This month I’ve been asked to take part in the *Asiana sweepstakes for Webjet. This means I’m on Youtube again! But instead of talking about solo travel, I’m speaking about culture, adventure, shopping and relaxation in Asia instead. If you’re thinking of travelling to Asia, here’s some tips to get the most out of your trip…. Continue Reading…
‘Mongolia?’ people had said when I told them that I was going there for a month. ‘Where’s that?’ Before I left home it had got me thinking: why was I going to Mongolia? Such an unusual destination to decide to live and work but I was drawn by the fascination of this unfamiliar place, to a… Continue Reading…
With just only one week to go until the elections on 28th June – political news is dominating the TV and there’s no shortage of parties to choose from. There’s the: The Democratic Party The Mongolian People’s Party The Mongolian Social Democratic Party< The Conservative United Party The Civil Will-Green Party The Mongolian Green Party… Continue Reading…
With just only one week to go until the elections on 28th June – political news is dominating the TV and there’s no shortage of parties to choose from. There’s the: The Democratic Party The Mongolian People’s Party The Mongolian Social Democratic Party< The Conservative United Party The Civil Will-Green Party The Mongolian Green Party… Continue Reading…
So, I am nearly at the end of my month in Mongolia and ready to venture onto my next destination: Tibet. Only… There is a slight problem. Due to the increase in monks self-immolating (setting themselves on fire in protest), the Chinese Government have put restrictions on tourists visiting this once peaceful land. With my itinerary… Continue Reading…
So, I am nearly at the end of my month in Mongolia and ready to venture onto my next destination: Tibet. Only… There is a slight problem. Due to the increase in monks self-immolating (setting themselves on fire in protest), the Chinese Government have put restrictions on tourists visiting this once peaceful land. With my itinerary… Continue Reading…
So, I was back on the horse, travelling 9kms across lush countryside to the bus stop to take me back to the city. But this time I had been shown how to ride the horse properly and was sat up straight with my heels down. This time I had no smelly horse and no hat to… Continue Reading…
So, I was back on the horse, travelling 9kms across lush countryside to the bus stop to take me back to the city. But this time I had been shown how to ride the horse properly and was sat up straight with my heels down. This time I had no smelly horse and no hat to… Continue Reading…
It was the end of my 4 day adventure in the Mongolian countryside. I had had an insight into the real Mongolia: how the nomads had lived for hundreds of years and frankly – I was impressed. Ever resourceful and using everything nature gave them from burning dung to light their stoves, to the numerous… Continue Reading…
They were eyeing each over up, making weird, tribal noises to scare off their rivals. I was caught in a cross fire between two gangs. The air was tense and as they stepped closer to each other, my instinct was telling me to run. But if I drew attention to myself, would they come for… Continue Reading…
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