Bharatpur’s Keoladeo National Park has evolved from being a duck-hunting reserve for the maharajas to a UNESCO heritage site. It has 360 species of birds in high season and it is comprised of woodlands and wetlands. The best time to…
Why Palolem Beach is my favourite place in Goa
I never actually intended to visit South Goa but I ended up going to Palolem Beach after my fiancée had his bag stolen, forcing him to travel back to the UK for a new passport. In many ways, I think…
What is it like to experience a shirodhara Ayurvedic brain massage?
I heard from a friend during the Everest Base Camp trek about Shirodhara and I really wanted to experience this Ayurvedic therapy for myself. After my psychosomatic massage at Palolem Beach I felt like it would be the perfect opportunity…
Why Jaipur was my favourite part of the golden triangle
There’s something different about Jaipur, and I couldn’t put my finger on what it was. I’d already been to Delhi and Agra so this was the last corner of the triangle for me. It was also my favourite part of…
What I learnt when I took an Indian cooking class in Goa
Everyone loves Indian food but not many people know how to cook it well. I put myself firmly in that category, in fact, I struggle to cook anything well as it’s not something that I’ve ever been taught. I’m as…
Can Ayurvedic massage solve emotional problems?
I have many emotional problems, many of which have existed since I can remember. I’m not generally swayed by so-called alternative medicine but I do think there is merit in taking a holistic approach to your health. While in India,…
7 things you need to know about the Pushkar camel fair
If you’re planning on visiting the Pushkar camel fair then this is everything you need to know about it. 1. The camel fair is actually an offshoot of the main event and not the main event itself The camel fair…
Is Raj Mandir in Jaipur the world’s most beautiful cinema?
I haven’t been to every cinema in the world, but I can tell you that the Raj Mandir is a strong contender. I’m a big fan of Europa cinemas and I’ve been lucky enough to watch films in some of…
7 reasons why Bundi should be on your Rajasthan itinerary for India
I was in two minds about whether I wanted to visit Bundi. We’d been in the big cities of Delhi and Agra, as well as the national parks of Keoladeo and Ranthambore. The cities were extremely busy and the gateway…
The boiler wire set on fire at the worst hostel I ever stayed at in India
I’m an experienced traveller and I’m happy to put up with a lot for cheap accommodation but I wanted to talk about this hostel we stayed at in Jaipur for two reasons. One is that I think it’s important that…
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