In the jungle, the mighty jungle… Spotting orangutans in the Borneo rainforest
The trip to Borneo really couldn’t have had a better start, we had been away from the chaos of Dubai for a week, escaping into the deep blue of the […]
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Thrills & spills in Snake Canyon: Canyoning, hiking and offroading in Oman
I’m always keen to find an excuse to escape from the city, and my birthday provided the perfect opportunity to go a bit further than I perhaps would have done […]
Nepalese nuptials – a reason to return
The return to Nepal was a fantastic experience, sadly the trip was only four and a half days, but as guests of a traditional wedding we had a rare and privileged […]
Camping in the UAE & Oman
The stunning backdrop of last week’s mammoth Wadi Bih Run triggered memories of many fantastic camping trips in the area and inspired me to share my recommendations now before the […]
Namaste Nepal – 9 highlights of the real Land of Smiles
Nepal has become one of my favourite countries in the world, the Nepalese being the most friendly people I have ever met… And I’m heading back there next month – this […]
Wet and wild – top 3 watersports in the UAE
I love being outdoors and doing something active with my free time, the only issue with this is the climate of the place I call home. Desert dwellers are not usually […]
Diving UAE & Oman – 5 of the best dive sites around
I know watersports don’t typically spring to mind when thinking of activities in desert locations, but the Middle East has some fantastic dive sites across the Red Sea, Arabian Sea […]
