The Gone Goat

The lesser known destinations of Europe have a way of taking you by surprise. Here’s the ultimate 7 day Slovenia itinerary covering the greenest places in the country.

Cycling the Danube along Eurovelo route 6 from Vienna to Budapest was a sweatfest! In the peak of the European heatwave, me and my friends had an adventurous dream to bicycle tour this part of the world.

Cycling or Cycle Touring in India is quite the dream: The snow-peaks, the contentment, the thin clear air and general sense of exhilaration teaches you to slow down and appreciate the many colours of nature.

Cycling in stretches as barren as the highest road in the world, Khardung La was the only reminder that this was not that remote and perhaps the 21st century when we had bullets revving during their Leh Ladakh bike trip.

Trekking in the Indian Himalayas via the Chandrashila Trek and Tungnath has a way of changing your perspective of the mountains in the world. Here’s how I trekked to the highest Shiv temple in the world and saw not one mountain, but thousands of other magical massifs.

From messing up at the checkpoints to spending time with three honeymooners, the misadventures of Sikkim, a solo travel destination dream in India was all about rolling with the punches.

The journey in Ladakh Winters continues as I head to Nubra Valley and the highest motorable road in the world, Khardung La.

-30 and freezing cold temperatures - The Chadar Trek in Ladakh. Ever wondered what's it like to experience trekking in India's most wildest trek in Ladakh? 

The world may be conquered but these unusual holiday destinations and remote places where there are no crowds in sight may inspire your next adventure and feed your soul.

The year that was: I reflect on the ideas that formed during my trip that symbolised personal freedom (what’s it like travelling alone) and mobility (cycle travel) on a year of reflection.

Sometimes the best places to travel alone or go solo in Asia are places that no one knows about, the places where you may not be able to identify on the map, or the places you’ll meet people out of nowhere. To the uninitiated, Asia, a region so diverse in cultures, history, language and most of all, people has a bucket load of experiences to offer.

Travel is such a personal and individualistic experience that I have no right to tell you on the best places ‘you should’ travel in December and January. The magic is in finding the little stuff, and moving away from overtourism which kills your spirit and experience of magical encounters.

Travelling overland from Asia to Europe? Here’s how I travelled from Iran to the Caucasus and Europe through an adventure. You see history of the forgotten lands from a different side, and experience a massive region of varied geography - from the Persian empire to the influence of Iran in the South Caucasus.

From musicians to astrologers and young old souls, this social project of talking to strangers enabled me to meet unique people from all walks of life.

For many, swimming in the open waters can be quite intimidating if you have little to no experience. Read what Risny has to say about her experience in the Raleigh Round Island Challenge. 

90 days and 4 mountainous states afforded many moments to think, reflect and wonder about a lot of things. Here's what I learned.