This is a heads up for everyone who loves Ladakh (and don’t we all?) and especially for Delhi folk…there is a fascinating photographic exhibition at the India International Centre on the rock art of Ladakh. The exhibition “Speaking Stones: Rock Art of Ladakh” by photographer and writer, Ahtushi Deshpande, showcases her decade …
I have just returned 2 days ago from a mountaineering expedition in Nepal – haven’t even finished unpacking yet. My fingers are still a wee bit frost-bitten, and fatigue hits me at various odd, unpredictable times – cue post-breakfast 9am naps, that kind of thing! And since I haven’t yet …
I just got back a couple of days ago from my second trip this year with White Magic Adventure Travel, my go-to and absolute favourite climbing and trekking company. And yes, I am indeed one very lucky gal, having 2 brilliant mountain adventures in the space of a few months. …
Disclosure We know the new owners of Walkersons, from when we used to live in South Africa 20+ years ago. Incidentally, we had driven past the property many times during our time in SA, driving to and from the Kruger Park, but hadn’t ever visited. So this was a fun …
First things first. I know, I know, it’s a “Wat” not a temple in Thailand. Second things second (I just checked, by the way, and this is a legit English expression…) so yes, second things second, the Wat is NOT called the David Beckham Wat. Obviously. I It’s full name …
My New Year’s present to you all is this recommendation for all Singapore-based readers and anyone planning a visit. And this is the recommendation – go see the ASTOUNDING sculpture “Love the Last March” which is on free display at Gardens by the Bay until 24 May 2024, so there …
I have just returned from a brilliant climbing trip in Nepal, successfully summiting Lobuche East, and both before and after my climb, I stayed at the Ramada Encore in Thamel. This hotel was a great choice, both location-wise and comfort-wise, and I thoroughly enjoyed my time there. Comfortable, spacious, A/C …
I have travelled with White Magic for almost 10 years, having adventures and making amazing memories, and I’ve reviewed them here before. If you search in the blog for “White Magic” you’ll find a handful of reviews over the years, but here’s a link to my very first review, after …
Today I learned that the Thai word “chom” means to see, watch or look. And since “Chom Arun”, the pretty restaurant where we had lunch today, is situated bang opposite the iconic Wat Arun, on Bangkok’s Chao Phraya river, the name couldn’t be better chosen. I can imagine this being …
