Inspiration

Steeply angled conical roofs litter the hillside as though they are an invasive species of mushroom. Cobbled streets wind across the horizon. Seemingly endless rows of white limestone dwellings are…

Monasteries dating back as far as 1356 sit perched on rocky monoliths that tower high above the haze in the valley below. Ancient cave dwellings, continuously inhabited for over 50,000…

Travel bucket lists are my ultimate clickbait. Nothing is more likely to have me feverishly reaching for my mouse than ‘The Top destinations to Visit in 2018’ or ‘The Most…

The turquoise geothermally heated 37-39°C (99–102 °F) swimming waters of Iceland’s man-made Blue Lagoon are a modern-day international phenomenon and Iceland’s #1 tourist attraction. Without exception, not a day goes…

Once upon a time there was a lush, fertile valley and in the very centre of that valley was a small hill. The hill, which sat in the middle of…

Costa Rica only accounts for 0.03% of the earth’s surface, and yet (depending on your source) it manages to pack an enormous 4% to 6% of the world’s biodiversity into…

From the bustling Arabic market place of Mutrah Souk where the fragrant frankincense wafts through the air, the beautiful intricacy of the city’s forts and mosques, to the turquoise sheltered…

Africa has had a tight grip on me for quite a few years now, and I get withdrawal symptoms if I’m away from visiting that vast, diverse continent for too…

If you’re heading to the Kathmandu Valley, then there’s a strong chance you’ve booked yourself on to a trekking holiday in the Himalayas. The capital city is the primary entry…

As I gingerly approached the ledge and peered down at the rickety wooden ladder that delved into the 100 foot deep lava hole, I wondered if this latest life choice…