nick, Author at To the Taj Mahal by Rail

Slow travel: it’s a mindset

‘Slow travel’ might have become a bit of a buzzword phrase recently, but it has real meaning and value behind

At 8126m, Pakistan’s Nanga Parbat ‘only’ places at number 9 in the world’s highest mountains (pah, I mean seriously…?!). With

Pakistan is a busy place. The streets are thick with traffic and hum with activity, the train stations are positively

I’ve blubbed a few times on this trip, it’s been emotional. Mostly happy tears, like witnessing an otherworldly sunrise from

If you’ve read a few of these posts of mine, by now you’ll have picked up on a common thread:

This trip of mine – this wonderful journey – is nearing its end. No longer am I counting in months

The run-in to the finish line has felt more like a parade at times if I’m being totally honest. It