The holy lake in the center of Pushkar creates a peaceful atmosphere, which spreads throughout the entire town. However, there is a rule that made for some sticky situations. Because of the holy nature of the lake, shoes are not allowed to be worn on the ghats of the lake, surrounding paths or footbridges. Everybody …
52 weeks. One year. A hell of a lot has happened and a hell of a lot has changed. One year ago I set off to travel the world. I thought I could be a blogger or an Instagrammer but I wasn’t really sure, I had a few thousand dollars back-up money that would last …
I arrived in Agra with my heart set on visiting the majestic Taj Mahal, but it was a small cafe on a dusty road that is the experience etched in my memory. It was a good vege-burger and fries so why all the fuss? Well, the story behind Sheroes Hangout Cafe is beyond inspirational. The …
We’ve all seen it a hundred time on television, postcards, advertising, and posters, but it is a place I never thought I would end up visiting. It is fast-becoming the theme of the year. The Taj Mahal is one of the wonders of the world. And in the middle of the summer, I found myself …
Varanasi was mental. In a good way. Traffic, cows, rubbish, noise, dust, animals, vendors and of course the excruciating heat slowly wear you down day by day. However, I honestly had a great time in Varanasi, but my 10 days in the holy city were challenging to say the least. Everybody always says backpacking in …
Thanks so much for sending in questions. I love being able to share my experiences and maybe guide your next adventure. If you are interested in checking out the two previous Q&A posts I’ve published you can view them here: The first Q&A I did all about me, my life of travel and how I …
When I found out there was a huge bungee jump in Nepal not far from Kathmandu, I knew it was on the cards. The jump is located on a suspension bridge, which hangs 160m above the Bhote Kosi River. The raging rapids in the canyon below make the jump exhilarating but quite intimidating. I decided …
I did two crazy things this week. One of them involved smuggling illegal goods into India and the other was located on a 160m-high bridge above a raging river. Having just arrived back from the EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK I didn’t waste any time. The next day I took off with my trekking guide to the …
I set off for the adventure of a lifetime into the Himalayas. Of course, I carried with me more camera equipment than clothes, although that doesn’t say much considering I had two outfits. I had no idea what I was in for as I embarked on a journey to Everest Base Camp. I think I …
This edition of ‘THE WEEKLY‘ lets me reflect on seven of my favorite days of travel so far. Last week I spoke about the struggles of sickness I had during the early stages of the hike. They were no joke, but I had now brushed them off and the final days of climbing were out …
The 47th edition of ‘The Weekly‘ is a little late. But I promise I have a good reason for the delay. I’ve just arrived back this morning from a 12-day trek through the Himalayas to Mt. Everest Base Camp. It was as epic as you might imagine. There were moments where it felt as though …
After much contemplation, I bit the bullet and decided what would a trip to Nepal be without some serious trekking in the Himalayas. I decided to tackle the Everest Base Camp although there were other enticing options. There’s something grand about Everest, the tallest peak in the world. So this is my chance to get …