As part of our two week trip to Ladakh, where we stayed in traditional village houses, Julian and I included a four day trek in the Hemis High Altitude National Park. We traversed many mountain passes of the Zanskar Range, through an area without roads or permanent settlements away from the tourist path.
Read MoreA once in a lifetime sighting in Ladakh
We got off the plane and out of habit immediately turned on our mobile phones. It’s true. We were in a place with no mobile connection. This is when you know you’re travelling somewhere a little off the beaten track.
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Oman's ruggedly scenic beach retreat
I love travel. It is one of my real passions. But sometimes being on the road, living out of a suitcase and endless hotel inspections takes its toll. Sometimes I need to hole up in one place, unpack once and get some R&R for a few days.
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Sun, sand, sea & safari in KwaZulu Natal
Before going there I didn’t really know a lot about KwaZulu Natal. I’d heard of it. Of course I had. It was the location of a very famous and very bloody battle between the British Army, Boer commandos and Zulu warriors. But I’d always written if off as place just for history and war buffs. But I have to admit when I finally visited I was more than pleasantly surprised by what I found.
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