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More than just Mondays

November 1, 2019 | | Leave A Comment

The best things to do in Dushanbe, Tajikistan

Tajikistan’s capital city, Dushanbe, is undergoing a radical transformation. Here are my tips for exploring it.

The best things to do in Innsbruck

October 29, 2019 | | Leave A Comment

The best things to do in Innsbruck, Austria

From the mountains to the palaces, there are so many things to do in Innsbruck. Here are my tips for how to make the most of your visit!

The best trekking destination you’ve never visited

October 28, 2019 | | 1 Comment

Lakes Loop Trek, Fann Mountains, Tajikistan

With dramatic landscapes, different trail options, and just enough infrastructure – Tajikistan’s Fann Mountains could be the world’s next trekking hotspot.

What’s new at Sculpture by the Sea Bondi in 2019?

October 25, 2019 | | Leave A Comment

Sculpture by the Sea Bondi 2019

Sydney’s Sculpture by the Sea is an annual exhibition of artworks along the stunning coast between Bondi Beach and Tamarama.

The oldest city in Central Asia

October 28, 2019 | | 2 Comments

Sarazm, Tajikistan

The oldest city in Central Asia but not be as famous as the Silk Road centres, but it has its own fascinating story to tell.

The Zugspitze, from top to bottom

October 22, 2019 | | Leave A Comment

Things to do in Tiroler Zugspitz Arena in summer, Austria

In the shadow of the enormous Zugspitze mountain, you’ll find lots to do in this Austrian region in summer – including a unique gondola breakfast.

What’s mine is yours

November 1, 2019 | | 4 Comments

Things to do Nord-Pas de Calais, France

An old mining landscape may see like an odd place for tourism – but it’s actually more beautiful and interesting than you could ever imagine!

The Seven Lakes: My first hiking in Tajikistan

October 28, 2019 | | 3 Comments

Seven Lakes, Tajikistan

Everything you need to know for visiting Seven Lakes in Tajikistan, one of the country’s easiest trekking bases.

Looking beyond the towers

October 14, 2019 | | Leave A Comment

Things to do in San Gimignano, Italy

The hilltop town of San Gimignano is famous for its towers. But there’s much more to this Tuscan treasure than that.

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