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...
August Absurdity: A Whirlwind 3-Day Shimla Escapade
Namaste, Shimla. Ever wondered what happens when you mix a dash of India’s August heat, a sprinkle of hill station charm, and a spoonful of peculiar travel instincts?
Well, buckle up, fellow adventurers, because I've...
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...
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...
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 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...
Singapore Travel Guide: An Insider’s Introduction
Singapore, the Lion City, can boast many superlatives: safest, cleanest, greenest. It introduced the world's first night-safari park, is home to Asia’s largest bird park, and has the world's biggest rooftop infinity...
Exploring Karni Mata Rat Temple
Introduction
India is well-known for its numerous religions, countless gods and goddesses, rituals, and many myths. Would it surprise you that it has a rat temple? No, I’m not kidding. It has!
It’s estimated more than...
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 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...
