Train travel in India is a minefield and can be stressful so I’ve put together this quick and easy guide to tell you all you need to know in the least time possible, including all the links you need to…
How to spend a perfect day in Mysore/Mysuru in South India
Mysore and its palace are a highlight for many backpackers travelling around South India on a budget and I am in complete agreement which is why I’ve written this guide to spending the perfect day in this wonderful Karnataka city….
11 easy and cheap things to do in Munnar in South India
Munnar is a great South Indian hill station to visit if you’re backpacking around Kerala, if you want to kick your boots off here then here are 11 easy and cheap things to do in and around Munnar. To get…
How to see the Ellora Caves on a backpacker budget
I absolutely loved the UNESCO-listed Ellora Caves and it was one of my favourite places that I visited in South India so I’m going to tell you how to see them on a backpacker budget including transport and accomodation. We…
What did the Jantar Mantar astronomical observatory instruments in Jaipur do?
Some of the most fascinating historical buildings in India are the Jantar Mantar astronomical observatories, and I went to the one in Jaipur to discover what these intriguing instruments were actually used for. Jantar means instruments and Mantar means calculation…
5 top things to do in Kolkata in North India
Kolkata, the artist formerly known as Calcutta, is one of North India’s most famous cities and the capital of the West Bengal state. Once upon a time, it was the capital of British India as well as the place where…
15 things that travellers absolutely need to know about Indian culture
If you’re travelling to India, especially if you’re a woman, then these are 15 things that you need to know about India before starting your trip. India is a big country, and the North and South are different in some…
11 fun things to do in Bangalore on a backpacker budget
Bangalore is one of South India’s most cosmopolitan cities, it’s easy to get around, has great restaurants and nightlife and has great links to other places, like Gokarna and Hampi. Here are 11 fun and cheap things to do during…
The good, the bad and the ugly about visiting Varanasi in India
I could write you a travel guide all about the things to do in Varanasi but I’ve seen so many travel blogs that varnish over the truth of backpacking in North India that I thought it would be better to…
Your ultimate guide to watching a Kathakali show in Kerala
When you get to Kerala, you will see photographs of brightly coloured performers in voluptuous and ornate outfits, but where can you see it, what does it mean and what are its historical origins? Watching a traditional Kathakali show was…
What I learnt from going on a tour of Mumbai’s Dharavi slum in South India
When I read about the Dharavi Slum tour I really wanted to go, which sounds like an odd thing to do as a tourist but let me explain why I visited India’s biggest slum in Mumbai and what I learnt from…
A photographic journey around The Beatles Ashram in Rishikesh, North India
The Beatles came to Chaurasi Kutia at the invitation of guru Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in order to study transcendental meditation in order to move away from drugs and write what became The White Album. Seeing this ashram was one of…