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Adventures, on paper.

A combination of travel diaries, guides, and recommendations that blend personal experiences with local insight.

Sri Lanka’s Places In Between

What a civil war, overcrowded trains & Lionel Richie tell us about the importance of responsible tourism.

India’s Quiet Exception

Some special moments to end my journey through Sikkim. Time to return to India - wait, what?

The Brothers & Sisters of Sikkim

The stories behind Sikkim's weird road signs, organic farming, and the incredible women keeping it all going.

The Origins of a Himalayan Kingdom That Hates Honking

Learning about the weird and wonderful world of Sikkim - and yet how some things aren't always as they seem.

I Received a Passport Stamp Without Crossing a Border

Entering the former Kingdom of Sikkim, and trying to understand why I need my passport.

How A Place You’ve Never Heard of Changed My Life

The beginning of a journey into Sikkim - and why it was so out of character for me.

How I Started Writing – And What I Learned In The Process

How Adventurous on Paper came to be, and a thank you to those who nudged me in the right direction.

Hiking to Everest Base Camp at Sunrise

The final part of the Everest Diaries. Reaching Everest Base Camp at sunrise with a special surprise on the way.

Crossing the Cho La Pass on the Everest Base Camp Trek

The penultimate instalment of the Everest Diaries. Crossing the dangerous Cho La Pass on an empty stomach.

Gokyo Ri: A Beautiful Place to Give Up

The Everest Diaries: Part 8. Why I considered turning back and giving up on the Everest Base Camp trail.
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