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 from a very bumpy road trip (our driver found every pot hole between Agra and Ranthambore) we were thankful of a quick swim at the...

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 arrived at the Taj Mahal at about 05:45.  Yes, I know what you’re thinking – how cruel I am for getting Rhys up so early! ...

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 off to Agra today. Goodbye Delhi After packing (Rhys displayed all of the finesse of a bull in a china shop) and a good breakfast, our driver...

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 break from so much food” I resisted a big breakfast and went for tea and toast – needless to say, Rhys didn’t follow suit and...

Updated October 2021 After a healthy breakfast of fruit and juices (honestly!) our driver collected us just after 8am to start a full day of sightseeing in Old Delhi.  First stop was the very impressive Jama Masjid, India’s largest mosque which overlooks the Red Fort. As shorts were not allowed inside, Rhys and I had to don a Muslim “sarong” before...

Updated October 2021 We left Mumbai today for India’s capital, Delhi, on an internal flight with IndiGo.  I have to say that I was impressed with Mumbai’s Domestic Terminal. We were warmly greeted with friendly smiles and flowers at Delhi airport by our travel agent (UOR Travels).  What a pleasant surprise Delhi was – much cleaner and greener than Mumbai –...

Our 1st full day in India where it's been a muggy day in the mid 30s!  We braved another journey into Mumbai City (this time to Churchgate) in rush hour to catch an early ferry to Elephanta Caves on Elephanta Island, which is about 9 kms from the Gateway of India (which is also impressive). The caves, containing statues of...

  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 early hours of the morning, and after clearing Mumbai’s normally inefficient immigration procedures with little fuss, we were in no mood to check out the...

What's the Allure? Although considered to be a fairly young capital city by European standards, Madrid has proudly held its prestigious position in Spain since the mid 16th century. Since its inception in 1561, this classic gem has harboured a plethora of breath-taking palaces, churches, parks, monuments and monasteries. Today, Madrid easily maintains its status as one of the most sophisticated capitals...

Every first-time flyer’s worst nightmare begins something like this. Your bag is packed and ready to go. Your book and iPod are ready to go in your hand luggage.  After shuffling your way through the crowds, you finally get on the plane. After the 6-hour flight, you wait for your checked baggage at the airport only to find it...