Incredible highland day trips from Manila

The pulsing metropolis of Manila, Philippines is surrounded by shy volcanic mountains. Some jagged with abrupt peaks, some smooth with long rolling crests of green. I say ‘shy’ because the dense humidity and pollution of Manila often causes a haze that blankets anything of great Read More …

Florence in pictures

Florence is an incredible city. When you first arrive, the famous architecture and landmarks such as the Ponte Vecchio and the Duomo cathederal leave you standing in awe. However, once you’re there for a few days, these incredible landmarks become familiar as your soul becomes Read More …

Manila from above

Manila is one of those sprawling, seemingly improvised cities that only starts to make sense once you get above the thrum of traffic and buzz of motorbikes. You need to get high up away from the endless tin-roofed colourful shanty towns and closer to the Read More …

Expat Diary Day 5

We’ve arrived in the Manila after landing in a typhoon in quintessential Philippines style! Just starting to get used to my new local commute to our supermarket in a trike! It’s often the small things that highlight the differences in culture. The traffic in Manila Read More …

Ancient Kanchipuram, India: Mini Gallery

Ancient Kanchipuram, or ‘Kanchi’ as known by locals, is an ancient site full of incredible temples, mystery and deep South Indian culture and tradition. Only a few hours drive from Chennai in Tamil Nadu, a day trip to Kanchi is an incredible experience that’s hard Read More …