Searching for Shere Khan It’s almost 6 PM and the light is beginning to fade. I stop to use the ATM in Sawai Madhopur, a small town on the edge of Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan. As I plug my pin into the ATM, the carousel of life in small-town India circles around me. Women
Read MoreAgra: Better than Bollywood Everybody goes to Agra for one thing: to glimpse the dreamlike magnificence of the Taj Mahal. And I can’t blame them. If you check out my blog from yesterday you’ll see that the Taj had quite an effect on me! But delve a little deeper into Agra’s streets, and you’ll discover
Read MoreThis Travel Writer is Lost for Words at the Taj Mahal An enduring monument to love… A cold tomb of colossal proportions… A symbol of national pride… A feat of architectural prowess… An engineering wonder… A little bit of paradise right here on earth… I could TRY to describe the Taj Mahal, but I’d fail.
Read More6 Important Truths I Learned in Delhi It may only be day three of my Indus Best of North India tour, but India’s enlightenment and wisdom are already rubbing off on me! Here are six important truths I learned in Delhi… 1. Indian People are Incredibly Patient The city of Delhi has a population of
Read MoreWho Would You Listen to? A Doctor or a TV Presenter? “Don’t eat street food in India,” said the travel doctor at the travel clinic. “Don’t go anywhere near the street food in India,” said the pharmacist at the pharmacy. “Yes, there is an overwhelming likelihood that you may need to spend a little extra
Read MoreCulture Shock: An Indian Crash Course ‘Incredible’ is one word; ‘overwhelming’ is the other. These are the two words people tend to use when you tell them you’re going to India for the very first time. Oh yes, and ‘amazing’ pops up quite often too. And as I sit here at the end of my
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Read MoreThe phenomenal sight of 1.5 million wildebeest thundering and snorting their way through Kenya and Tanzania on their annual 1,200-mile circular migration path is the ultimate safari experience. Here’s what you need to know about this excellent sprint for survival before you go… Where does the Great Migration take place? In Tanzania the wildebeest move
Read MoreThere are many amazing heritage sites in India, ranging from areas of pristine natural beauty to ancient temples and monuments. They are one of the reasons why India continues to attract millions of visitors each year! In total, you will find 37 different world heritage sites in India. They are sites that are officially recognised
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