From the Wild to the Waters:  Lake Naivasha Kenya

The sun rose slowly over the golden plains of the Maasai Mara, casting long shadows across the dew-laced grass. Our bags were packed, our hearts still echoing with the roar of lions and the colours and contours of the wild. The Mara had left its mark—raw, wild, and soul-stirring. But the adventure wasn’t over. Ahead…

Royal Encounters at Leh. Ladakh India

It’s day one, and the excitement is palpable as we, a group of twelve thrill-seeking, like-minded friends, set off on our seven-day motorbike tour through the enchanting land of Ladakh. This trip has been put together by the most attentive Raj from https://himalayantrekkers.com Leaving steaming Delhi (42°C) in the morning aboard a Spice Jet domestic flight…

Star Beds and Bush Baths. Belihuloya Sri Lanka

COVID-19 disrupted a lot of my travel plans throughout 2021. The frequent lockdowns and travel restrictions meant that pre-booked destinations had to be postponed indefinitely. One of which was my trip to the Ahaspokuna in Belihuloya where I was to go in April 2021. Now, nine months later, I am finally on my way. There…

Myth and Magic. Athens Greece

God distributed soil through a sieve and used the remaining stones to build Greece states a Greek legend.   So when ancient Greek philosopher Thales of Miletus (643-548 BC) said “the world is wonderful because it is a creation of God” he probably was referring to his own country. My flight from Bari, Italy touches down…

Everest Base Camp. Tibet China 

Everest Base Camp. EBC they call it. I’ve seen pictures and dreamt of visiting this highly elevated location (no pun intended). Now here I am, en route…  I leave Lhasa to the Everest Base Camp via Shigatze. There are 11 of us in this bus and after five days together in Lhasa, we have become good friends…

The Day I Skydived. Bovec Slovenia

I would like to consider myself to be a somewhat-of-a-daredevil. I am up for a challenge and will try anything provided it will not disfigure, maim, or hurt me. At my age, I will also tend to be a bit more careful in what I do. Back in 2016, I was on another one of…