Nestled in the gorgeous mountainous backdrop of Spiti Valley in a remote corner of India lies the majestic Key Monastery. It's just out of a fairy tale book. You have to see it to believe its...
A Walk in the World is a travel blog by Fuad Omar — covering destinations across 44 countries and 5 continents. Whether you're planning a backpacking trip through Asia, a safari in Kenya, a scenic drive along the Great Ocean Road in Australia, or a quick city break in Europe, you'll find practical itineraries, honest tips, and real travel photography to help you plan your next adventure.
See My Stories Browse by CountryNestled in the gorgeous mountainous backdrop of Spiti Valley in a remote corner of India lies the majestic Key Monastery. It's just out of a fairy tale book. You have to see it to believe its...
Karikomi Lake or Lake Karikomi is a hidden alpine lake in Nikko National Park, reached by a moderately challenging trail through ancient forest from Yumoto Onsen. It is one of the most remote and...
If you want to visit an African country and are not very fond of animals, Egypt must be on top of your list. My first visit to Africa was in Egypt and I still dream about this wonderful, enigmatic...
Gili Air is one of the three most popular islands in Indonesia near Lombok while Bali is not far away either. Pristine beaches with turquoise blue water, and aquamarine life makes it a popular...
I love Lombok. Every time I go, I make the same quiet promise to myself — that one day, when life allows it, I’ll buy a piece of land near one of these beaches and stay forever. It’s the...
If you love to Trek, you have to do the Annapurna Base Camp Trek. This is a scenic trekking route in Nepal which will bring you close to the Himalayan snowcapped mountains. These are some ultimate...
Bhutan is a small landlocked country in South Asia in Eastern Himalayan region. It is a mystical country and different from any traditional country. Landing via a plane in Bhutan is an exciting...
You might or might not have heard the name of the Siem Reap. However, if you make a list of 50 things to see before you die, the ruins of Angkor Wat must be included in your list which can be visited...
Yangon is the major city of Myanmar while Bagan is famous for its ancient pagodas.. Bagan is about 630 Kilometres from Yangon and reachable with bus, plane and train. Read further to know all about...
I had three to four days in Melbourne, based in the CBD, and no rental car. That combination sends most travel guides into a mild panic – suddenly the Great Ocean Road “isn’t really...
I planned this one for a Saturday on purpose. Salamanca Market only happens once a week, and I did not want to be the person who turns up on a Tuesday and wonders where everyone went. So I built my...
Annapurna Base Camp Trek or ABC trek in Nepal is on top of every trekker's bucket list. Interestingly, you don't need a lot of money for this trek. Know how much money do you need for completing the...
You can see it from almost everywhere in Hobart. That great grey-blue wall of rock rising behind the city, often with its top lost in cloud. kunanyi / Mount Wellington is the backdrop to the whole...
I stayed at exactly one hotel in Hobart, Nightcap at Carlyle, in Derwent Park, north of the CBD on the same side of the river as the city itself. Everything else in this guide is researched and...
Singapore is a sovereign country in Southeast Asia — and it’s like nowhere else on the planet. This small island is a masterclass in what a city-state can become when vision, discipline, and...
Take a deeper look at the most fascinating, interesting, and mind boggling places to visit in India - a country like no other!
I have visited 45 countries, and I have seen some genuinely beautiful places along the way. Cradle Mountain belongs in that list – and I was not expecting it to hit as hard as it did. This was...
One of the most beautiful train journeys in Australia, Puffing Billy is a genuine must-do from Melbourne. Here's everything I wish I'd known before going - including the photography tip nobody else...
Nagoya’s food culture has a name: Nagoya meshi. It’s bold, built on rich red hatcho miso, and it doesn’t apologise for any of it — this is a city that serves pork cutlets under miso...
Everything has a limit. Like everything, you can set a limit to the natural beauties, too, at least to some extent! However, the beauty of the remotest places of Nepal has absolutely no limit at all...
