“Part Travel. Part Misadventures. Part Documentary. Stories that I have collected during my trips around the globe.”
Hiking The Huayhuash Trek Circuit in Peru
How often do you get to be in the remote Andes mountains and see the jagged beauty of these glacial lakes and high altitude passes? One of the best treks in Peru is hiking the Cordillera Huayhuash Circuit Trek. Here is my complete guide on how to do the trek and why I think this is the best hike in the Andes mountains
Cycling From Dolomites to Venice
This Spring, I went cycling in Italy from Dolomites to Venice. It was such a highlight of my trip that I wonder why most people are not doing it? You can forget about the experiences like walking to a spot with “apertifs, tiramisu and pasta” when all of this taste 1000x better when you are on a cycling trip in Italy.
Blog Posts
The best thing about the things to do in Kuala Lumpur are the variety — one minute you are in a Chinese temple and the next hunting down a nature trail with coconuts next to it!
Here are some of the best secret places to visit and unique things to do in Langkawi. Some may be well-trodden attractions but maybe it is time to see it through a different lens, go off the beaten path in Langkawi, pause a little and most importantly don’t just stay at your resort and be by the beach!
Where to stay in Cortina d’Ampezzo Italy depends on how you’ll spend your days. I absolutely loved being here! These are the best areas and hotels, from spa stays to ski hotels.
My epic guide to visiting Lake Garda and the best things to do. I loved Sirmione and Riva Del Garda and if you have 2-3 days you have to visit these spots.
Here are the best hiking trails in the Dolomites, Italy with the best views I did minus the crowds. I absolutely loved the variety of views in this part of Italy and in this guide I tell you where to stay and my hiking tips!
Where to stay in the Dolomites, Italy? I stayed in some of the best hotels in the dolomites that are absolutely worth the experience. Here’s my guide on where you should stay.
The best things to do in the Dolomites Italy: My complete guide on what are the things I loved from wellness hotels to gorgeous hikes and day trips
Here is my best Dolomites itinerary for 5 to 7 days in Italy where I specify all the hiking trails and routes I did from the best rifugios and why I loved this non-rushed version with or without a car.
Here’s is my entire guide to cycling in Italy from Dolomites to Venice and why I think it is one of the best self-guided cycling route or tour you should undertake.
Which is the best eSIM for Italy? In this review, I share why I used Sim Local travel eSIM when in Italy and how it worked in the cities and the mountains.
It was spring in South Tyrol, and I'd been invited on a three-day hiking trip I hadn't really known what to expect from in Italy. Here’s my experience of hiking parts of the Via Romea Germanica in Italy.
I tried a handful before settling on what I think is the best eSIM for Brazil and South America if you are travelling to that part of the world. Here’s my own experience of setting up Sim Local’s eSIM and why I think this works.
Where to stay in Cusco, Peru? Here are the best areas and hotels I absolutely loved from stays steeped in Inca and colonial history to cosy boutique gems.
Why I loved these unique things to do in Cusco Peru while acclimatising! From day tours to exploring the San Blas neighbourhood and tasting cacao, here are the best things to do in Cusco, Peru.
Here’s what it is like to hike in Ala Archa National Park on a day trip from Bishkek or an extended one. We tottered along looking at the wonderful pine trees dotting the mountains of Kyrgyzstan as we climbed up graveled paths and glacier streams.
The land of silk roads, nomadism, yurts and vast steppes. Here’s a complete Kazakhstan itinerary from 5 to 10 days. The country is so vastly underrated and HUGE — when I say huge, you should know that their desert roads can go on and on for 4,000 km.
The country known for its jailoos (summer pastures). Here’s the Kyrgyzstan travel itinerary in 2 to 3 weeks. The country is a giant playground of raw mountain passes, pristine alpine lakes, and silent valleys that look like postcards at every turn.
Here’s what it is like to hike the Big Almaty Lake Peak on a day trip and the ways to get there. The park is home to snow leopards, Central Asian lynx, Tian Shan brown bears, Siberian ibexes, bearded vultures and golden eagles.
Trekking in Kyrgyzstan in the shadow of the Tien Shan mountains takes you to places at the edge of civilization where nomadic herdsmen traverse mountains and valleys once used to trade goods. Here are the 10 surreal hikes to experience in Kyrgyzstan along the silk road.
Bearded mountaineers and amateur climbers were seen thronging this part of the world. Here is a guide on how to climb or trek Lenin Peak Base Camp in the Trans-Alay Range of the Pamir Mountains between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan.
Here are some of the best storied and beautiful places to visit in Kyrgyzstan. I spent close to a month in Kyrgyzstan and yet I could not get enough of the endless towns at the foot of the mountains and the seemingly unending glaciers, valleys and hospitality.
Visiting the Charyn Canyon national park, rightly tagged as Kazakhstan’s Grand Canyon and even possibly the second largest Canyon after the US, I was intrigued about this place. Here’s a guide to joining a camping tour as we witness a place that is close to 12 million years old.
The emerald green beauty of Kolsai Lakes and sunken forest of Lake Kaindy from Almaty towards Saty village makes it one of the best places to stop on your itinerary in Kazakhstan.
Here’s what’s it like to trek Kol Tor lake, a day trip hike from Bishkek. You’ll find a wild path folded into the crest of Kyrgyzstan’s majestic mountains. It kind of felt like we had stumbled into a fantasy land where all our worries and life problems seem to end at the edge of this neon turquoise lake.
Hiking has become the most common past time for people coming out from the pandemic and those seeking more connection with nature. But is upgrading to AllTrails+ (or Pro) really worth it? Here’s my honest review.
So, what to wear hiking when you’re outdoors and in summer, spring, fall and winter? And why is appropriate outdoor clothing so important? The key reason is “comfort” and protection against elements such as hypothermia. Wearing the right clothing that’s suitable for changing altitude, terrain and alpine areas are critical.
Just imagine if you knew that you could get all your accurate pacing, elevation gained and distance, it makes hiking on that day much easier. Here are the best hiking and backpacking watches to purchase this year!
if you’re super critical about mileage being perfect, I have rounded up the best smartwatch for cycling and riding all day featuring Garmin, Samsung, Polar Apple and other brands.

Take on a whole new meaning with slow travelling, people, culture and vibe with these short getaways in Malaysia from KL that can be done over the weekend or on a day trip.