Off the beaten path Articles

All, Destinations, Islands and Beaches, New Zealand, Oceania, Off the beaten path, Wildlife and Nature

Falling in love with New Plymouth, Taranaki

Whilst many will say Mount Taranaki, always standing proudly in the middle of the region yet often hidden in cloud, is the jewel of Taranaki's crown, I'd have to disagree. New Plymouth is a city that seems to be evolving, fast, making it my favourite city in Aotearoa.

Adventure, All, Destinations, Middle East, Off the beaten path, Oman, Reviews, Wildlife and Nature

10 Reasons why you need to Travel Oman ASAP+ 1 Video

Oman. I have no words yet, but I have tried to throw some together with this road trip video. If it is not on your list you need to change that pronto...

Albania, All, Destinations, Europe, Off the beaten path, Wildlife and Nature

Video: Lake Komani Albania – Boat tour perfection

Lake Komani, where to start? When I drove into Albania I had no idea I was about to take one of the most beautiful boat rides of my life. Luckily, I filmed it so you can take it too...

Albania, All, Art and Culture, City Breaks, Destinations, Europe, Off the beaten path

Is Berat, Albania the Balkans cutest city?

'Our guest house is in the Castle' I slowly repeated to the police man again. He wagged his finger at me, waved his hands around in the air like a snake and then grinned like a big kid. We would learn that translated to 'Move your god damn car...'

All, Art and Culture, Destinations, Israel / Palestine, Middle East, Off the beaten path, Stories & Faces

Palestine: Jericho and the unexpected west bank

People drank coffee, tea or the locally brewed beer. Shop keepers laugh as they exchange banter with their customers. It was a normal day in the West Bank...

Adventure, All, Destinations, Indonesia, Off the beaten path, Wildlife and Nature

49 Reasons to visit Indonesia

With 17,000+ Islands cutting it down to 49 reasons was no easy task. But, just in case I don't make myself clear. The memo is: Clear your diary and get straight to Indonesia...

All, Asia, Destinations, Laos, Off the beaten path, Photography

Laos in photos: 20 postcards from lesser-visited Southeast Asia

A Laos travel guide through Photography. From Touristy Luang Prabang down to the less discovered south of this magical South East Asian country

Adventure, All, Asia, Destinations, Indonesia, Islands and Beaches, Off the beaten path, Wildlife and Nature

Raja Ampat Indonesia on a Budget

Something you don't often hear is Budget Raja Ampat - However it is possible, here are some tried and tested tips to help you get to these remote islands.

All, Asia, Destinations, Indonesia, Off the beaten path, Wildlife and Nature

Top five things to do in Dieng Plateau, Indonesia

Dieng Plateau, Indonesia located in central Java is well worth a visit. See the volcanic plates, trek mountains and witness colour changing lakes all in one place. Here are five reasons you should visit...

All, Asia, Destinations, Islands and Beaches, Off the beaten path, Sri Lanka, Wildlife and Nature

Tea & Trains: Exploring Sri Lanka Hill Country

The breathtaking train from Kandy to Ella delivers you to Sri Lanka hill country. Tea plantations, rolling hills and a slower pace of life welcome you. This was one of my favourite parts of my journey through Sri Lanka, come find out why.

All, Art and Culture, Asia, Destinations, Myanmar, Off the beaten path, Photography

Myanmar in photos: 20 postcards from the timeless land of temples

'Travel to Myanmar and be rewarded with beautiful smiles, breathtaking sunrises and enchanting history' - Is it really all the guidebooks make it out to be?