The Taj Mahal’s beauty, and the romantic nature of its origins, draws millions of tourists a year to a grim little city called Agra. Some say it’s the most beautiful building in the world, and while I wouldn’t quite go that far, it is something you should see on your first trip to India. Not all … Read more

Rajasthan was everything we had hoped for. We feasted our eyes on gigantic forts, decadent mansions, over-the-top palaces and exotic street scenes. We filled our stomachs with delicious thalis and met so many friendly locals while riding the local buses and trains (and some unfriendly ones while lining up for train tickets). Jaisalmer was our last port … Read more

“Blues means what milk does to a baby. Blues is what the spirit is to the minister. We sing the blues because our hearts have been hurt, our souls have been disturbed” — Alberta Hunter. You may need a lifetime’s worth of depressing experiences to sing the blues with any conviction, but seeing the blues … Read more

India isn’t a country generally associated with romance. It’s a hectic, adventurous, exciting and often unglamorous country to travel, but there are places where you can escape the “real India” for a while. Udaipur, an unapologetic tourist city, is one of those places. From the gentle hum of life by the lake at sunset to … Read more

After walking everywhere in Bundi, we did our legs a favour and hired a rickshaw to explore Chittorgarh Fort. This giant complex full of temples, palaces, gates and towers, which sits on a hill overlooking the city, is the perfect place to break up the journey between Bundi and Udaipur. Here’s a quick look at what you … Read more

You’re probably a little confused by the contradictory nature of this article’s title. Bundi is one of the most laid-back cities in India, but it is still in India, which means you can expect honking rickshaws, cows eating trash on the side of the road and a general chaotic buzz that is almost impossible to escape … Read more

There comes a time in every child’s life when they need to hear the bubble bursting truths of the world. They eventually find out that Santa isn’t real, that they are not special and unique snow flakes, and, if their parents are smart, they’ll be told that tiger sightings are not guaranteed on safari in … Read more

Jaipur, AKA the Pink City, sounds like it must be a fairly romantic and relaxing stop on the Rajasthan tourist trail. It is indeed pink (well, parts of it are), but it’s also a traffic choked metropolis which has seen better (and you’d imagine cleaner) days. Jaipur is home to some special sights though, including luxurious palaces, … Read more