Travelling Through Brazil as a Tall Blonde
Apart from not holding me back and instead supporting my decision to go to the continent with 43 of the 50 most dangerous cities in the world (of which I have recently learnt Porto Alegre is one of them), my parents have not exactly helped me in my quest to mould into a native here.
Visiting the man-made caves of Ajanta and Ellora
My partner and I left Dharamsala and traveled south to the interior Indian state of Maharashtra to visit the man-made caves of Ajanta and Ellora, which are architectural marvels of the world. The resident caves were carved into the side of a 250 foot high volcanic rock cliff which is horseshoe shaped around the Waghora River gorge.
Difficult Ski Season
The year before I went to uni I decided to do a ski season in Morzine (France), in order to 1) have fun and 2) develop my french language skills.
Spending my Work Sabbatical at Big Sur California
My second sabbatical destination was in Big Sur on the high cliffs of the central Pacific coast where I registered as ‘work study’ for eight weeks at the somewhat isolated 120 acres of the Esalen Institute. I pictured myself wearing crystals while learning more psychobabble.
Contracting Two Tropical Diseases Before Finally Creating an Insect Repellent – The Story of Catching Dengue Fever
People often ask me how on earth did I get into the insect protection business from publishing and I usually tell them about how I contracted malaria in India, though this is only half of the story.
Lost Travels Due to Covid
My trip to South Africa (feb last year) was meant to be the start of a year + of travelling for me (I timed that awfully!). And as knock on effects of COVID go, missing out on travelling isn’t a terrible one.
Discovering the Mayans
The Mayans were an ancient culture, although still alive today, leaving behind many spectacular ruins. It starts at the top of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico, down through Belize and Guatemala and into Honduras.
Spotlight Sumatra – Wildlife Photography Tour
My name is Craig Jones and I am a professional wildlife photographer from Staffordshire, England. My passion for wildlife has taken me to many wonderful places around the world, where I’ve witnessed some truly amazing moments.
Backpacking around the world without catching a single aeroplane – Japan
We arrived in Japan by ferry from Busan in South Korea and disembarked in the city of Fukuoka on the island of Kyushu.
Backpacking around the world without catching a single aeroplane – South Korea
We learnt a lot in South Korea, more so because we knew very little about the country before we got there. I look back on our time in the country with mostly positive yet mixed feelings.