2023-03-14 03:57
Today’s travel photo is of a quiet, colourful canal in Burano, Italy. Venice is one of those places where you could spend weeks exploring and still have so much more to see. During my… Read More
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The Road to Anywhere is the personal travel blog of adventure traveller Dean Wickham. Join him as he travels the world in search of adventure, sharing his stories and photography along the way.
2022-03-15 04:38
Today’s travel photo is of Radcliffe Camera in Oxford, England. This stunning building is one of the most iconic in the University of Oxford. Built in the mid 18th century, Radcliffe… Read More
2021-11-12 00:21
Today’s travel photo is of a sunrise in Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast, Australia. I took this photo from the balcony of the holiday apartment we stayed in for a few days recently… Read More
2021-06-08 05:10
Today’s travel photo is of the Church of San Giovanni Battista in Riomaggiore, Italy. Riomaggiore is one of the five villages that make up the beautiful coastal area of Cinque Terre o… Read More
2019-10-23 01:11
Today’s travel photo is of a quiet street in Chinatown in Malacca, Malaysia. Malacca is a beautiful historic town located about two hours from Kuala Lumpur, and is a popular weekend s… Read More
2019-06-27 01:26
When I first visited Rome nearly 9 years ago, I was introduced to the incredible art of the Italian Renaissance, found on the ceilings of churches and in museums, the highlight being the art… Read More
2019-06-25 01:22
Today’s travel photo is of a quiet alley in Cortona, Tuscany, Italy. Cortona is a popular town in Southern Tuscany, perched on the side of a hill and known as the setting for the famo… Read More
2019-06-13 00:20
Today’s travel photo is of the Grand Council Chambers in Palazzo Ducale in Venice, Italy. Palazzo Ducale (Doge’s Palace) is a magnificently preserved palace in the heart of Veni… Read More
2019-05-31 01:23
Today’s travel photo is of the main central courtyard within the walls of Arundel Castle in England. Arundel Castle has nearly 1000 years of history, perched on a hill in Sussex. The… Read More
2019-02-18 07:23
Today’s travel photo is of a view across the rooftops of the hilltop town of Montepulciano in Tuscany, Italy. On my latest trip to Italy, I wanted to visit the Val d’Orcia in th… Read More
2018-12-27 01:35
It has been many years since I first visited Rome. The eternal city captured my heart in many ways – the history, the architecture, the people, the chaos. It is a city that I knew I wo… Read More
2018-12-22 02:54
Today’s travel photo is of the view of Piazza San Marco from across the Grand Canal in Dorsoduro, Venice. Dorsoduro is a nice quiet area of Venice where you won’t find the crowd… Read More
2018-11-24 01:26
The Cotswolds has so much to offer that I quickly realised that one day was nowhere near enough to see much of it. I could only just scratch the surface with a visit to a couple of the popul… Read More
2018-11-08 01:31
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Located at the northern end of the Sunshine Coast, Noosa is one of Queensland’s premier holiday spots. With beautiful beache… Read More
2018-10-18 01:54
Today’s travel photo is a view of the spectacular coastline of Cinque Terre, Italy. I took this photo while walking the coastal path from the village of Riomaggiore, the most southern… Read More
2018-09-25 03:59
The Cotswolds is one of the most beautiful parts of England, filled with charming villages made up of stone buildings and surrounded by gorgeous green countryside. The area contains hundreds… Read More
2018-09-16 07:35
Today’s travel photo is of a picturesque street in the town of Castellina in Chianti, Italy. Chianti is one of the most well known and beautiful parts of Tuscany, known for its famous… Read More
2018-08-25 02:17
Today’s travel photo is of Via Panisperna in Rome, Italy. This long street runs on a diagonal course compared to the surrounding streets, and I wandered down here regularly during my… Read More
2018-07-30 06:30
I have wanted to visit the Cotswolds for a long time. I remember seeing a television program about the region many years ago and I was intrigued by the rolling green hills and valleys, scatt… Read More
2018-07-24 01:45
Today’s travel photo is of the beach in Monterosso, in the beautiful Cinque Terre, Italy. Monterosso is the largest of the five villages that make up the Cinque Terre, and also has th… Read More
2018-07-16 08:01
Today’s travel photo is of a quiet alley in the neighbourhood of Trastevere in Rome, Italy. Trastevere is a popular neighbourhood with the locals in Rome, with a kind of rustic, arty… Read More
2018-06-04 10:03
Bath is a city that truly surprised me. I was looking forward to visiting the city, however apart from the ancient Roman baths, I didn’t know that there was much else to see there, so… Read More
2018-05-24 01:43
Today’s travel photo is of Arlington Row in the Cotswold village of Bibury in England. Arlington Row is a stunning row of historic old weavers cottages, lining a narrow street with a… Read More
2018-05-08 05:31
Today’s travel photo is of Pulteney Bridge on the River Avon in Bath, England. I just came back from a trip to England and visited Bath for the first time. I was really impressed by t… Read More
2018-03-26 01:29
Trekking through a snow storm
In Dingboche, it started snowing. It was just a light fall, where small fluffy flakes drifted slowly down to melt as soon as they touched the ground. I watched… Read More
2018-01-30 08:27
Franz Joseph Glacier…where has the ice gone?
As humans it seems to be easier to ignore things rather than deal with them. This applies to simple things like doing your homework after… Read More
2017-12-04 07:39
Today’s travel photo is of a purple orchid in the Orchid Garden section of the Perdana Botanical Gardens in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Perdana Botanical Garden is a beautiful and peacefu… Read More
2017-11-11 03:59
Mount Maroon
Brisbane is privileged to be surrounded by stunning natural landscapes, with mountains and forests that are full of excellent hiking trails. It is one of the reasons why I love… Read More
2017-11-01 00:59
Today’s travel photo is of the sunset over the beach in Hokitika, New Zealand. Hokitika is a charming little historic town on the rugged west coast of the South Island of New Zealand… Read More
2017-09-19 06:52
The road to Haast Pass
I left Wanaka in the late morning after a spectacular drive over the snow covered Crown Range from Queenstown. Little did I know that the scenery was about to get eve… Read More
2017-08-29 05:57
Today’s travel photo is of the Porta de Santiago at A Famosa Fort in Malacca, Malaysia. A Famosa is a 16th century Portuguese Fort in the historic town of Malacca (Melaka), built shor… Read More
2017-08-16 02:40
Today’s travel photo is of the TSS Earnslaw coming in to dock at Walter Peak High Country Farm on Lake Wakatipu, New Zealand. The TSS Earnslaw is a vintage steamship that has been tra… Read More
2017-08-07 23:11
A guide to Malaysia’s Capital
Kuala Lumpur is a big modern Asian metropolis full of skyscrapers and shopping malls, growing over the years into a city that could rival Singapore. Stil… Read More
2017-07-10 04:11
Today’s travel photo is of the historic Chinese heritage buildings that line Jonker Street in Melacca, Malaysia. Jonker Street is the centre of Chinatown in Melacca’s historic o… Read More
2017-06-19 01:06
Fresh snow on the Crown Range
The best way to see New Zealand, in my opinion, is to drive. There are so many amazing drives you can go on that are jaw droppingly beautiful and will have you… Read More
2017-05-28 03:06
Melbourne has to be one of my favourite cities in Australia due to its amazing mix of European influence with a very contrasting cosmopolitan vibe. The city’s food and bar scene is ex… Read More
2017-04-25 03:55
History and old world charm in Arrowtown
New Zealand is filled with quaint little towns where old buildings and European style gardens make you feel like you are somewhere in the English co… Read More
2017-03-31 01:12
Stunning views from Coronet Peak
Queenstown is well known as New Zealand’s premier winter playground and the ski capital of the country. When we visited in late spring, the ski season… Read More
2017-03-07 02:28
Today’s travel photo is of a boat heading up the Melaka River in Melacca, Malaysia. I just returned from a trip to Malaysia where I visited Melacca for the first time. I was instantly… Read More
2017-03-03 00:22
The Lower Portals Trail
I’m currently in training mode again for another trip to the Nepal Himalaya in a couple of month’s time, so I’ve been regularly hitting the tr… Read More
2017-02-12 04:16
Today’s travel photo is a panorama shot of the Lindis Pass in Otago on the South Island of New Zealand. Travelling from Mount Cook, the road to Queenstown crosses over this spectacula… Read More
2017-02-07 23:58
I’ve been living in Brisbane for most of the past decade, but I’ve always lived more in the outer suburbs, so heading into the city for the day really still has that feeling of a… Read More
2017-02-04 00:13
Today’s travel photo is a night shot of the city of Queenstown with the Remarkables mountain range in the distance in New Zealand. I actually took this photo from the holiday park we… Read More
2017-01-22 02:56
New Zealand’s spectacular Hooker Valley
New Zealand is a hiking enthusiast’s dream, with hundreds of amazing hiking trails scattered all over the country. With New Zealand&rsquo&helli…Read More
2017-01-16 06:37
The road to Mount Cook
It has been 11 years since I last visited New Zealand, so a return trip was well over due. It would also be Veronika’s first time in the country, so I was keen… Read More
2017-01-04 23:58
Today’s travel photo is of a long foot bridge on the hike in the Hooker Valley, New Zealand. It was cold and wet when I did this popular hike in Mount Cook/Aoraki National Park, but t… Read More
2016-12-29 23:17
Today’s travel photo is a stunning landscape view down the valley from the Cho La Pass in Nepal, looking towards Taboche on the right and Ama Dablam in the distance. The Cho La Pass h… Read More
2016-12-05 00:37
A chorten watches over a stunning landscape in Dingboche
This is day 19 to 24 of my 24 day trek through the Khumbu region of Nepal -> View all posts for this trek
I had been on the… Read More
2016-11-26 23:33
Today’s travel photo is of the rushing white water coming from the glacial lake of the Mueller Glacier in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in New Zealand. I took this photo while hikin… Read More
2016-11-10 03:31
This is day 19 of my 24 day trek through the Khumbu region of Nepal -> View all posts for this trek
My alarm went off at 4:30am but I hadn’t really been sleeping anyway. Sleep… Read More
2016-11-03 23:38
Today’s travel photo is of Lake Pukaki, looking north towards a cloud covered Mount Cook on the South Island of New Zealand. You may think that I have photoshopped the hell out of tha… Read More
2016-10-31 23:36
A quick trip to Melbourne
Melbourne is a city that I took way too long to go and visit. I’m Australian born and bred and have lived here all of my life, but in my 32 years I had never… Read More
2016-10-28 00:29
Today’s travel photo is of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Lake Tekapo, New Zealand. This is the first photo I have posted from my recent trip to New Zealand’s South Island… Read More
2016-10-05 07:03
Paris is notoriously regarded as one of the most expensive cities in the world to visit. Personally, I didn’t find it quite as bad as people make it out to be and I found prices were… Read More
2016-09-28 08:50
Everest Base Camp
This is day 18 of my 24 day trek through the Khumbu region of Nepal -> View all posts for this trek
It had been a long, challenging but incredibly rewarding t… Read More
2016-09-16 01:01
On the trail to Lobuche
This is day 17 of my 24 day trek through the Khumbu region of Nepal -> View all posts for this trek
The trek over the Cho La Pass had left me tired and exhau… Read More
2016-09-09 22:48
Today’s travel photo is of a fountain at Trafalgar Square in London. Trafalgar Square is one of those must visit sites in London as it is such an iconic part of the city. It’s a… Read More
2016-08-31 05:14
Flinders Street Station
I’ve been to Melbourne several times. Most of those times were in transit at the airport but I also drove through it on my way across Australia a couple o… Read More
2016-08-24 04:32
Crossing the Cho La Pass
This is day 16 of my 24 day trek through the Khumbu region of Nepal -> View all posts for this trek
It was dark and freezing when my alarm went off. I was u… Read More
2016-08-07 04:47
Today’s travel photo is a view of Gorak Shep with Kala Pattar and the ice capped peak of Pumori towering above in Nepal. Gorak Shep is the last stop before reaching Everest Base Camp… Read More
2016-08-01 00:38
Today’s travel photo is of a buffalo in Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania. This buffalo kept a very close eye on me as I took its photo, and it continued to do so until we drove off. If you… Read More
2016-07-24 01:25
Crossing the Ngozumpa Glacier
This is day 15 of my 24 day trek through the Khumbu region of Nepal -> View all posts for this trek
It’s possible to cross the Cho La Pass, betwe… Read More
2016-07-16 00:40
Today’s travel photo is of Flinders Street Station in Melbourne, Australia. I only had a short time in Melbourne but it was long enough for me to find out that I really liked the city… Read More
2016-07-06 02:41
A view of giants at the summit of Gokyo Ri
This is day 14 of my 24 day trek through the Khumbu region of Nepal -> View all posts for this trek
It was a bitterly cold morning in Goky… Read More
2016-06-26 05:28
The stunning scenery at Gokyo
This is day 13 of my 24 day trek through the Khumbu region of Nepal -> View all posts for this trek
It’s not easy to sleep at high altitude and I… Read More
2016-06-19 07:00
Wandering along the Seine at night
The river Seine is undoubtedly at the heart of Paris. The true essence of the city. It meanders through the city and its banks are lined with beautiful Fr… Read More
2016-06-16 00:47
Today’s travel photo is of Notre Dame Cathedral from the Seine at night in Paris, France. I took this photo after going for a late night walk around the city after dinner one night. T… Read More
2016-06-12 04:58
This is day 12 of my 24 day trek through the Khumbu region of Nepal -> View all posts for this trek
Today would be a short day of trekking as I was now above 4000 metres and needed… Read More
2016-06-05 04:38
Trekking to Mong La
This is day 11 of my 24 day trek through the Khumbu region of Nepal -> View all posts for this trek
From Namche Bazaar, the way to Everest takes you back ac… Read More
2016-05-29 02:15
Today’s travel photo is of a lodge beneath Ama Dablam at sunset in Dingboche, Nepal. I reached Dingboche within the last few days of my recent trek in the Everest region of Nepal, but… Read More
2016-05-25 01:50
Today’s travel photo is a close up shot of some of the trilathons at Stonehenge in Wiltshire, England. I wasn’t expecting to be able to get so close to the stones as I knew that… Read More
2016-05-22 03:26
Trekking above Namche Bazaar
When you reach Namche Bazaar during a trek to Everest Base Camp in Nepal, it is important to stop for an extra day to acclimatize before continuing on up to the… Read More
2016-05-15 03:06
The Eiffel Tower at night
If you’ve never been to Paris, what is the first thing that pops into your mind when you think of the city? The Eiffel Tower, right? You’re not the onl… Read More
2016-05-08 03:47
Trekking to Namche
This is day 9 of my 24 day trek through the Khumbu region of Nepal -> View all posts for this trek
It was a cool but pleasant morning in Phakding as I starte… Read More
2016-05-03 23:41
Today’s travel photo is of a baby yak in Namche Bazaar, Nepal. It’s quite common to come across yaks, dzopkyos (half yak/half cow) and mules wandering through Namche and other v… Read More
2016-04-24 05:02
Trekking along the Dudh Kosi Valley
This is day 7 and 8 of my 24 day trek through the Khumbu region of Nepal -> View all posts for this trek
I awoke to a foggy morning in Bupsa. The… Read More
2016-04-17 04:03
Old books at Marché aux puces de la Porte de Vanves
Veronika loves things; in particular, old things that have a story and possess a certain charm and character that seems to have be… Read More
2016-04-14 01:30
Today’s travel photo is of a large prayer wheel in the village of Chaurikharka, Nepal. I passed through Chaurikharka during the last day of the first section of the my trek from Jiri… Read More
2016-04-04 07:58
The village of Khari Khola
This is day 6 of my 24 day trek through the Khumbu region of Nepal -> View all posts for this trek
November is festival time in Nepal and the Tihar f… Read More
2016-03-31 10:42
Today’s travel photo is of some boats on the banks of the Mekong River on Don Khone, one of the islands in Si Phan Don, Laos. I took this photo at the southern tip of the island where… Read More
2016-03-26 02:56
View of the high Himalaya on the trail to Nunthala, Nepal
This is day 5 of my 24 day trek through the Khumbu region of Nepal.
I woke up to a beautiful, crisp and clear morning in Junbe… Read More
2016-03-17 01:03
Today’s travel photo is of an old 18th century farmhouse in Marie Antoinette’s Estate at Versailles, France. Marie Antoinette, Queen of France at the time, wasn’t fon… Read More
2016-03-13 10:08
One of my favourite things about travel is trying new food and experiencing local cuisines. When I travel to a new country I try very hard to eat only the local cuisine while I’m there… Read More
2016-03-06 04:02
The Likhu Khola Valley
This is day 3 and 4 of my 24 day trek through the Khumbu region of Nepal
It appears that trekking in the Himalayas, at least on the Jiri to Lukla trail, is all about… Read More
2016-02-28 04:18
View from the Deurali Pass
This is day 2 of my 24 day trek through the Khumbu region of Nepal.
The climb began immediately, my legs barely warmed up and my muscles slightly stiff from the p… Read More
2016-02-24 22:56
Today’s travel photo is of a path leading through a vegetable garden just outside of Nunthala in Nepal. I spent the night at a teahouse in the village of Nunthala and took this photo… Read More
2016-02-21 02:07
Hazy valley view on the trail from Jiri
This is day 1 of my recent 24 day trek through the Khumbu region of Nepal
I looked out at the hazy view before me, the surprisingly hot sun shin… Read More
2016-02-15 01:43
Today’s travel photo is of The Mall in Westminster, London. The Mall is the long, straight road that leads to Buckingham Palace from the Admiralty Arch, which is pedestrianized on Sun… Read More
2016-02-07 06:14
Stupas and prayer flags at Swayambhunath
The city of Kathmandu in Nepal is full of important religious sites and temples. One of the most important of these is Swayambhunath, &helli…Read More
2016-01-30 01:33
Alzheimer’s is something that I hold close to my heart. My Grandmother had the disease in her old age and it basically destroyed her mind. In the end she had no idea who any of her fam… Read More
2016-01-28 00:36
Today’s travel photo is of Catherine Bay on Rottnest Island in Western Australia. This photo shows you what you can expect from Rottnest Island for most of the year. Blue skies, white… Read More
2016-01-22 00:33
Step into the catacombs of Paris
Being a more adventurous traveller, I usually find myself seeking out unusual things to do and to wander the path less travelled, rather than just sticking… Read More
2016-01-16 23:57
Today’s travel photo is of a shop selling vegetables on the street in Kathmandu, Nepal. As you can probably tell, this building was damaged in the earthquake and is basically being he… Read More
2016-01-10 01:45
Today’s travel photo is of the damaged stupa in the village of Junbesi in Nepal, on the Jiri to Lukla trail. There was a lot of earthquake damage in the villages along the trail from… Read More
2016-01-07 02:42
As most of you will know, unless you live under a rock, Nepal was hit by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake in April 2015. The quake devastated the country. Thousands of people died. Others lost th… Read More
2016-01-05 02:54
Today’s travel photo is of the narrow street of Rue Galande in the Latin Quarter of Paris. The Latin Quarter is one of my favourite areas in Paris, filled with picturesque streets wit… Read More
2015-12-30 23:49
A journey to Southeast Asia isn’t just about tasting delicious food, exploring fantastic natural landscapes or lounging on beautiful beaches. On top of all that, the region is home to… Read More
2015-12-27 02:41
Today’s travel photo is of the Likhu Khola near Kinja in Nepal. I took this photo while crossing the river via a suspension bridge on the way to the village of Kinja, situated in this… Read More
2015-12-23 03:59
A Grotesque watches over Paris
We fell in love with Notre Dame Cathedral on our first day in Paris. It was a dream come true for my wife and something that I knew we would remember forever… Read More
2015-12-15 04:02
Today’s travel photo is of the view from the top of the Deurali Pass while hiking between the villages of Shivalaya and Bhandar in Nepal. I took this photo on the second day of my rec… Read More
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