
I woke most mornings at sunrise – mainly because Thailand has a way of helping you get to the toilet in a hurry. I’d shuffle…

With my forehead pressed against the window in an attempt to remedy my back-seat nausea, I’d not noticed that we’d reached our destination: Khao Sok,…

Get There: Down a dirt road about half an hour’s walk north of Xilitla, San Luis Potosi. There aren’t many signs, but the locals know…

Get There: First get to Sabang (a minivan from Puerto Princesa is your best option), then charter a boat from Sabang to the river. Cost:…

Ever heard of a capybara? Giant Amazonian otters? How about pink freshwater dolphins? Having done zero research and armed only with the desire to spot…

Chiang Mai offers many cheap-ass trekking trips, white water rafting and hill tribe packages. Many also include elephant riding, however please take a quick read…

There is no copy of National Geographic that will ever be able to do the Amazon Rainforest justice. Thick, moist air perfumed with exotic blooms;…