A Day Trip to Victoria Falls, Zambia

To most people, the name “Victoria Falls” conjures up an image of a vast cascade of…

Podcast #014: Travelling in West Africa (Part Two)

Welcome to Episode 14 of my “Travel Tales From Beyond The Brochure” podcast. I’m still a…

Podcast #013: Travel in West Africa (Part One)

Welcome to Episode 13 of my “Travel Tales From Beyond The Brochure” podcast. Again, this pod…

What to Expect when Backpacking in West Africa

West Africa isn’t generally the first place on the average British backpacker’s itinerary, but as you…

My First Wild Camp Experience

I did my first wild camp ever last weekend, and, yeh, I don’t know if any…

Impressions of Bangladesh

Now, I don’t know what your impressions of Bangladesh are, or even if you have any.…

Podcast #006: The Great Outdoors

Welcome to Episode 6 of my “Travel Tales From Beyond The Brochure” podcast. This time I’m…

Podcast #005: Vanuatu

Welcome to Episode 5 of my “Travel Tales From Beyond The Brochure” podcast. As mentioned last…

Hiking the Volcanoes on Ambrym

Ah, Ambrym. The reason why I went to Vanuatu in the first place. Because while there…

Five Days On Gaua

My itinerary had me spending just under 4 weeks in Vanuatu, so obviously this meant I…

Mines and Stones – The Hidden Derbyshire

As you know, I live near Derbyshire and I’m more than happy to wax lyrical about…

Underground, Overground, Wombling Free …

As you may know, one of my ‘aims’ is to visit every county, unitary authority blah…