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South America

South America - The Highlights
My take on the best there is to see on a trip through Latin America.

South America - How much does it cost?
Help plan your budget with my look at costs around the continent.

The Galapagos for Independent Travellers
How to see the islands without being tied to tour boat itineraries.

The Salar de Uyuni for Independent Travellers
How to choose a tour and what it's like to spend three days in a high altitude wilderness.

Why not try Colombia?
If you're going to South America, consider Colombia.

Visiting Colombia - some tips.
Some ideas on places to visit, with lots of comments from other travellers.

Colombia - the real risk
Putting the risk of travelling everywhere in perspective.

Pampas tours from Rurrenabaque, Bolivia
What are river and pampas tours really like?

Boat Trip to the Amazon
Experience a three day boat trip down the Rio Madeira, a tributary of the Amazon to the city of Manaus.

Briefing for a descent into Hell
Visiting the silver mines at Posati is one of the things to do in Bolivia.Discover what it's like.

Cusco Peru - Tourist City
Lots to discover in this lovely city, a place to recharge the batteries, if you can escape the Pan Pipers.

Frey Bentos
Know the name? Its a real place with an important role in South American history.  Gallery

Paraguay
What's it like in this oddball  country that few travellers visit?

Argentina
My impressions on one of the nicest countries on earth. Gallery

The Latin American Suicide Shower
Discover a unique part of travelling in South America.

Extortion - Andean Style
A less pleasant but very common aspect of travelling.

Africa

Rwanda
My visit to Africa's Heart of Darkness

The Sudan English Teachers Scheme
My impressions of the two years I spent working as a teacher in the Sudan.

Africa by overland truck - 2010
A new truck trip, this time in East Africa, whats new and is it still fun?

Africa by overland truck
A convenient way to see the continent, but how much fun is it?

Africa by overland truck - Two
A follow up to the first article, written a couple of weeks later. See also the orginal posts and the reaction to them.

South Africa - the Backpacker Experience
A wonderful country, but not a great experience if you're on a budget.

Zanzibar
The mystic isle, with the medieval streets of Stone Town to it's snow white sandy beaches

Hogsback in the Eastern Cape
Get off the beaten track and experience some great wilderness walking.

Tunisia
There's more to this country than the beach.  Gallery

Asia

The New India
How India is changing but also remaining set in its ways.

Namaste - Impressions of Nepal
Travelling in this fantastic county, the ultimate great outdoors.

Islands of the Mekong
Once one of the lost corners of Asia, now a great place to discover. Gallery

Learning to cook Indian in India
It seems complicated, but these cookery schools in Udaipur will get you started.

Khao San Road - Bangkok
One of the great travellers meeting places. Gallery

Hoi An and Hue - Vietnam
Two ancient Vietnam cities now taken over by tourists.  Gallery

Back to Malaysia
My impressions on how Malaysia has changed.

Middle East​

Banksy in Bethlehem 
The Secretive British Artist at work in the Palestinian Occupied Territories.

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​Trekking

Trekking to Everest

Part One - Jiri to Junbesi

Part Two - Junbesi to Namche Bazar

Part Three - Namche to Everest

Everest - Trekking Practicalities

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Trekking in Western Crete
A lovely island and some great trekking, I've been going there since 1988. Gallery

A Three day trek in the Parque Nacional Natural de Los Nevados - Colombia.
A tough but worthwhile trek in the Andes.

Trekking from Cusco to Lamay - Peru
A great trek from the outskirts of Cusco to the Sacred Valley.

Trekking in Colca Canyon - Peru
Tea House trekking in this beautiful valley.

Trekking in the Sierra Norte - Mexico
Explore these forested mountains and their unique communities close to Oaxaca.

Climbing on Mt Psilortis and the White Mountains - Crete
Taking the E4 route up Crete's highest mountain.                        Gallery

United Kingdom

A Visit to Wadworthshire
Visit my home town of Devizes, Wiltshire and its unique Victorian brewery.

General Articles

Security for travellers - staying safe on the road
Advice gathered over the years on keeping yourself and your property safe when travelling.

When it's time to head home
Some tips to help you cope with the return home after a long trip.

The Elixir of Life
​My lifelong love affair with my best friend - Coffee.