Tsukiji Fish Market, Adventures in Sushi and the Edo-Tokyo Museum
April 28th, 2013 | by Basho
4am in Tokyo, Japan trickled around and we were ready to go. We skipped breakfast and headed down to the
April 28th, 2013 | by Basho
4am in Tokyo, Japan trickled around and we were ready to go. We skipped breakfast and headed down to the
April 18th, 2013 | by Basho
Tokyo, like Beijing and especially like Delhi, is a city that one could spend a lifetime in and never feel
April 13th, 2013 | by Basho
I have always looked at maps of the world and wondered if they skew perspective. America appears massive while Australia
March 23rd, 2013 | by Basho
“So,” said Cesca loudly and clearly, just as I was drinking from a water bottle, “What’s all this about China
March 11th, 2013 | by Basho
Everyone loves Pandas and at the Panda Conservation Centre near Chengdu, China is probably the best place to see them
February 12th, 2013 | by Basho
In China, Daoist mountain temples are so numerous that there must be something about high places that appeal to Daoists.
October 29th, 2012 | by Basho
Flanked by several enormous mountains, Tiger Leaping Gorge is top contender for the deepest gorge in the world. The upper
September 21st, 2012 | by Basho
“You have to imagine,” said the man in broken English, “that this…” he gestured his hands at the view in
August 19th, 2012 | by Basho
At one point in our journey I actually advocated to Cesca that we skip China. That she didn’t listen, and
August 6th, 2012 | by Basho
Certain cities in the world are instantly recognisable from hundreds of classic movies that have been set there. No one
June 8th, 2012 | by Basho
Very little survives a man’s death. I have commented before that most of the “Great’s” from history did not write
April 24th, 2012 | by Basho
Breaking out of the Backpacker Bubble in India
March 4th, 2012 | by Basho
I sat on the balcony and considered the view. The remote 7800ft high mountain town of Shimla flowed over the
November 10th, 2011 | by Basho
Jaisalmer is a town located 575 m west from the state capital Jaipur. It lies in the heart of the
October 12th, 2011 | by Basho
Cesca left me snoozing in our room and went out to the roof top café/restaurant to take some photos of
August 11th, 2011 | by Basho
As a traveller you know, and even expect, the unknown to occur. You want this; for some it’s the whole
July 9th, 2011 | by Basho
Udaipur is famous for many reasons. To those in the west it is mostly known for its gleaming white Jag
April 6th, 2011 | by Basho
Many Indian cities are a jumble, a mix of the ancient and modern, but nowhere I have ever been compares
March 23rd, 2011 | by Basho
There was only one time in our journey around India that I didn’t feel entirely safe, one moment where I
February 15th, 2011 | by Basho
Eating food in India is no joke. On one hand there are high-end coffee cafes that have prices that could
January 17th, 2011 | by Basho
here are two questions I am most asked about travelling the world. The first is, “What was our favourite place?”
November 22nd, 2010 | by Basho
Varkala is a very popular tourist destination with western travellers. Similar to Goa in many respects, it is a large
November 10th, 2010 | by Basho
Kerala the beautiful; the green of a million palm trees, the blue of warm waters. Kerala the red of the
September 2nd, 2010 | by Basho
Welcome back! This is the second podcast in the This Is India collection. It tells of Cesca and my journey
July 26th, 2010 | by Basho
“Can you take us to this hotel please?” I asked the tuk tuk driver. He shook his head, “No, that
March 24th, 2010 | by Basho
Hello and welcome to an experiment! Cecsa and I have sat down and recorded a podcast of our time in
March 17th, 2010 | by Basho
The most common question I have been asked by people after returning home is, “which was your favourite country to
February 24th, 2010 | by Basho
I lay on my back and tried to relax. The sound of rolling waves crashed back and forth in the
February 18th, 2010 | by Basho
One of the unique things about India, and one that you never quite come to terms with, is the trains.
February 10th, 2010 | by Basho
The November terrorist attacks on Mumbai was something we had worried about before landing in the city, but to look
February 2nd, 2010 | by Basho
In 2009 Cesca and I visited the amazing slopes of Wudang Mountain. The mountain is located roughly in northwestern part
January 23rd, 2010 | by Basho
I flipped out my phone and called the hotel. We were waiting outside the Mumbai airport, it was late, dark
January 19th, 2010 | by Basho
**UPDATE – LOTS OF NEW IMAGES!* Welcome back to the travel blogging. Our amazing, 12 month, around the world journey
December 10th, 2009 | by Basho
Thailand, again we arrived in Thailand, but this time by air. The siege of Bangkok airport, which had messed us
December 1st, 2009 | by Basho
The travel blogging is back! Note: This is the third part of a complete three part article that completes our
November 12th, 2009 | by Basho
Note: This is the second part of a complete three part article that completes our time in Vietnam. We continue
November 6th, 2009 | by Basho
The travel blogging is back! Note: This is the first part of a final three part article that completes our
October 25th, 2009 | by Basho
This is a cross post written by Basho, originally posted on www.rohantime.com Why this train? This night on this train?
October 18th, 2009 | by Basho
This is a cross post written by Basho, originally posted on www.rohantime.com Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, Northern India. Escaping to the
August 20th, 2009 | by Basho
How does it make one feel to be in one of the most “holy” cities in the world
April 30th, 2009 | by Basho
Spiderville stands between us and the wats, can we escape the 8 legged freaks
April 18th, 2009 | by Basho
We visit the amazing Angkor Wat, Cambodia
April 11th, 2009 | by cescabell
“Life is a musical thing and you’re supposed to sing or dance along the way"
February 6th, 2009 | by Basho
Cesca and I sat in the heat of the Mumbai movie theatre around the corner from the Victoria Station –
November 3rd, 2008 | by Basho
Basho and Cesca meet Tane Mahuta - The God of the Forest
October 30th, 2008 | by Basho
We visit New Zealand's great beach - 90 miles of freedom!
September 20th, 2008 | by Basho
A train ride to remember!
September 2nd, 2008 | by cescabell
Beating about the bush! AKA: "A dingo stole my marshmallows!"
July 27th, 2008 | by Basho
Thanks for all the fantastic feedback on the last Basho Film! Here is the latest, I present Sydney Harbour! There
July 12th, 2008 | by Basho
I finally found enough bandwidth to upload my first travel film; San Francisco! I hope you like it and all
June 18th, 2008 | by Basho
What do you need for a year long adventure? Don’t ask me, it’s my first time! Nevertheless, I am taking
June 11th, 2008 | by Basho
The flat is empty – everything is in storage. I leave work tomorrow for good – can’t wait! The bags