Let’s Get Hot and Spicy in India!
The colours and flavours of spices conjure up images of exotic lands and ancient times. Today, many of our favourite global cuisines use spices unique in texture, aroma, and taste.
India is the birthplace of...
7 Rajasthan Street Foods To Tickle Your Taste Buds!
Updated: 1 September 2021
If India is a crown, Rajasthan, the land of warriors and royals, is undeniably its jewel. Rightly so, for many reasons. The iconic desert state has earned countless accolades from travellers...
A Spiritual Experience In Varanasi and Sarnath
There’s no doubt that Varanasi is as compelling as any trip to Delhi, Agra or Jaipur. In a single visit, you can witness life and death side-by-side while Varanasi’s residents carry on with their...
Rajasthan – The Enchanting Land of Kings
The Land of Kings
Rajasthan, is surely the most colourful and unique state in Northern India, if not all of India. Its capital, Jaipur, the “Pink City”, derives its name from the reddish-pink stones...
An Unforgettable Afternoon with Sampa at Elefantastic
I’ll confess that I am neither overly fond of domestic pets or an animal activist. But that doesn’t mean that I’ll support animal cruelty or suffering.
Quite the opposite. I’ll further admit that I went...
The Crown of Palaces – The Taj Mahal
Famous globally for its breathtaking beauty and mirror-like symmetry, the Taj Mahal is India’s most famous landmark. Located in Agra, it reportedly attracts more than 6 million visitors each year.
The Crown of Palaces
The Taj...
Udaipur – Venice of the East, 007 and Saris
India is a vibrant country steeped in tradition, culture and contrasts. She boasts mountain ranges, sweeping plateaus (deccans) and deserts, and modern sky-scrapers developed next to slums and temples.
Udaipur nestles in the south western...
10 Bars, Restaurants & Cafes With Stunning Views
What could be more appealing than sipping cocktails or “fine-dining” on a roof-top bar or restaurant that has the most amazing killer views? Whether you're perched, eagle like, above a neon-lit city; absorbing 360...
Match day in Jaipur
Manish, our host from Friday’s meeting, had agreed to take us sightseeing today but our plans were significantly disrupted due to the death of Jaipur’s last maharaja, Bhawani Singh, who was 80.
The Rajasthan state...
New Delhi and Match Day
I wasn’t sure what to expect today as it was a Sunday and I know from previous trips to India how busy Sundays are in India. With my body screaming “give me a break...
