A Visit To Chokhi Dhani in Jaipur (And Why We Won’t Be Returning)
I’m stood watching a woman dance a traditional Rajasthani dance in a swirl of colour. She’s wearing a blue, heavily embroidered Rajasthani skirt, its…
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My First Diwali in India
We’re sat cross-legged on the floor – Ankit, Ankit’s dad, mum, brother and I – in front of the mandir, which is heavily decorated with red…
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Exploring Mughal India – Visiting The Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri and Humayun’s Tomb
I remember the first time I started to really appreciate historical places. In 2009, I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to visit…
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White Marble – A Photo Essay Of The Taj Mahal
I came, I saw and I was left in awe. It took me 25 years to see the Taj Mahal and it was worth…
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A Road Trip To Mussorie and Landour
“Do all bus drivers drive like this?” I ask Ankit as I clutch nervously onto the grab handle in the back of the car. “Yeah,…
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What I’m Looking Forward To During My First Trip To India
As we drove to Ankit’s hometown from the airport today, I experienced the biggest culture shock of my life. Within five minutes of pulling out of…
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A Day In Bangkok With A Farang Resident – Chatuchak Market and Things To Do In Trendy Banglamphu
While there’s no better feeling than arriving in a new city as a complete stranger and trying to navigate the unfamiliar streets and neighbourhoods…
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Month Two In Review
The beginning of September saw us getting ready to leave the Vietnamese coastal town of Nha Trang. While we were über excited to be there…
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