Ahead of the three-day trek through Tiger Leaping Gorge in Yunnan Province, I packed three important things: my boots, my camera and my book. While on a group tour of Yunnan Province I have been reading Michael Palin’s Himalaya book.
How to spend a perfect weekend in Echuca
Echuca, on the Victorian side of the Murray River, is a popular destination for river house boats and river-based sports including fishing and water skiing. It’s also an ideal destination for a weekend of discovering the region’s fascinating history. The
5 great day hikes in Western Norway
If the fjords alone aren’t enough to coax you to western Norway, it is also a wonderful hiking destination. The famous Stalheim Hotel was my base for a week of day hikes operated by UK-based tour company HF Holidays. Each day
Moscow walking tour from Gorky Park to GUM
On this short self-guided walking itinerary along the Moscow River you will take in some of the best, and worst, monuments and cultural sites of Moscow on foot. You’ll also be rewarded with excellent views of the Kremlin complex and
Explore Lyon with this self-guided walking tour
Lyon, France’s third city, is filled with historical architecture and cobbled pedestrian streets dating back the middle ages. Much of the old city is designated a UNESCO World Heritage area. Walking is the perfect way to explore Lyon’s historical attractions.