Unsung heroes... in La Paz, Bolivia
Whether it’s London’s red buses or New Delhi’s painted auto rickshaws, big cities can often be recognised by a couple of icons that form...
Taking the bad with the good... in Medellín, Colombia
Ever since I was fifteen and my brother introduced me to what I now consider some of my all time favourite films, Goodfellas, Casino,...
Catching a break... in Venao, Panama
When you’ve been on the go for seven months, there comes a point when sitting awkwardly on stuffy public transport is no longer amusing,...
A change of heart... in Hiroshima, Japan
We all know that life can change in a matter of seconds. Even if you believe, as I do, that everything is just a consequence of an...
Dream a little dream... in Tokyo, Japan
When I eventually managed to open my eyes the day after my 32nd birthday, it took me a while to realise where I was. As I focused on the...
Stars in our eyes... in Hong Kong
“Sunset and evening star, and one clear call for me…” The extract from a poem written by Alfred Lord Tennyson that inspired the name of...
Head over heels... in Sydney
If New York and London were to have a love child, I imagine it would look a lot like Sydney. Joggers bob up and down the promenade of...
Ignorance is bliss... in Fraser Island
Our next destination in Australia was Rainbow Beach where young, overexcited backpackers seemed to be crammed into hostels like sticky...
Swings and Roundabouts... in Airlie Beach
You know you’ve done it before. Whether it was in innocence or just to try your luck. Maybe there were misleading signs, and maybe you...
All that glitters... in Udaipur
I’m sitting on the rooftop of our hotel in Udaipur, India’s answer to Venice, waiting for another picturesque, golden sunset to disappear...
