Hidden Islands of Indonesia
Travelogues | July 4, 2017
Large, diverse, and enchanting, hidden gems abound in Indonesia, and many are overlooked in favor of the usual Ubud, Lombok, and Komodo.
Off the Grid
Trekking the Wild Side of Kazakhstan: Undiscovered, Untamed and Unreal
Remote Lands | June 20, 2016
Do as Kazakhstan’s nomadic people once did (and in many cases still do) and explore this breathtaking country by foot. Strap on your walking boots and join us on a whistlestop tour of some of the highlights of hiking in Kazakhstan.
Off the Grid in Kazakhstan
Remote Lands | March 31, 2016
For intrepid explorers looking for rugged scenery, unchartered waters, adventure, thrills and spills, there is no better place to go off the grid and into the wild than on the diverse terrains of fascinating Kazakhstan.
Disappearing Ink: Tattooed Women of the Chin State
Jay Tindall | January 25, 2016
In the remote hills of the Chin State, tribes of tattooed women inhabit the villages, and as the area becomes more and more connected to the rest of Myanmar, local traditions are dying out
Eternal Flames: the Fire Dancers of Papua New Guinea
Rick Lunt | October 13, 2015
In Baining culture the Fire Dance is performed on various special occasions, including the birth of new children in the village, remembering the dead, as well as being a coming of age ceremony for young men entering adulthood.
Face to Face with the Tribes of Phongsali
Jay Tindall | May 26, 2015
Phongsali in Northern Laos is beautiful and fascinating, as are the people I was lucky enough to meet here. They gave me an extraordinary insight into their lives, leaving me with exceptional experiences and vivid memories.
Zipping Through Southern Laos
Jay Tindall | October 13, 2014
I was headed to Southern Laos, where I would spend time gazing at exquisite waterfalls, zip-lining and abseiling through the lush jungle.
Incredible Karakul Lake: Adventures on the Karakoram Highway
Jay Tindall | February 21, 2014
I’ve dreamt of taking a road trip along the Karakoram Highway since the early 90s. On a recent trip to Kashgar, China’s westernmost city, I finally got my chance…
5 Amazing, Out-of-the-Way Asian Islands
Remote Lands | February 17, 2014
There is nothing quite like an island escape to help you unwind, your stresses melting into the powdery white sand as you gaze upon a calm emerald ocean. And when it comes to breathtaking island destinations in Asia, there is, quite literally, an archipelago of hotspots to choose from…
Six Really Remote Lands in Asia
Remote Lands | September 10, 2013
Thanks to the relatively recent arrival of urbanisation, most Asian countries are home to huge areas that are pretty much untouched by the modern world, places where life goes on much as it has for centuries…
Asia’s Top 5 Jungle River Adventure Destinations
Remote Lands | June 24, 2013
Asia’s tropical forests are the perfect place for a spot of jungle river action, so here’s our pick of the best 5 places to indulge your thirst for river adventure…
The Road to Gyantse
Jay Tindall | June 21, 2013
They say that travel is not about the destination, but the journey. I learned the true value of this statement on the long road from Lhasa to Gyantse in Tibet.