Day 17 – 22 April 2011 – Match Day Ticket Frenzy
Updated October 2021
We decided to have another flexible day today. Rhys finally awoke just after 9:30. His body alarm clock must have alerted him to the hotel’s breakfast service closing at 10:00!
We finally managed...
Day 8 – 13 April 2011 – Our Quest to spot Shere Khan
Updated October 2021
We had an early start this morning as we had a 6 hour road trip for an appointment on an afternoon safari to spot a Royal Bengal Tiger. Arriving just after 12:00...
Day 7 – 12 April 2011 – Birthday Cake and Taj Mahal
Updated October 2021
Wow, wow and triple wow. That sums up today.
It was Rhys’ 17th Birthday today and we would be hard pressed to top this. I can’t remember what I did for my 17th!
We...
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...
Cafés in Jaipur Serving Breakfast with a European Twist
Jaipur, the Pink City and capital of Rajasthan, is a city of contrasts. Between majestic palaces, bustling bazaars, and chaotic streets, travellers seek moments of calm. As a result, the cafés in Jaipur provide...
Day 12- 17 April 2011 – Match Day
Updated October 2021
Manish, our host from Friday’s meeting, had agreed to take us sightseeing today but our plans were significantly disrupted due to the death of Jaipur’s last maharaja, Bhawani Singh, who was 80.
The...
Mumbai Travel Guide – An Insider’s Guide
Updated 24 September 2022
WHY GO TO MUMBAI
There’s no escaping it. Mumbai is extraordinary. You either love it or hate it! Its chaotic and exhausting.
Bustling with boundless energy, if you want evidence how India represents...
The Crown of Palaces – The Taj Mahal
Famous globally for its breathtaking beauty and mirror-like symmetry, the Taj Mahal is India’s most famous landmark. Located in Agra, it reportedly attracts more than 6 million visitors each year.
The Crown of Palaces
The Taj...
Day 20 – 25 April 2011 – Clean Air, Green Grass and Tranquillity
Updated October 2021
As today was ANZAC day, we caught the extremely efficient train (MRT) to Kranji and then walked the short distance to the War Cemetery to mark our respects.
As this was our only...
Rajasthan – The Enchanting Land of Kings
The Land of Kings
Rajasthan, is surely the most colourful and unique state in Northern India, if not all of India. Its capital, Jaipur, the “Pink City”, derives its name from the reddish-pink stones...
