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...
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...
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...
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 14 – 19 April 2011 – Sleep Deprived
Updated October 2021
Arrived just after 06:30 this morning from the overnight train from Jaipur and felt a tad groggy. This perhaps had something to do with trying to sleep on a noisy train in...
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...
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...
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 10 – 15 April 2011 – Elephants, Forts and Food!
Updated October 2021
I freely admit to being a “Jaipurite”. And it was the perfect place to spend with my son.
I’d arranged an early morning rickshaw (we’d given our driver the day off) out to...
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...

















