Merry slightly belated Christmas from the Emerald City and a Happy relaxing Boxing Day. I love flying into Sydney. Just before you arrive you cross over the deep shadowy Blue Mountains, then swing out over Port Botany and u-turn in over the…
Wuyishan
This series of photos is from a Wuyishan Hiking trip that works well as a follow on from our Tea and Tulou Eco Ride in Fujian. Wuyishan is famous for Rock Teas – a tasty version of Oolong Tea…
3 days in Armenia
Grateful for the opportunity to hop skip and jump through Armenia with my cousin Christine prior to our Grand Georgia Traverse Bike Ride. Some highlights 1. The “You like Armenian – I am not going to stamp your passport till…
Shut up Along the watchtower: Songs for a Georgian playlist.
The Setting: The watchtower guesthouse in Ushguli, Europe’s highest inhabited village (2200m), a mere mountain pass away from Russia. Cast: Three Ozzie travel industry friends: Scott, Bruce, Mandy, and their Mongolian brother, Timur, all on a recci ride with guide Davit,…
Fujian Trip Poster
Myanmar Autumn Rides
Chikan on the run – China’s Most Art Deco Town demolished in one month
Disneyland could well be the model for cultural heritage preservation in historic Chikan, Guangdong’s prettiest and most real old town. A real old town is becoming a rare species in China, and you only have one month left to see…
Guizhou 4-Day Textiles Tour
Guiyang, Danzai, Great Rice Terraces, Rongjiang, Congjiang, Zhaoxing, Liping 16th – 19th January 2018 USD 680 pp Explore the fascinating minority nationalities of Guizhou through their stunning and diverse textiles. Travel through the steep hand carved rice terraces of…
Mongolia Ride to Naadam
Yangshuo Bike Festival 2018 Mark The Date Poster
Photo: MalcolmThe View from Xiang Gong Shan