Day 1 – 6 April 2011 – Slumdog Millionaire, Rickshaws and Spicy Paneers
Updated October 2021
After all of the planning and hype and nearly 24 hours flying, Rhys and I were finally in the city that Danny Boyle’s Slumdog Millionaire propelled to world fame. But in the...
Singapore at Its Best – 3 Reasons to Visit
Travelling in Asia will never be complete if you haven't experienced the beautiful city of Singapore.
Don’t be fooled by its size because although this country may be small, it's the most advanced metropolis in...
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...
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 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 At Its Best: 3 Reasons to Visit
Travelling in Asia will never be complete if you have not visited the beautiful city of Singapore. Don’t be fooled by its size because although this country may be small, it is the most...
7 of the Best Things to Do in Jaisalmer.
ARE YOU PLANNING your first trip to Jaisalmer this year? If you are, you’re probably wondering what are some of the best things to do in Jaisalmer?
I’ve travelled throughout Rajasthan several times and feel...
Udaipur – Venice of the East, 007 and Saris
India is a vibrant country steeped in tradition, culture and contrasts. She boasts mountain ranges, sweeping plateaus (deccans) and deserts, and modern sky-scrapers developed next to slums and temples.
Udaipur nestles in the south western...
Bangkok – Know Before You Go
Thailand is the heart of Southeast Asia, and its capital city, Bangkok, is its beating pulse. Often referred to as the City of Angels, Bangkok will overload all five senses with its contrasting chaos...
Day 6 – 11 April 2011: Delhi to Agra Road Trip
Updated: August 2021
This morning I had mixed feelings. On the one hand, I would have liked to have stayed in Delhi longer (as it exceeded my expectations) but on the other hand we were...
