Author Archives: Richard Griffith

About Richard Griffith

My first independent travel experience was a trip to Israel, in 1997, it was here that I caught the 'travel' bug! In 2001 I took an 8-month sabbatical and traveled around South East Asia. Since then I have managed to visit most of Eastern Europe along with India, Bangladesh, and a few other destinations in between. I love travel and I love meeting new people.

Camino De Santiago (Gran Canaria).

Posted on 20/12/2025 by Richard Griffith

Day Zero – Sunday: arrival and anticipation. The journey really began before the walking did. I took the bus from Las Palmas Gran Canaria to Maspalomas, in the south of the island, and checked into the Corallium Beach by Lopesan, … Continue reading →

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A week On The Beautiful Island Of El Hierro, Las Canarias.

Posted on 14/12/2025 by Richard Griffith

El Hierro is the smallest of the seven islands that make up the Canary Islands. El Hierro is small, rugged, and blissfully unhurried. In December, with low winter sun and fewer visitors, it felt extremely remote. I spent a week … Continue reading →

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Camino De Jinama: A Hike To Remember.

Posted on 08/12/2025 by Richard Griffith

Start: La Frontera – El Hiero (The Canaries).End: Mirador de JinamaLength: 4.4 km | Time: 2 to 2.5 hoursDifficulty: Challenging The Hike Start your journey at the Plaza de la Candelaria in La Frontera. The trailhead is located directly across from the square, next to the … Continue reading →

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Walking Menorca’s Wils Edge: Camí De Cavalls.

Posted on 08/11/2025 by Richard Griffith

Discover the quiet beauty of Menorca’s Camí de Cavalls by hiking sections 10–20 from Ciutadella to Maó in early November. With few tourists and limited buses, this off-season walk reveals the island’s wild heart — coves, cliffs, and the kindness of locals. Continue reading →

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The Thames Path Challenge – October 2025

Posted on 26/07/2025 by Richard Griffith

Event date: OCT 13, 2025 – OCT 24, 2025 Thames Path Challenge. 185 Miles. One River. One Goal. Click here to donate. In April of this year, I turned 60, and to mark this milestone I created a list: ’60 … Continue reading →

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Climbing Sigiriya Rock in Sri Lanka: A Complete Guide to the Lion Rock Experience.

Posted on 15/02/2025 by Richard Griffith

Discover how to climb Sigiriya Rock in Sri Lanka — from sunrise crowds to history, practical tips, and what to expect along the way. A first-hand travel account and guide by Richard Griffith. Continue reading →

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Sri Lanka – February 2025.

Posted on 01/02/2025 by Richard Griffith

My tailored 3-week Sri Lanka itinerary. Thanks to the artificial intelligence app ChatGPT, and my Lonely Planet guide to Sri Lanka, I put together a 3-week tailored itinerary. I had three weeks at my disposal, this should give me the … Continue reading →

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Yogyakarta’s Top Two Temples.

Posted on 29/01/2025 by Richard Griffith

Prambanan The absolutely stunning temple complex of Prambanan was constructed in the 8th century, and is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia. It is also the second-largest in Southeast Asia, behind only Angkor Wat. The three main temples tower … Continue reading →

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Tumpak Sewu waterfall.

Posted on 29/01/2025 by Richard Griffith

“A once-in-a-lifetime experience, Tumpak Sewu in East Java is not to be missed. Hundreds of waterfalls, pouring off the edge of a 120m-high semicircular cliff into a canyon lost in the mists far below, is a sight that must be … Continue reading →

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Climbing Mount Bromo.

Posted on 19/01/2025 by Richard Griffith

“Visiting Gunung Bromo is one of the most unique activities in not only Java, but possibly all of Indonesia. There is a good reason that this epic spot features on most of the tourism brochures, banners and websites for the … Continue reading →

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