Athens City Guide
Athens city guide for backpackers: airport transfers, getting around, top ancient sites, where to eat and drink, budget hostels and a day trip to Piraeus.
Athens city guide for backpackers: airport transfers, getting around, top ancient sites, where to eat and drink, budget hostels and a day trip to Piraeus.
Passport lost or stolen while travelling? Stay calm, file a police report, contact your embassy for an emergency passport and check if you need an exit visa.
Guide to Ethiopian beer: the top 7 brews including St. George, Walia, Amber, Dashen, Bedele, Meta and Harar, with brewers, alcohol content and taste notes.
Gondar, the ancient city of Ethiopia: a two-day trip from Bahir Dar covering Fasilides Castle, Felasha Village, Debre Birhan Selassie Church and costs.
10 things you shouldn’t miss in Sydney: the Rocks and Harbour, coffee, craft beer, beaches, culture, Blue Mountains, Taronga Zoo, balloons and ghost tours.
Addis Ababa in a day: a timed itinerary covering Medhane Alem, Holy Trinity Cathedral, the National Museum, Merkato, Mount Entoto and a traditional dinner.
My travel highlights of 2015: temples in Myanmar, Vigan in the Philippines, a Bloukrans bungee in South Africa and the Danakil Depression in Ethiopia.
Things to do in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia: the local market, Lake Tana monastery tours, Bezawit Hill sunset and the Blue Nile Falls, with transport and costs.
Touring Sydney on a bike: four routes for first-timers, from the Blue Mountains to Falconbridge ride to art galleries, parks and the Harbour Bridge.
Beach activities in Australia: the best spots for surfing, diving and snorkelling, beachside cycling, barbecues and beach libraries across 10,600 beaches.
Tips on surviving long layovers at the airport: free city tours at major hubs, minimum layover times, airport lounges and the best airports for sleeping.
My jump from the Bloukrans Bridge, the world’s highest bungee bridge at 216 metres, on South Africa’s Garden Route, with safety record and price details.