Wonders of the Silk Road Part II: Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan 19.05.2016
In our follow-up piece on the sites featured in Sam Willis’ BBC4 documentary, Silk Road, David Abram marvels at the splendour of Uzbekistan. The second instalment of Silk Road soared like a Sogdian ‘Heavenly Horse’ from the Deserts of Xinj…
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Wonders of the Silk Road Part I: Western China
China 19.05.2016
With help from our travel consultants at the Old Fire Station in Ealing, David Abram identifies some of the astonishing locations featured in Sam Willis’ BBC4 Silk Road series. Dr Sam Willis’ whistle-stop romp along the Silk Road, from Xi'…
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Cambodia's lesser-known temples
Cambodia 15.04.2016
The majority of people who visit Cambodia come with the primary aim of visiting the incredible temples of Angkor Wat. While this site, which is recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as a…
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Infographic: The Songtsam Circuit
China 07.04.2016
The snow-capped Hengduan Mountains of China’s Yunnan province form one of the least explored, but most spectacular regions of Asia. Until recently, its ice peaks and pristine woodland were glimpsed only by the most intrepid trekkers. Now, h…
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Exploring the sights at Petra
Jordan 14.03.2016
One of the most recognisable and iconic feats of architecture in the world is revealed by the ruins of Petra, Jordan. While no one knows when exactly the city was built, what we do know is that it was the capital of the ancient Nabataean Em…
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Stunning places to visit in Srinagar
India 03.02.2016
The people of India have long been flocking to Srinagar to take advantage of its milder climate in the summer months, but there is no reason why visitors from further afield can't take advantage of its charms as well. The city boasts everyt…
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Southeast Asian Cuisine
Vietnam 09.12.2015
Reflecting its position at a cultural crossroads between China, India and Melanesia, as well as centuries of trade with the Arab world and African coast, Southeast Asia has blended the recipes and produce of its immigrants and traders with…
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What to see and do in Amritsar
India 08.12.2015
The city of Amritsar in northwestern India is most famous for the Golden Temple, which is widely considered the most sacred shrine in the Sikh religion. While this gilded vision set out on the lake is worth a visit in itself, Amritsar has a…
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The Deccan and the South
India 08.12.2015
The southern half of peninsula India has a completely different feel from the north. Stepping off a plane in Chennai (formerly ‘Madras’, capital of Tamil Nadu), you’re struck by the intensity of the light, the greenery and prevalence of tra…
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Shaxi Photo Blog
China 07.12.2015
Travel writer and photographer David Abram discovers one of Yunnan’s hidden gems, the old salt market town of Shaxi, between Lijiang and Dali in southwest China. Every now and again while travelling in Asia, you discover somewhere remar…
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Everything you ever wanted to know about the Taj Mahal
India 17.11.2015
The Taj Mahal is one of the most recognisable buildings on the planet and a must-visit for many people travelling to India, but there is more to this stunning mausoleum than meets the eye. To get the most from a trip to the shrine to Mumtaz…
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Your guide to the best Malaysian street food and where to find it
Malaysia 10.11.2015
When it comes to street food it doesn't get much better than Malaysia. That is because this nation has a fine tradition of collecting settlers from other nearby countries, each bringing their culture and cuisine with them, meaning all manne…
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