Discovering remote unexplored places, off the beaten track and away from the tourist crowds, by engaging with the local community's food, culture and people.
From the Cliffs of Moher to the Claddagh Arts Centre, Alex Drobin encounters many natural and cultural riches along Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way.
Alex explores Cork, starting with traditional food, visiting Fota Wildlife Park and then the Blarney castle. Further explores Cork butter museum, ending with a visit to Cork City Gaol.
Alex in Londonderry, visits Peace bridge then explores Ness County visiting the Mussenden temple and later tries blow-karting ending with a visit to Marble Arch Global Geopark.
Travelling along the scenic Manali-Leh highway, Alex stops and camps at Korzok village, where she explores the simple ways of life.
From the divine Thikse monastery to the serene Pangong Lake, Alex Outhwaite soaks in the Zen at Leh.
At Nubra Valley, Alex participates in the local dance, and then sets off for a ride on a Bactrian camel across the Hunder sand dunes.
From a Sikh Gurudwara to an organization devoted to the betterment of Ladakhi people, Alex finds herself inspired by the humanity in Kargil.
A museum in Kargil transports Alex back to the times when travelers and traders traversed the Silk Road and camped in Ladakh.
From stumbling upon a statue of Guru Rinpoche to attending a local festival at a monastery, Alex explores the influence of Buddhism in Zanskar Valley.
From a magical shikara ride on Dal Lake to an elaborate Kashmiri Wazwan, Alex experiences "paradise on Earth" in Srinagar.