Travel Insights for Experienced Travellers
Practical guides and honest advice for travellers who know what they're doing and want to do it well.
Articles on how to choose a private guide, why slow travel produces better trips, and what to ask before booking a tour. Written for people who travel seriously.
The Kathmandu Valley Is Three Cities, Not One
Most itineraries give the Kathmandu Valley a day at each end of a trek. It holds three medieval cities and seven UNESCO monument zones, and it rewards an unhurried visit on its own terms.
Colombia After the Earthquake of 10 August: Where Things Stand for Travellers
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia on 10 August. Here is an honest account of what happened, which parts of the country are affected, the current state of the airports, and what it means for anyone holding a booking.
India's Independence Day, 15 August: What It Means and What It Means for Travellers
On 15 August India marks its independence from British rule in 1947. Here is what the day looks like on the ground, what it means if you happen to be travelling in India that week, and why the other national day may suit your trip better.
Lima Deserves More Than a Layover: Two Days Before You Fly to Cusco
Most Peru itineraries treat Lima as an airport with a city attached. Two days there is not lost time: it is the best preparation there is for the Andes, culturally and physically.
How Far Ahead Should You Book? What Has to Be Decided First
There is no single answer to how far ahead you should book, because a trip is not one decision. Here is which choices are fixed by the calendar, which genuinely sell out, and which are better left open until late.
How Much Time India Actually Needs
India is not one trip, and the most common planning mistake is treating it as though it were. Here is how to think about the country in regions, how long each one really takes, and why coming back beats cramming.
Seeing More by Slowing Down: A Case for Travel in Your Sixties and Seventies
The years when you finally have the time to travel well are the years the usual itineraries serve worst. Here is why depth, comfort, and a slower pace are not concessions to age but the better way to travel at any age.
Cusco and Machu Picchu Without Losing the First Day to Altitude
Cusco sits higher than Machu Picchu itself, and the altitude is the one thing most trips underestimate. Here is how to plan the first days so the height works for you rather than against you.
Where to Go in Colombia After Bogotá: How to Plan a Trip Across the Country
Once Bogotá has had its three or four days, the question is where next. Here is how the three cities we work in, Bogotá, Cartagena, and Medellín, fit together into a trip of ten days to a fortnight, and how to order them.
Three Days in Bogotá: How to Give Colombia's Capital the Time It Deserves
Most itineraries treat Bogotá as a layover. Here is what three unhurried days in the capital actually look like: the colonial centre and its museums, Monserrate and Usaquén, and a day trip into the highlands.