As we flew over Nepal the Himalayas appeared in the distance. The snow-capped mountain peaks stood proudly above the clouds. People's faces were glued to the windows. We were literally on top of the world in this beautiful and spiritual place. Kathmandu has a long history starting with the inhabitants of the Newars. In the 7th Century the Kiratis built the foundation but it didn't really thrive until the 12th Century when it was ruled by the Malla Dynast...

Beijing is China's metropolis capital city. It has been the political centre for 8 centuries and known for its prosperous temples, palaces and gardens. When first arriving in Beijing, we felt so far from our comfort zone we felt like aliens. Now we know how the Chinese feel when they arrive at our respective countries. With the lack of English speaking locals, we knew that China would be our most challenging country during our adventure and we will need to pr...

Colombo has been a bustling port since the 5th Century but it wasn't until 1815, when the British arrived, that this small port town became a city. During the 1970s, Sri Lanka suffered the effects of Civil War which ravaged the country for 25 years. The country slowly rebuilt itself but Colombo still had a tainted image. After much redevelopment, it is now a sprawling, almost cosmopolitan city which boasts a mix of traditional markets and fine restaurants. We...

Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia and with a population of over 1.6 million people; it's a fast moving city. It's bustling with locals and expats, high rise offices, shopping centres and restaurants. We stayed in Chinatown where the Night Market and Central Market were a short walking distance away. We wandered through the narrow night markets many times. We were constantly accosted by hawkers trying to sell us shoes, clothing, bags and watches. Yo...

Kuching, Malaysia-Borneo's capital, translates to cat. With every large roundabout there was a statue of a cat. Cat is king here. It's a small peaceful yet trendy city with many shopping centres and western stores. It's no wonder the young Malays are so well dressed. Walking along the waterfront promenade was picturesque. With a mix of traditional and high rise colonial architecture, it reminded me of Singapore. The water's edge was full of colourful l...