Destinations

Everest Base Camp Trek: Days 7 to 10

July 23, 2017 July 21, 2017

So this is where the rubber hits the road and you actually get to Everest Base Camp! Day Seven: The morning was one of…

July 20, 2017 June 18, 2017

About eight years ago I visited Syria and loved it. Damascus was such a vibrant city and so friendly. I had been nervous about…

July 16, 2017 July 21, 2017

Let’s face it luxury is not the first word that comes to mind when you think of Nepal! So I was delighted to find…

July 13, 2017 June 15, 2017

I was lucky enough to visit Syria before the country fell into chaos. Over a five day visit I was blown away by the…

July 9, 2017 July 25, 2017

It gets pretty gross on the Everest Base Camp trek. The first few days are fine – there are showers, you feel ok, you’re…

July 6, 2017 June 10, 2017

Jordan is a stunning country. This photo essay covers images of the Kings Highway, Aqaba and the Dead Sea. And it includes quite a…

July 2, 2017 June 12, 2017

Day 4: Kyanjuma to Tengboche 3867m Day 4 is blessedly more of a half day as the altitude kicks up. It begins with…

June 29, 2017 July 25, 2017

Petra is an amazing archaeological city in Jordan. For many it is best known for its appearance in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade…

June 25, 2017 July 21, 2017

Ah where to begin! Yes you get told that the tea houses on the Everest Base Camp Trek are basic. And Basic they are….

June 22, 2017 July 22, 2017

Borough Market is one of my favourite places in London. I first started going there when I moved to London 14 years ago. Which…