A small town between Rio and Sao Paulo is the perfect stop for the weary traveller. Paraty has become a popular tourist spot with beaches mixing with history.
The secret playground of South America
Away from Punta del Este Punta del Este is the typical beach holiday in Uruguay. But it’s not the best. Here, the sands stretch for kilometres. Waves crash onto the shore, filling the air with thunder and the smell of salt. Birds fly overhead while fish leap from the water. The sun rises in the […]
The Russians are coming
There’s something you notice pretty quickly when you get to the beach town of Nha Trang in Vietnam – everything’s in Russian!
Lost in their own little world
The backpacker retreat of Sihanoukville is an interesting place to watch the social interactions of the backpackers. It all centres on Serendipity Beach.
What? Beaches in Myanmar?
Beaches are not what you first think of when you think of Myanmar. But it’s got a coastline with plenty of beautiful and relatively uncrowded spots.
The most beautiful beach I’ve ever seen
The unique colour of the sand at Pink Beach in Komodo National Park makes it one of the most beautiful beaches. There’s also amazing snorkelling.
Getting crabs in Cambodia
The Cambodian beachside town of Kep is popular amongst the locals and foreigners. But the real drawcard here is not the sand and the surf – it’s the food!
Malaysia’s ultimate tropical getaway
You can only get to these islands by boat. There are no roads and very little wifi. And it’s paradise!
Sri Lanka waves
I trace the shore for hours before turning around. Along the sand, across rocks, through shallow waters, on the road, through grassy gardens I go.