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
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Tokyo: Akihabara, Asakusa and Shibuya
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
Arriving in Japan
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
Beijing and the Great Wall – Our final days in China
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
China’s National Treasures – Pandas and the Terracotta Warriors
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
Mount Wudang and the Meaning of Life
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.
Tiger Leaping Gorge & Lijiang
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
Yaks for tea and Tibetan Temples. Living the high life in Shangri-la
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
China: Li River to Shangri-La
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
Hong Kong : The Most Photogenic City in the world
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
Gandhi
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
Shimla mountains and a happy meeting
April 24th, 2012 | by Basho
Breaking out of the Backpacker Bubble in India
Jaipur, the Kalka–Shimla Railway and onto Shimla
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
Jaisalmer, sandcastle of India
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
Jodhpur
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
It Shouldn’t Happen to a Backpacker: The Moth Story
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
Udaipur
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
Varanasi – City of the Hindus
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
Tuk Tuk in the dark – A journey into Varanasi
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
Bodh Gaya Part 2 and onwards to Sarnath
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
Kolkata (Calcutta) – the black hole of India
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?”
Varkala & Holi : Kerala part two
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
Kerala, the heat and the wonder of Southern India: part one
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
This Is India Podcast 2
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
Mysore
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
This Is India Podcast
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
Outside Context New Zealand articles now on iPhone
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
Goa: The Beach Life
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
The Ellora Caves
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.
Sunset in Mumbai
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
Wudang Mountain: A Basho Film
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
This is India
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
Our Pilgrimage to Gandhi
January 19th, 2010 | by Basho
**UPDATE – LOTS OF NEW IMAGES!* Welcome back to the travel blogging. Our amazing, 12 month, around the world journey
Bangkok, city of a thousand names
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
Hanoi, Halong Bay and Tet New Year – Part Three!
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
Hanoi, Halong Bay and Tet New Year – Part Two
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
Hanoi, Halong Bay & Tet New Year – Part One
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
Rohan pillow talk: Guest Post 3 for Rohan Clothing
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?
Rohan Anywear Always – Guest Post 2 for Rohan Clothing
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
Varanasi City of Gods – Special Edition
August 20th, 2009 | by Basho
How does it make one feel to be in one of the most “holy” cities in the world
Cambodia – Journey to Angkor
April 30th, 2009 | by Basho
Spiderville stands between us and the wats, can we escape the 8 legged freaks
Temples of Angkor : A Basho Film
April 18th, 2009 | by Basho
We visit the amazing Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Laos P.D.R. – Mekong meanderings
April 11th, 2009 | by cescabell
“Life is a musical thing and you’re supposed to sing or dance along the way"
Slumdog Millionaire Movie Review
February 6th, 2009 | by Basho
Cesca and I sat in the heat of the Mumbai movie theatre around the corner from the Victoria Station –
Northland: Part Two
November 3rd, 2008 | by Basho
Basho and Cesca meet Tane Mahuta - The God of the Forest
North to Cape Reinga
October 30th, 2008 | by Basho
We visit New Zealand's great beach - 90 miles of freedom!
The Ghan train, finding Franco and Adelaide
September 20th, 2008 | by Basho
A train ride to remember!
Uluru and The Outback
September 2nd, 2008 | by cescabell
Beating about the bush! AKA: "A dingo stole my marshmallows!"
A Basho Film: Sydney Harbour!
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
A Basho Film: San Francisco!
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
James’ Travel Packing
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
Leaving on a Jet Plane – don’t know when I’ll be back again!
June 11th, 2008 | by Basho
The flat is empty – everything is in storage. I leave work tomorrow for good – can’t wait! The bags
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