Australia
Visiting Port Arthur, Tasmania
A practical guide to visiting Port Arthur, Tasmania’s World Heritage-listed convict site, covering getting there, the Penitentiary, Isle of the Dead and tips.
Walk where history happened and discover the stories that remain.
Behind the walls, streets and ruins are the lives of people who came before us. These are the places that invite us to look closer, ask questions and see more than the landmark in front of us.
A practical guide to visiting Port Arthur, Tasmania’s World Heritage-listed convict site, covering getting there, the Penitentiary, Isle of the Dead and tips.
How to visit the Valley of the Kings near Luxor: its history, how to get there, which tombs to see, how long you need, and practical tips for your visit.
Visiting Sigiriya, Sri Lanka’s Lion Rock: where it is, its history, each stage of the climb, and practical tips if you’re nervous about heights.
Whether it’s a place of celebration, belief or hardship, what remains invites us to look closer at the people who were there and the stories they left behind.
Our personal top 10 temples and shrines in Kyoto, chosen from the dozens we visited, mixing famous sites with quieter ones, plus cultural tips for visiting.
11 things to see in Luxor across the West Bank, East Bank and day trips, from the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple to Dendera and Esna, with practical tips.
What to expect inside Pompeii’s Lupanar, the ancient brothel with explicit wall paintings, plus how to find it and the story of my visit with my mother-in-law.
Visiting Dambulla Cave Temple in Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle: its history, the dress code, the best time to go, what you’ll see in the caves and how long to allow.
Our Hiroshima day trip itinerary from Kyoto, including the Atomic Bomb Dome and Children’s Peace Monument, how to get there and around, and what to expect.
11 things to see in Galle Fort on Sri Lanka’s south coast, from colonial landmarks and historic sites to ocean views, with FAQs to help plan your visit.
What it’s like to visit Arequipa’s Santa Catalina Monastery, from the guided tour to the garden and rooftop views.
Historic places are just one way to experience the extraordinary. Where will curiosity take you next?
A life shaped by curiosity, connection and the moments that quietly change us.
Until next time… keep wandering.
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