‘Be aware that everyone will stare at you. Don’t take any pictures and keep your head low for any hanging cables. The passageways may be narrow and the stench may be not what you’re used to so remember this is their home.’ ‘Right’ I said preparing myself for visiting Dharavi Mumbai, the second largest slum… Continue Reading…
When entering Mumbai International Airport there is a sign that asks for any feedback or suggestions on improvements within the airport. Maybe I should recommend that the Immigration Officer could actually be awake upon my arrival at his counter. I had to wake him up to stamp me into the country! I’m back in a crazy… Continue Reading…
This has to be the most iconic image of Bhutan, one which stirred my fascination for Bhutan many years before. Now six years later, I am trekking my way up the mountain to experience Tiger Nest Monastery for myself. Perched on a hillside, this monastery stands over 2000m above sea level and it is said that Guru… Continue Reading…
The board flashes at me ‘Drukair flight boarding.’ I look at my Eticket – 12.05pm still hours to go. But there is no 12.05pm Drukair flight on the departures board. There is only one at 9.15am that is now boarding. My heart starts to beat faster. ‘It must be wrong,’ I think and scan the… Continue Reading…
Nepal is an amazing country for trekking. In this article, I share my experience of trekking in Nepal. From yoga trekking to hiking Nagarkot. Get a discount on Everest Base Camp treks too! Trekking in Nepal ‘Have I got a leech?’ asked one of our group calmly. Our tour guide lifted up her trouser leg… Continue Reading…
In this article, I share my experience of teaching English in Nepal. I lived in a Nepalese Buddhist Nunnery and taught English to Buddhist nuns for a month. I hope this inspires you to volunteer in Nepal. Teaching English in Nepal I feel the hot liquid as it runs down the back of my throat… Continue Reading…
I spent a month living in Nepal and travelling around the country solo. I share my solo travel Nepal experience and funny stories to inspire you to visit Nepal My Solo Travel Nepal Experience I’ve arrived in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal; a small country landlocked between the two giants that are China and India…. Continue Reading…
South Korea is a wonderful destination for solos as it’s safe and cultural. I share the funny stories of my solo trip to Korea to inspire you to visit. When Your Plans Change So, I am nearly at the end of my month in Mongolia and ready to venture onto my next destination: Tibet. Only…… Continue Reading…
If you are planning a trip to Seoul in South Korea, I recommend taking one of the DMZ tours Korea. I share my experience of this world renowned border Ever kept a secret from your loved one? Imagine having a secret so big that your lives could be in danger if you ever told. This… Continue Reading…
I spent a month living and working in Mongolia with a TV station. In this post, I share stories of my time volunteering in Mongolia Now I know why this place is called the Land of the Blue Sky: every morning I wake up to another blue sky with the sun shining in this country… Continue Reading…
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