Our train to Ernakalum left at 10am (ish) from Kannur and so after another wonderful breakfast we sadly said our goodbyes to the friendly hosts at Kannur Beach House and to the other travelers and guests that had accumulated during our stay. We thought about … Read More →
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India – Kerala – Kannur – 30th-31st March
The 3 tier non-AC sleeper was very basic. The windows provided plenty of ventilation and it actually got a little chilly, however a lack of curtain deprived any kind of privacy and no sheet on a plastic covered mattress completed the uncomfortable set. Non the … Read More →
Nepal – Gokyo to Namche to Lukla – 19th/21st March
Day 18: Gokyo to Mong We were up early and breakfasted by 8am as we wanted to be on our way and get as far as we could in one day on our return to Namche. We felt ready to start heading down and Helen … Read More →
Nepal – Sete to Bupsa – 5th/8th March
Day four and five: Sete to Junbessi (rest day) with a high point at Lamjura La 3530m The upwards slog from Sete continued for a long long time. We knew these past two days of steep uphill trekking was going to be tough but we … Read More →
Bali – Gili Air – 17th/19th Feb
We left Padangbai at around 9am once we’d checked in and watched several other ferry and boat companies jet off packed to the rim with tourists and their bags. We were hoping that our boat wouldn’t be so rammed tight! We bought our tickets the … Read More →
Bali – Munduk – 15th Feb
After no apparent escapes by our spider friend from the bathroom overnight we sampled the continental breakfast at Karang Sari which consists of fruit and toast (warm bread) with a local jam/preserve, tea and coffee. More training was needed for our Himalayan trek in a … Read More →
Bali – Ubud to Munduk – 14th Feb
After three nights in Ubud we organised a driver to take us to the mountain village of Munduk in the north of Bali. Andre and Martha joined us on our journey to explore more of the island and share the fee of the driver. First … Read More →
Bali – Ubud – 12th Feb
We were up early morning before breakfast for a morning walk and to really take in our surrounds. We were truly spoilt in our location, right on the fringe of the rice paddies and so we walked and walked and still there were rice paddies. … Read More →
Australia – Rottnest Island – Perth – 10th Feb
The day before we flew out of Perth towards our South-East Asian travels we spent the day on Rotness Island. Thanks to Louise who kindly booked our boat over there and bike hire for the Island we enjoyed a fantastic day on Rottnest. First thing … Read More →
Australia – Perth – 4th-7th/9th Feb
Perth was our last stop in Australia before making our way back into South-East Asia. We were feeling ready for a cultural change having been spoilt with the Western world for so long. For our last week in OZ we stayed with Dave’s sister Louise … Read More →
Australia – Melbourne – 31st Jan – 2nd Feb
Still feeling pretty tired from all the excitement and very late night after the tennis we had a couple of slow and easy days. However we also needed to do some training for the Nepal hike so we filled our Osprey trekking bags with cans … Read More →
Books to watch the world go by…
There is always time for a good read when we’re on the road and so we wanted to share with you a list of the books that journeyed with us and kept our imaginations going. Some of which we have carried around the world because … Read More →