An Unforgettable Afternoon with Sampa at Elefantastic
I’ll confess that I am neither overly fond of domestic pets or an animal activist. But that doesn’t mean that I’ll support animal cruelty or suffering.
Quite the opposite. I’ll further admit that I went...
Cocktails in Jaipur: The Good, the Bad and the Overpriced
Updated: 20 October 2026
From inventive Indian flavours to questionable service, a few years of Friday nights in Jaipur's cocktail bars.
My cocktail arrived in a delicate floral china cup. The sort that Grandma kept safely...
Snow in Rajasthan? A Day Trip to Kishangarh
Two hours from Jaipur, there's a winter landscape in the middle of the heat. It took me years to go and look.
I'd bought a new compact video camera the day before. Kishangarh was supposed...
Travel Tips For India From Someone Who Has Lived There.
As someone who has lived and worked in India, I can offer you some valuable travel tips for India. To help you make the most of your trip, here are some of my travel...
The Best Places to Visit in Kuala Lumpur
From Skyscrapers to Street Food: Why Kuala Lumpur Offers Something for Everyone
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s capital, is vibrant.
It's a bustling city offering visitors a unique blend of modernity and tradition. It’s a melting pot of cultures...
Day 18 – 23 April 2011 – Farewell Mumbai
Updated October 2011
What an experience last night at the game. Mumbai Indians won a close game and the atmosphere at the stadium was excellent. Certainly the best of the venues we’d been to.
But what...
Singapore’s Iconic Gardens by the Bay
I recently took a short break from Singapore’ heat and strolled over to its iconic landmark - the leafy Gardens by the Bay.
Probably among the first things that springs to many visitors’ minds when...
Day 5 – 10 April 2011 – New Delhi and Match Day
Updated October 2021
I wasn’t sure what to expect today as it was a Sunday and I know from previous trips to India how busy Sundays are in India.
With my body screaming “give me a...
Raise a Glass to Tradition: Enjoy an Iconic Singapore Sling at Raffles Hotel
If you're looking for a quintessential Singapore experience, look no further than the iconic Raffles Hotel and its signature cocktail, the Singapore Sling.
This historic hotel, located in the heart of Singapore, has been a...
Bangkok- An Insider’s Guide
I recently spent two days, as a stop-over, in Bangkok. I won’t say it’s one of my favourite cities I’ve ever visited. But it’s certainly not the worst either.
In my opinion, it’s not over-flowing...

















