It’s notoriously difficult to guarantee close encounters with wildlife. There are simply too many variables – the weather, the behaviour of the animals and the activities of nearby humans. However, Tungog Rainforest Eco Camp, located deep in the Bornean rainforest, must be one of the best places to see animals such as orangutans in their […]
Asia
Kicking back in Kerala
For all its undoubted beauty, a trip through India is occasionally wearing. The long distances, communication difficulties and pushy street vendors can frustrate even the most enthusiastic traveller. Not to mention the ever-present prospect of an upset stomach lying just around the corner. After two weeks of sightseeing, travelling from Mumbai to ancient ruins, tea […]
Ooty: A town of contrasts
Located in southern India, south west of Bangalore, Ooty’s calling card is its range of hiking routes through tea plantations and hillside villages. While my girlfriend Sarah and I had predicted the imminent commencement of Diwali might limit our options, it still seemed incredibly difficult to find information about where to walk. It was frustrating […]
Seoul
The first thing that hits you when you arrive in the city is the sheer size of the place. Seoul is a city of over 25 million people – and you can tell. In many city centres tourists don’t need public transport to get around. Here, walking between stations often feels like a trek. Although […]
Kuala Lumpur
In my mind, Kuala Lumpur has always conjured up images of a distant and exotic land. Perhaps it’s because of the name’s similarity with koala bears. Or maybe it’s my childhood memories of watching athletes perform at the 1998 Commonwealth Games in the city, a faraway land I couldn’t place on the map. Consequently, it’s […]
Singapore
I didn’t do much research prior to my trip and I arrived in Singapore expecting to find a sterile city filled with regulations, epitomized by its stringent anti-chewing gum legislation. As a consequence of my parents moving to Hong Kong a few years ago, I have spent considerable time there and I’m aware that Singapore’s recent […]