Trapped Again – Between a Himalayan Storm and a Rather Large Cat
Following on from the dramas getting to Kathmandu, Muz and Dan reminisce on the trip from Kathmandu to Lukla. Somehow they got there, to start a memorable trek to Base Camp and beyond.
India and South Asia
India and South Asia offer some of the most layered travel experiences in the world. This collection covers journeys through India and neighbouring regions, exploring culture, spirituality, landscapes, and life. These stories look beyond highlights to capture the rhythm, complexity, and human encounters that make travel here unforgettable.
Trapped Between Two Superpowers – On a Filthy Plane
In 2017 Muz and his trekking buddy Dan had planned to meet in Kathmandu to do the Everest Base Camp walk. However Dan's trip did not go as planned. In this article, they chat about the experience.
Traffic Jam in Agra – Immersion in Chaos
Allan finds himself in furnace-like gridlock on the way to the Taj Mahal. How will he escape?
Chitwan National Park, Nepal – A brush with death is all in a day’s walk
Muz comes face to face with the wildlife, and the locals, in Chitwan.
Everest Base Camp Trek – A Thirty-Year Interlude
Muz made the trek to Everest Base Camp twice - 30 years apart. Here he looks back on both trips, and how the places and experiences had changed during that period.
Revisiting Childhood Memories of Bangladesh
As a child, Lone lived as an expatriate in rural Bangladesh. Read about her visit to her old home where she reconnected with family friends and even her old doctor.
Getting By In Rajasthan
Rajasthan’s rural entrepreneurs craft soap, incense and ornaments while battling unfair lending — stories of resilience, faith and community on India’s sun-baked plains.
Fort Sinaghad: 1000 Years of Empires and Battles
Ramble across 1000 years of conquering and re-conquering. Enjoy a meal with an amazing view.