Taking a jeep safari in Chitwan National Park was the treat we promised ourselves after successfully trekking to Everest Base Camp. Chitwan is not only a world heritage site but it was also the first national park to be established…
Five chilled out places to escape the crowds of Alcúdia in Mallorca
Are the tourist crowds of Alcúdia driving you up the all or do you just fancy a short trip away from your resort? If you’re looking for a fun escape then this list is for you! These are the top…
Why I think Istanbul in Turkey is one of Europe’s greatest cities
Istanbul is incredible. There are loads of beautiful cultural places to visit, mint tea, cool districts to eat in and loads of cats! Everything I ever wish for in a trip… 10 million people visited in 2013 and as soon…
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…