Travel

Pinnacles of wonder - valleys of discomfort: a foot injury on a mountain peak far from civilisation

This is our last year of living in Malaysia. On a bad day, this is hopelessly sad to think about. On a good day, bittersweet to think...

Safari in Africa: Affordable luxury if you Do-It-Yourself

Is it just me or has Safari always been the ultimate, unobtainable holiday reserved for billionaires? If you agree, then I’m happy to...

Western chain hotels in China - why do I end up complaining every time?

Guiyang, the capital of one of China's poorest but most beautiful provinces, Guizhou: Over the past 4 days, we've seen three other...

Letter to Kevin

Kevin is my 14-year old godson who lives in Nicaragua. I can still feel your tight embrace around my neck. You wouldn't let go. Your...

Back to Nicaragua - back to happy faces

It all began in 2011 when my husband and I bought Lonely planet's "Central America on a shoestring" and decided to go backpacking for a...

Lise Poulsen Floris