Travelling the Eastern Alchemy

Bali & Lombok – Earthquakes, Waterfalls, Holy Springs and Tropical Magic

Our journey through Indonesia took us across two neighbouring islands—Lombok and Bali—each revealing a completely different world. In Lombok, we witnessed a community rebuilding one year after a devastating earthquake,... Read more...

Lanterns and Lotus Leaves: Finding Balance Together in Vietnam

Our family adventure through Vietnam took us from the lantern-lit streets of Hoi An to the caves of the Marble Mountains, the jungle temples of My Son, and the imperial... Read more...

Returning to India: This Time Married, With Two Kids in Tow

Thirteen years after my first solo adventure across India, I returned with a family of four—and discovered a whole new way to experience the country. From Delhi’s tuk-tuks and temples... Read more...

Honeymoon Part 2 in Tamil Nadu: Chaos, Temples & Hilltop Serenity

Six months after our serene Himalayan honeymoon, we set off for round two—this time in vibrant, tropical Tamil Nadu. We expected beaches, temples, and spice-filled meals. What we didn’t expect... Read more...

Our Honeymoon in the Himalayas: Charlie & Jonny in Leh, Ladakh

The morning after our wedding, instead of sleeping in, we flew straight into the Himalayas—landing in Leh between dramatic snow-dusted peaks and thin mountain air that stole our breath in... Read more...

Five States, Five Weeks, and a Thousand Memories: My First Solo Journey Through India (2010)

In 2010, I travelled to India alone for the first time—armed with a backpack, a dietetics placement, and more curiosity than confidence. What unfolded over five unpredictable weeks was a... Read more...