When you get to Kerala, you will see photographs of brightly coloured performers in voluptuous and ornate outfits, but where can you see it, what does it mean and what are its historical origins? Watching a traditional Kathakali show was…
How to make sure that your whale watching tour is enjoyable and ethical
Whale-watching is one of the most fascinating wildlife experiences that you can have while travelling, but it’s important that the whales are protected and that you have an enjoyable experience while out at sea. Whales are our biggest and brightest…
The 5 best Sri Lankan beaches to visit with kids
I am currently in beautiful Sri Lanka and I was surprised at what an excellent child-friendly destination it has become. I shouldn’t have been, of course, as it’s an incredible country with tonnes of beaches, breezy hill towns, jungles and…
My love letter to lube
I recently stayed at a hotel in Myanmar that gave away complimentary lubricant in the bathroom, along with the obligatory toothpaste, shampoo and soap combo. Complimentary lube. It even told me that I had nice hair (it didn’t but I…
The easiest, lightest and cheapest wildlife photography kit for travelling
I love doing wildlife photography while travelling but I don’t want to have to take heavy equipment with me, especially while trekking and as I’m on a tight budget so I want something that is reasonably priced. I wanted to…
What I learnt from going on a tour of Mumbai’s Dharavi slum in South India
When I read about the Dharavi Slum tour I really wanted to go, which sounds like an odd thing to do as a tourist but let me explain why I visited India’s biggest slum in Mumbai and what I learnt from…