

It is impossible to write about Ajeet Singh without mentioning the Marwari horse. In certain circles in India the Marwari horse is a love and an obsession. Facebook posts from friends in most parts of the world are about wives...

I came to Puerto Vallarta several times before I fell in love with it. Initially it represented an inexpensive, safe destination to satisfy kids during spring break – a quick fix for sun and sand. We stayed at “resorts” and swam in tepid...

“You might be disappointed” was the assessment of a fellow traveller. “I haven’t been there in years and I doubt it will live up to its reputation”, she said. I was lucky. I am rarely disappointed when travelling. I can always find...

It was a life-changing journey to Rajasthan in 2008 for artist Karen Knorr. She returned wanting to celebrate the visual richness found in the fables, myths and stories of Rajasthan using sacred and secular sites to...

The best way to get to Tibet is by train – “best”? Well interesting anyway. Booking offers you the choice of a “hard sleeper” or “soft sleeper”. Definitely go for the soft sleeper (think just a tiny bit softer then HARD)...