Hit 168 in my country count today as the plane touched down in Katmandu! Nepal is in the bag!

Bhutan is beautiful and the culture is interesting. Paro is a great base for exploration.

Road tripping in Bhutan is extremely rewarding as every pass and valley throw up amazing views and new cultural discoveries.

Penises greet you everywhere in the surroundings of the Chimi Monastry in Bhutan's Punakha Valley.

Religious people suffer from a version of insanity, but you can't blame them for having no imagination. The religious madmen of Bhutan are certainly no exception.

Bhutan is a new democracy. Slavery was only abolished in 1958. Each election is therefore a test of sorts.

Bhutan is my country number 167! Excited to be here!

Thailand has taken in refugees from Putin's dictatorship. Bravo!

There are major cultural differences between Scuba divers and terrestrial safari enthusiasts.

Arathusa in Sabi Sands is one of the very best places in the world to observe leopards up close. And I mean REALLY up close!

I rack up country number 166 - the Maldives!

Sri Lanka's Yala National Park is situated right on an exposed coastline, yet the park's game survived the devastating Boxing Day tsunami. How?

There are nine leopard subspecies in the world. I have seen three. Here are some pictures of this magnificent beast.

Sri Lanka is the second-largest tea exporter in the world. Put the kettle on and learn more about Sri Lankan tea!

Sigiriya is a beautiful site with great views and a rich history.

I rack up country number 165 - Sri Lanka!

Udaipur evokes many thoughts about India's history - and James Bond.

There is no place on earth where leopards and people live in as close proximity as in Jawai.

The King of Chanoud used to have power, but now he is a hotel owner and you can stay in his awesome palace and get to know his town. Go!

Tiger in your face (Source: own photo) Take the flight from Mumbai to Nagpur and then drive three hours south to reach Tadoba Andhari...