Upon leaving Brazil, we visit Iguazu Falls from the Argentinian side - unlike the Brazilian side which offered panoramic views of the falls, the Argentinian side demonstrates the immense power and force of the water. The best way to explore the park is on foot, with plenty of boardwalks and a nice train ride which takes you up to the Devil's Throat viewpoint. The sheer volume of cascading waterfalls amongst a magnificent natural setting is truly awe-inspiring. A short (and very wet!) jet boat ride tops off a great day at one of planet Earth's most spectacular natural wonders. We spend our next few days traversing the landscapes around Salta, a city in the ... read more

As I stare out the window on board a flight to Buenos Aires, I reflect upon my last month spent travelling around Patagonia (Chile and Argentina). I conclude it's undoubtedly the most beautiful place/ region on earth that I've ever witnessed. From the Chilean fjords to Tierra del Fuego, beyond which lies only Antarctica, to Torres del Paine and Los Glaciares national parks, the scenery is jaw-dropping at every turn. Mountains, glaciers, emerald lakes and pure wilderness all feature in Patagonia's landscapes. For this part of my trip, I decide to try overlanding with adventure travel company Dragoman, traversing a colossal 4,250 kilometres in just over 3 weeks on their purpose built expedition vehicle. This enables us to get off the beaten track quite often, in other words, go camping and hiking in some of the ... read more

Borneo is the largest island in Asia and the third largest in the world . For the past couple of weeks we've been traversing the Sabah region, filled with incredible wildlife and nature . Ever since I seen pictures of the orangutan I have dreamt of visiting this island . We were lucky enough to see orangutans in the wild and plenty more at Sepilok rehabilitation centre, set up to reintroduce these wonderful creatures into the wild . The organgutans in Borneo are solitary and elusive creatures, but at the same time highly inquisitive and playful . Watching young orangutans play at the outdoor nursery in their specially constructed jungle gym was a fascinating experience . Borneo has a large number of endemic species, not least the proboscis monkey (easily identifiable because of its unusually large ... read more

The chaotic city of Kathmandu and the serenity of the Himalayas are quite simply worlds apart . Nepal has had its fair share of troubles this year , firstly with a devastating earthquake and more recently the ongoing fuel crisis . Now more than ever it relies on tourists and trekkers - so with that in mind off we go ! After leaving Kathmandu we head to a small village called Bandipur where we play a game of football with local kids , undoubtedly a trip highlight . Pokhara (on the shores of Phewa lake) is the starting point for most treks in the Annapurna region , it has a much more laid back and chilled vibe compared to Kathmandu . We meet our intrepid group of fellow travellers from Australia , Canada and China - ... read more