Streets of Pyongyang
Everyday life is fascinating in Pyongyang, North Korea – from riding the subway to shopping at the local Kwangbok supermarket.
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Up Poon Hill: Days one and two
First half of a five-day trek up Nepal’s Poon Hill, though at 3210m high it should really be called a mountain. Continue reading Up Poon Hill: Days one and two
Train travel in China
My first train ride was a 16-hour one from Xi An to Chengdu. Continue reading Train travel in China
Tsukiji market
Tsukiji market is bloody, messy, and despite being a tourist attraction it all feels rather organic. Continue reading “Tsukiji market”
Mate in India
Encountering unexpected kindness from a stranger in India. Continue reading Mate in India
The backpacker’s life
March 2011 | Hualien, Taiwan
Home for the weekend in Hualien was the top of a rickety bunk bed in Amigos Hostel, a warm, convivial corner shop space that two lovely mongrel dogs took it in turns to guard. Continue reading “The backpacker’s life”
Taroko Gorge, Hualien: Hey Gorgeous
March 2011 | Hualien, Taiwan
We got comfortable, and then wanderlust kicked in. So we hiked Taroko Gorge. Continue reading “Taroko Gorge, Hualien: Hey Gorgeous”
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