Operation Desert Balloon

It was 3.30am and I was sleeping soundly when the sound of Stacker’s iPhone alarm rang out, its electronic chirpiness belying Continue reading →

Travel Hack – Chocolate when it’s hot!

In general I’m a happy person. But sometimes, it happens. I flip from chilled-out smiley nomad into rampaging Godzella beast. Whether it’s Continue reading →

How Kalalau stole my toenail

My toenail inspired me to write this. No, really, it did. After seven months, it has finally grown back. It grew Continue reading →

Wadi Shab – The Turquoise Jewel of Oman

The Eastern Hajar mountains are a permanent companion as you drive down the north-eastern coast of Oman from Muscat towards Sur. Their Continue reading →

Mad Blizzardish

The wind broke around the hotel, whistling and howling as it forced its way into every little nook and cranny, Continue reading →

Seeing the Light – Aurora Hunting in Iceland

There were only two days of our month in Iceland left and so far the famous Northern Lights had mostly Continue reading →

Stacker & Zzella do Winter Wonderland

While many people, given the choice, would choose to live in a world of permanently beautiful sunny weather, I often Continue reading →

The Dead Sea and the Dead City

The Dead Sea Nestled in a deep rift, more than 400m below sea level, is a lake so warm and Continue reading →