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Our Time in Baku, Azerbaijan Our Time in Baku, Azerbaijan A story of ancient charm and modern wonder Our time in Baku, Azerbaijan unveiled a captivating mix of ancient history and modern innovation, blending vibrant culture with stunning cityscapes. Arriving in the city felt like stepping into a place where […]
Travelling in Azerbaijan: A Country of Contrasts and Extreme Wealth Travelling in Azerbaijan A Country of Contrasts and Extreme Wealth We landed at Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku in the afternoon, and our Airbnb host had arranged a car to collect us — a nice change from the usual […]
Travelling In Azerbaijan – Travel Stories
Visiting Moscow, Russia: Red Square, The Kremlin & Soviet Weirdness Visiting Moscow, Russia The weirdest apartment we’ve ever stayed in and non-stop rain We caught the night train from St Petersburg to Moscow, our last train trip on the great train journey across Russia. We arrived in Moscow at the […]
Visiting Moscow Russia – The Ultimate Guide
St Petersburg: Russia’s Most Beautiful City St Petersburg: Russia’s Most Beautiful City Palaces, canals, White Nights and the magnificent Hermitage — one of the world’s most sophisticated cities I’ve never really had a bucket list, but St Petersburg has fascinated me since I was 15 years old. My high school […]
The Best 6 Days In St Petersburg: Stories From Russia
Across Russia on the Trans-Siberian Railway Across Russia on the Trans-Siberian Railway In June 2019 we crossed two thirds of Russia — over 6000 kilometres, nearly 4000 of those on the legendary Trans-Siberian Railway We entered Russia from Mongolia at Khyagr and our first major stop was Irkutsk and the […]
Across Russia On A Train – Travel Stories
Five Days in Listvyanka: Lake Baikal’s Stunning Shores Five Days in Listvyanka: Lake Baikal’s Stunning Shores Stunning Scenery, Delicious Fresh (and Smoked) Fish, Cute Freshwater Seals, and Dodgy Accommodation Listvyanka is a small village on the banks of Lake Baikal, about 1.5 hours from Irkutsk. Thanks to its proximity to […]
Beautiful Lake Baikal Russia – Travel Stories
48 Hours in Irkutsk: Wooden Architecture and Siberian Life 48 Hours in Irkutsk: Wooden Architecture and Siberian Life Cold showers, beautiful decaying wooden houses, and first impressions of Eastern Siberia By the time we reached the hostel in Irkutsk, we were hot and exhausted. Our rooms were downstairs with almost […]
48 Hours In Irkutsk Russia – Travel Stories
A Night Train to Irkutsk: 23 Hours on the Trans-Siberian Railway A Night Train to Irkutsk: 23 Hours on the Trans-Siberian Railway From Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia to Irkutsk, Russia 23 Hours • 1,029 KM The day dawned bright and warm on our last morning in Ulaanbaatar. We enjoyed a final coffee […]
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Gobi Desert Day 11 | Hustai National Park to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia Gobi Desert Day 11 Hustai National Park to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia Travelling In The Gobi Desert Day 11: Hustai National Park to Ulaanbaatar (The Last Day) Distance: 140 km The Final Adventure: Farewell to the Gobi Our last day dawned […]
Travelling In The Gobi Desert Day 11 – Travel Stories
Gobi Desert Day 10 | Hustai National Park, Mongolia Gobi Desert Day 10 Hustai National Park, Mongolia Travelling In The Gobi Desert Day 10: Holy Mountain to Hustai National Park Distance: 240 km On our tenth day, we set out in search of the elusive Takhi, the last truly wild […]
Travelling In The Gobi Desert Day 10 – Travel Stories
Gobi Desert Days 8 & 9 | Flaming Cliffs to Holy Mountain, Mongolia Gobi Desert Days 8 & 9 Flaming Cliffs to Holy Mountain, Mongolia Travelling In The Gobi Desert Days 8 & 9: Flaming Cliffs to Holy Mountain Southern Gobi, Distance: 400 km We awoke to a breathtakingly clear […]
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Gobi Desert Day 7 | Flaming Cliffs (Bayanzag), Mongolia Gobi Desert Day 7 Flaming Cliffs (Bayanzag), Southern Gobi, Mongolia Travelling In The Gobi Desert Day Seven: From Khongoryn Els Sand Dunes to the Flaming Cliffs Southern Gobi, Distance: 170 km The next morning greeted us with clear, sunny skies and […]
Travelling In The Gobi Desert Day 7 – Travel Stories
Gobi Desert Day 6 | Khongoryn Els Sand Dunes, Mongolia Gobi Desert Day 6 Khongoryn Els Sand Dunes (Duut Mankhan, The Singing Dunes), Southern Gobi, Mongolia Travelling In The Gobi Desert Day Six: Yolyn Am to Khongoryn Els Sand Dunes (Duut Mankhan, The Singing Dunes) Southern Gobi, Distance: 250 km […]
Travelling In The Gobi Desert Day 6 – Travel Stories
Gobi Desert Day 5 | Yolyn Am Ice Canyon, Mongolia Gobi Desert Day 5 Yolyn Am Ice Canyon, Southern Gobi, Mongolia Travelling In The Gobi Desert Day Five: White Cliffs to Ice Canyon (Yolyn Am) Central Gobi, Distance: 240 km Shower Day! On day five, our destination was one of […]
Travelling In The Gobi Desert Day 5 – Travel Stories
Gobi Desert Day 4 | White Cliffs (Tsagaan Suvarga), Mongolia Gobi Desert Day 4 White Cliffs (Tsagaan Suvarga), Central Gobi, Mongolia Travelling In The Gobi Desert Day Four: Ich Gazaryn Chuluu National Park to White Cliffs, Distance: 220 km We woke to the sight of camels wandering through the ancient […]
Travelling In The Gobi Desert Day 4 – Travel Stories
Gobi Desert Day 3 | Ich Gazaryn Chuluu National Park, Mongolia Gobi Desert Day 3 Ich Gazaryn Chuluu National Park, Eastern Gobi, Mongolia Traveling in the Gobi Desert Day 3: Ich Nacht Nature Reserve to Ich Gazaryn Chuluu National Park Eastern Gobi, Distance: 280 km On the third day in […]
Travelling In The Gobi Desert Day 3 – Travel Stories
Gobi Desert Day 2 | Ich Nacht Nature Reserve, Mongolia Gobi Desert Day 2 Ich Nacht Nature Reserve, Eastern Gobi, Mongolia Traveling in the Gobi Desert Day 2: Ich Nacht Nature Reserve, Eastern Gobi On our second day in the Gobi Desert, we journeyed from Ich Nacht Nature Reserve to […]
Travelling In The Gobi Desert Day 2 – Travel Stories
Gobi Desert Day 1: Ulaanbaatar to Ich Nart Nature Reserve | Mongolia Gobi Desert Day 1 Ulaanbaatar to Ich Nart Nature Reserve, Mongolia Our Gobi Desert adventure began on a biting cold and windy day in Ulaanbaatar. We set off for Ich Nart Nature Reserve in the Eastern Gobi, hoping […]
Travelling In The Gobi Desert Day 1 – Travel Stories
Eleven Days in the Gobi Desert | Mongolia Eleven Days in the Gobi Desert Travel the Gobi Desert, Mongolia In May 2019, four friends set off on an ambitious overland journey from Mongolia to Istanbul. Our adventure began in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia’s fascinating, slightly chaotic, and endlessly energetic capital city. We […]
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Exploring Ulaanbaatar: A Cultural Adventure | Mongolia Exploring Ulaanbaatar A Cultural Adventure in Mongolia Our time in Ulaanbaatar was a vibrant mix of local culture, captivating sights, and unexpected delights. From hearty traditional meals to spontaneous karaoke nights and historic landmarks, the city offered a perfect blend of modern energy […]
A Trip To Ulaanbaatar Mongolia – Travel Stories
Unveiling Port Arthur: Tasmania’s Dark History and Scenic Beauty Unveiling Port Arthur: Tasmania’s Dark History and Scenic Beauty A haunting penal colony, convict ruins, and stunning coastal views on the Tasman Peninsula When our friends from overseas arrived eager to experience Australia beyond its beaches and cities, we knew exactly […]
Haunting Port Arthur Tasmania – Travel Stories
Discovering FIJI Explore Fiji’s Fascinating History, Delicious Cuisine, and Rich Cultural Traditions: Discover How Indigenous Heritage, Colonial Influences, and Local Festivals Shape This South Pacific Paradise’s Unique Identity and Flavor. Fiji Travel Guides Uncover Fiji’s Rich History, Flavorful Cuisine, and Vibrant Culture Fiji, an idyllic archipelago in the […]
Fiji: Heritage, Flavors, Traditions – The Ultimate Guide
Vanuatu Getaway: Overwater Bungalows, Blue Lagoons & Island Adventures Vanuatu Getaway: Overwater Bungalows, Blue Lagoons & Island Adventures Escaping Sydney for overwater bungalows, local markets, and a memorable tour around Efate Our trip to Vanuatu was a much-needed escape from the increasing hustle and stress of Sydney. With traffic getting […]
Serene Vanuatu Escape – Travel Stories
Experience Vanuatu: Culture, Cuisine, and Colonial History in the South Pacific Experience Vanuatu: Culture, Cuisine, and Colonial History in the South Pacific Traditional Melanesian heritage, kava ceremonies, and island flavors in this Pacific paradise Vanuatu, a lush archipelago in the South Pacific, is a captivating blend of vibrant culture and […]
Vanuatu: History, Cuisine, Culture – Travel Stories
Our Honest Experience on Gili Trawangan Our Honest Experience on Gili Trawangan Beautiful beaches, vibrant marine life… but one major issue We arrived on Gili Trawangan in the Gili Islands from Bali, filled with anticipation and curiosity about what all the hype was about. As we stepped onto the island, […]
Gilie Islands Indonesia – Travel Stories
Our Return to Bali: Alam Indah & Alam Gili Our Return to Bali: Alam Indah & Alam Gili A peaceful and heartfelt escape in 2018 We came back to Bali in early 2018 for a well-deserved rest. Our primary motive wasn’t just to visit Bali, but to spend some time […]
Ubud Bali Indonesia – Travel Stories
Falling Under Rome’s Spell Again: Rediscovering the Eternal City Falling Under Rome’s Spell Again: Rediscovering the Eternal City Trastevere apartment, iconic sights, authentic trattorias, and perfect gelato It had been quite a few years since I last visited Rome, and once again, I fell completely under her spell. The Eternal […]
Rome Italy – Travel Stories
Rediscovering Lucca: From Winter Memories to Springtime Charm Rediscovering Lucca: From Winter Memories to Springtime Charm Our return to the charming Tuscan city in 2021, with memories from our 2017 visit Lucca Revisited – Summer 2021 We returned to Lucca for a week in the summer of 2021 on our […]
Lucca Tuscany Italy – Travel Stories
Discovering Corsica: Bastia’s Blend of French and Italian Charm Discovering Corsica: Bastia’s Blend of French and Italian Charm From Napoleon’s statue to cobbled streets and an unexpected Laotian meal Corsica, a Mediterranean island with a unique blend of French and Italian influences, has a fascinating history. Having been under Italian […]
Discovering Bastia Corsica France – Travel Stories
Never Say Never: Our Unexpected Trip to Ubud, Bali Never Say Never: Our Unexpected Trip to Ubud, Bali From “I’ll never go to Bali” to a surprisingly peaceful escape I said I’d never do it, never ever go to Bali. Too many unruly tourists, too much commercialism, and an overload […]
Bali Indonesia – Travel Stories
Ao Nang Beach, Krabi, Thailand: A Relaxing, Rainy Getaway Ao Nang Beach, Krabi, Thailand: A Relaxing, Rainy Getaway A Journey Through South East Asia From Bangkok to Ao Nang Beach, Krabi, we experienced a rainy retreat, quirky hotel quirks, and stunning scenery. After two months of adventure, we look back […]
Ao Nang Beach Krabi Thailand – Travel Stories
Bangkok: From Disappointment to Discovery—A Culinary Journey Bangkok: From Disappointment to Discovery—A Culinary Journey A Journey Through South East Asia Bangkok always holds a special place in our hearts, especially for its vibrant food scene. On this visit, we were eager to revisit Aquatini, our favorite riverside restaurant known for […]
