In search of shangri-la

PERU

Switzerland is rich, especially in clichés. Many are largely true. There are some I’m not so interested in – banking, precision watches, nuclear shelters and referendums. But others, I certainly am –

Yunnan province in Southwest China is home to one of the world’s highest and most storied ancient trade routes. For centuries, mule caravans traversed the historic path, transporting tea from the lush

Places we've been, things we've seen, and mountain-related stuff we like

The Victorians confused these Shropshire hills with the Alps. How? Why? Trail dons its lederhosen, downs a glühwein and reaches for the Stretton Skyline to find out.

Moments enjoyed, lessons learned, handy advice, weird stuff that happened: welcome to the little bits and pieces that don’t make big stories, but do make all the difference.