Having left our bikes in Colombo, we caught a bus into the centre of the island to Kandy, wanting to experience something other than the beach life Sri Lanka had to offer. Waking up on our first morning we were greeted by the sun raising his head from behind tree covered mountains; light was flooding …
In a new vow to make the most of our weekends, to find enjoyable ways both to stay in the city and opportunities for short escapes, Laura and I have made a running start over the past two weeks. The first weekend of April was an adventurous one. I borrowed a motorbike from a housemate …
A couple of days after the peace of Taman Negara I was boarding a flight to Vietnam, returning to Hanoi, the starting destination for my travels three odd years ago. It was an odd sensation, feeling as though my journey had come full circle and, knowing the many changes that have occurred within during the …
At first glance an interesting and diverse city, a longer acquaintance with Wellington really allows you to appreciate its full character. Enjoying life as a resident, rather than a tourist, has really given me time to explore what the capital has to offer. Far from feeling like your average big city, I live within twenty …
