Maya

KasolOct 2024

“Base for the Parvati valley. Kheerganga trek is one long day; go early.”

HampiNov 2024

“Boulders and ruins. Cross the river for the quiet side.”

Taj Mahalworld wonder

“Go at 6am, before the heat and the buses. Agra itself is one night.”

Varanasi ghatsworld wonder

“Take the dawn boat. Stay near Assi Ghat, quieter than Dashashwamedh.”

PaiFeb 2025

“Planned three days, stayed three weeks. Rent a scooter, the canyon at sunset.”

Grand Palace, Bangkokworld wonder

“Cover your knees or rent trousers at the gate. An hour is enough.”

Maya Bay, Ko Phi Phiworld wonder

“Capped numbers now, so book the boat a day ahead. Swimming is banned, still worth it.”

La PazSep 2025

“Take the cable car everywhere. Death Road is a tourist ride now, and still fun.”

Salar de Uyuniworld wonder

“Three-day jeep from Uyuni, ending in San Pedro. Ask for a driver who speaks slowly.”

Uluruworld wonder

“The base walk at dawn, 10 km, flat. The sunset viewing car park is a party; the sunrise one is empty.”

Sydney Opera Houseworld wonder

“The cheap seats for any show beat the tour. Ferry to Manly from the same quay.”

Luang PrabangMar 2025

“Slow boat from Huay Xai, two days. Kuang Si falls, morning before the tours.”

LisbonplanningMar 2027

“Next. Friends there in March.”

Everest Base Campworld wonder

“Twelve days from Lukla. The teahouses are fine; the cold is not. Bring a real bag.”

Angkor Watworld wonder

“Three-day pass, tuk-tuk driver for all three. Skip sunrise at the main temple, do Bayon early instead.”

Ha Long Bayworld wonder

“Two-day boat, not one. Choose the ones that go to Lan Ha Bay, fewer boats.”

Borobudurworld wonder

“Sunrise ticket from Manohara hotel. Stay in Yogyakarta and take the 5am shuttle.”

Machu Picchuworld wonder

“Buy the entry ticket two months ahead. Salkantay trek over the Inca Trail: cheaper, emptier, better views.”