Phugtal Monastery,Zanskar Valley,Ladakh.

This isolated valley is in danger of being loved to death

Ladakh’s dramatic landscapes and rich culture are at risk of erosion as visitor numbers surge.

  • Nina Karnikowski
Flags above Leh,Ladakh.

A simple pair of socks found overseas created my new obsession

As overtourism tears destinations apart,spurred on by social media,a strange new obsession showed me an alternative,more creative,path.

  • Nina Karnikowski
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama.

I met my hero and was lost for words. It was perfect

Becoming tongue-tied in front of the Dalai Lama may actually have been a blessing.

  • Nina Karnikowski
Life revolves around the covered deck at Little Promised Land.

In the age of Instagram and Airbnb,we’ve lost the joy of ramshackle stays

A stay at an imperfect summer shack with chipped china and quirky curios might just be what the doctor ordered.

  • Nina Karnikowski
Educated young Nepalese are returning home to Kathmandu.

A new,youthful spirit is putting this city back on travellers’ radars

A new wave of creatives is helping to preserve local cultures,environments and communities,while lifting the visitor experiences of one of Asia’s most intriguing cities.

  • Nina Karnikowski
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Take a bushwalk through the Gondwana World Heritage-listed rainforest

Rainforest retreat gives frazzled urbanites a place to escape the daily grind

Here’s a camp challenging burnout culture by providing rest and restoration in an immersive nature retreat,where all the work is done for you.

  • Nina Karnikowski
Much Better Adventures offers a chance to give back… Ban Gioc waterfall in Vietnam.

Ten trends transforming travel for the better

Travel experiences that help nurture and preserve the planet and its people are booming.

  • Nina Karnikowski
This lemongrass-infused rice noodle and fish soup called mohinga is considered to be Myanmar’s national dish.

On this must-do Delhi food tour,there’s no actual Indian food

A tour through Delhi’s refugee areas explores India’s complex history through food.

  • Nina Karnikowski
Navigating Indian train travel is a rite of passage.

From Delhi belly to haggling:What first-timers need to know about India

India can be as vibrant and soul-filling as it can be terrifying and maddening. Here’s how to ensure your first visit goes smoothly.

  • Nina Karnikowski
An airport delay had unexpected – and welcome – consequences.

Being stuck in a small airport for a day taught me a valuable lesson

Choosing how to deal with life’s inconveniences when on the road can play a big part in how they affect us.

  • Nina Karnikowski