And to Hong Kong We Go
By now, we should be in a flat in northern China, with Zac in a Chinese school, plotting a sneaky bit of skiing over the...
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Boxing Day at Nepali Immigration
“Do I HAVE to come, Mum?” says Zac, as I drag him out of bed and bodily towards a taxi, en route to Nepali Immigration,...
A Very Merry Christmas at the Chinese Embassy
If there’s ever a way to get your Christmas off to more of a flying start than a trip to the visa section of the...
Well, That Was Just Plain Stupid
If the Middle East prepares you for one thing, it’s travel craziness. Y’know. Lebanon won’t let you in with an Israeli stamp, or even an...
And… It's a Wrap
“Mr Z! Mr Z! Where’s Mr Z?!” I gesture, vaguely, towards Customs, where my son is crouched atop our bike. It’s been two weeks since...
How to Cross from Indonesia to Timor Leste Overland
There’s not a lot of information on how to cross from Indonesia to Timor Leste overland. So here’s how to cross the Indonesia – East...
Visas – A Horror Story
Now, I’m normally quite cautious about visas. I apply in the right town of the right country for them to be delivered cost-effectively and easily;...
First Leg. Second Thoughts?
Struggling to get off the ferry, I begin to wonder whether my wizard wheeze, to ride a motorbike through Indonesia to Papua with my ten-year-old...
Travel Hacking: What To Book (And Not To Book) Online
Four Things To Book Online 1: Cheap Air Fares Many discount airlines are not listed on comparison sites, although Skyscanner has good coverage. Even where...
7 Practical Things To Do Before You Start Longterm Travel
1: Sort Out Banking Check the expiry dates on all your cards and apply for new ones if required. Ensure you have internet banking enabled...