by Jean | Jun 22, 2019 | Travel
Before you start your travels you will most likely need to pack a bag of some variety. And pack it full of things, bit and pieces and stuff. But how much stuff should you actually pack? As well seasoned travellers we get asked this more often then not when travelling...
by Jean | Jun 18, 2019 | Nepal, Travel
A little bit up. A little bit down. A little bit over past that town. This is, in it’s simplest form, a beautiful explanation of what it is like to go trekking in Nepal. And the community eco-trek to the summit of Mohare Danda is no different. It’s all up,...
by Jean | Jun 10, 2019 | Nepal
Nepal is one of the world’s top adventure travel destinations, with a rather large influx of tourists each and every day. One of the most confusing parts of travelling in Nepal isn’t the bus system, the language or using the squat toilets but the issue of...
by Jean | May 24, 2019 | Travel
One of the joys of travelling as often as we do, is discovering new destinations. Places that we either haven’t seen ourselves or places that the hordes of tourists have yet to ascend onto and ruin. So you can only imagine my joy when I was researching where we...
by Jean | May 18, 2019 | Travel
One of the joys of international air travel is the long times you get to enjoy and that you learn to survive. As any seasoned traveller will tell you it’s an artform this travel survival skill. Coming from Australia I’ve done more long haul flights and...
by Jean | May 9, 2019 | Australia, Travel
Tasmania has so many amazing places to explore. Yet every now and again we stumble across true luxury that is truly hidden away in Tasmania’s natural beauty. It may seem like I’m waffling on about the rare tooth fairy but you need to trust me on this one....
by Jean | May 6, 2019 | Nepal, Travel
Hidden away on the banks of the eastern river Rapti, bordering the Chitwan National Park, sits one of Nepal’s most eco-friendly luxury lodges, Barahi Jungle Lodge. A place that will enchant you with the warm hospitality from the staff, the unique and plentiful...
by Jean | May 3, 2019 | Nepal
Nepal doesn’t have the best air safety record in the world. Nor do the Nepalese people have an abundance of spare cash to pay for the privilege of an airfare. Which means that there is a well entrenched bus culture in Nepal. As a traveller this is in your favor...
by Jean | Apr 30, 2019 | Nepal, Travel
I always say that the best way to explore a city and connect with the locals is to eat your way to happiness. I personally love eating. I really do. I love trying new food, exploring old favourites and seeing how a local dish is different to what I can get back home....
by Jean Cheney | Apr 19, 2019 | Nepal, Travel
When you’re in a luxury resort, on the edge of a national park, it can be easy to be overwhelmed with choices on what to do. Should you go for a swim in the pool, have a relaxing moment in the spa or lace up your boots and go for a walk through the jungle? So...