The first thing you’ll notice about Kathmandu is the dust. Walking around the city, everyone – tourists and locals alike – walks with masks stretched across their faces. Horses, motorbikes and cars trundle past, leaving gritty clouds in their wake. Spend any longer than an hour walking around, and you’ll begin to feel the dirt… Continue reading Evidence of the Earthquake in Kathmandu
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Sugar, Spice and All Things Nice in Udaipur
Being British, Indian food holds a special place in my heart. In April last year, when I first got home after seven months in South America, my first wish (apart from a hot bath) was to be taken to the local curry house for a welcome home feast. That’s why, on planning my trip to… Continue reading Sugar, Spice and All Things Nice in Udaipur
Superficial Scenes in Canggu
I’m writing out of order. We’re skipping Thailand, Australia and a night in Singapore that I probably won’t blog about anyway because I spent the majority of it in a windowless room about the size of a toilet cubicle. We’re leapfrogging over my flirtation with snowboarding in France, and how I now come complete with… Continue reading Superficial Scenes in Canggu
An Ancient Sunrise at Angkor Wat
Cambodia. Over the last two weeks since I returned, I’ve been procrastinating over how to capture my week there in writing. I thought one blog post would cover it, but trying to commit everything to a page is highlighting the diversity between the ancient beauty of Siem Reap and the still-raw history of Phnom Penh.… Continue reading An Ancient Sunrise at Angkor Wat
Bikes and Booze – it must be Mendoza
I was VERY excited about Mendoza. For me, it was the place that most truly embodied all of the things that drew me to Argentina: red wine, steak, and the afternoon nap. In my imagination, it was a place where the streets ran ruby red with Malbec as gauchos galloped down them flinging vast hunks… Continue reading Bikes and Booze – it must be Mendoza
First Impressions of Bogotá
I admit that when I woke up yesterday morning, I was feeling as beige as the endless procession of food I’d consumed since leaving London. Whether it was a combination of the altitude, jetlag or the surprisingly cold weather, I wasn’t as excited as I usually am to be in a new city. However, now coming up on… Continue reading First Impressions of Bogotá
