yogyakarta market

Yogyakarta’s old market

Shopkeepers sit on stools and sell vegetables, fires burn with pots boiling on top, a woman cuts open a coconut. This is a market as authentic as they come!

italian pilgrimage

Lessons from a pilgrimage

Walking in the footsteps of St Francis through Italy gave me plenty of time to think. It’s left me with some new travel and blogging goals for 2017.

things to do in quebec city

48 hours in Quebec

I’ve got 48 hours to explore Quebec City and the area around it. As well as seeing the historic city, I’m keen to taste some local food and wine!

burana tower

An ancient city in Kyrgyzstan

Near the capital, Bishkek, is Burana Tower, a symbol against the mountains that shows an ancient city that once existed in Kyrgyzstan.

things to do in whistler in summer

48 hours in Whistler

I was given the task of finding out how much you can fit into 48 hours in Whistler in summer. It turns out the ski destination is full of adventure in the warmer months!

mount merapi jeep tour

After the lava

When Indonesia’s Mount Merapi erupted in 2010, lava come pouring down the slopes at 110km/h. The villages in its path didn’t stand a chance!