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Lamu Island, Kenya: Magic and Tourism in 2026
Lamu Island's distinctive magic persists despite tourism growth. A 2000 narrative paired with 2026 travel essentials for Kenya's most atmospheric destination.
Travels without a Plan #2
Bay of Islands and Rotorua I can’t believe that it has only been around 10 days of travelling, I seem to have been on the move for some time, but it’s all fun and its great meeting so many people all doing the same thing. Anyhow, what have I been up to?? Well after Auckland,
Travels Without a Plan #1
Ki Ora from New Zealand Firstly, if anyone ever suggests that it would be a good idea to fly to Auckland directly from London, do them a favour and shoot them first, especially if any of that journey involves using British Airways, what a terrible airline. Qantas, however, is great. Really new, and very helpful
When Adventure Turns Into Misadventure (2/2)
The early trekking part of our trip was not the pure Himalayan adventure we had anticipated but became largely an urban/rural cultural excursion, which in its own right was quite fascinating and certainly wildly different and unfamiliar to us First World types. Were we disappointed because our trip had changed character? A little, yes –
When Adventure Turns Into Misadventure (1/2)
Weather forces a change of plan in a trekking and
Trip to the Tropicana – Havana, Cuba
A visit to the famous Club Tropicana is a must for
The Train from Jakarta to Yogyakarta (2/2)
Thirty minutes passed before the horn sounded and the usual fight to be first on ensued. A short while later we pulled into the large station at Cirebon, which was a classic old Dutch colonial building with wrought iron gates, stained glass windows and a large overall roof. After the usual hoard of sellers, beggars
Buses and Fun, Fun, Fun (1 of 2)
A 48 hour journey from Beruit to Istanbul using lo
Syria in 2026: Palmyra, Damascus, and the Levant's Ancient Heart
Explore Syria's ancient sites through a 2000 narrative, updated with 2026 travel realities and modern accessibility information.
Assad’s Syria (1 of 2)
One week turns into three in this Middle East gem.
Tim and Mari’s World Tour #19
Kampuchea Comedy When travelling in South-East Asia, it is easy to get overwhelmed. The transportation, language, food, and climate are often so different that it is often challenging to remain fresh and eager. Add to this five months of travel, long daily journeys and a sales system based around badgering the consumer, and one can
Tim and Mari’s World Tour #18
Republic of Lao When we got to the Laos border, we thought it was odd that there was three km of "no man’s land" between where we exited China, and where we entered Laos. It was weird, and we had to take a small truck between the two (so we wouldn’t be tempted to enter