I recently visited Gujarat, on a trip that was to see family and explore Kutch. However on the way, I was fortunate enough to come across a couple of stunning structures that I had no idea existed in my home
The Doors of Ladakh
Soma Gompa Temisgang Monastery
Pictorial Post: Ajanta and Ellora Caves
I first visited Aurangabad, a city about 400km east of Mumbai, several years ago when I worked for Foster’s Group, who owned a brewery there. As I was there for work I didn’t have enough time to visit the nearby
A Verdant Escape: Sikkim
When I was invited to a conference in Sikkim I jumped at the chance. Whilst I was excited and interested in the topic to be discussed, travel, I just wanted to experience this place for myself. I had heard so
Adventures in the Desert: Jaisalmer
I visited Jaisalmer over 10 years ago with my father and remember it fondly as my favourite place on our 4 week trip together, so I couldn’t wait to return here. This filled me with apprehension as our train neared
The Temples of Tamil Nadu: Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram, Thanjavur, Madurai, Rameswaram
Tamil Nadu is famous for its many temples and architecture. I was fortunate to see several of them in various towns, namely Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram, Thanjavur, Madurai and Rameswaram. Whilst the architecture is similar, each temple had its own unique features.
Puri, Konark and 64 Yoginis
Puri is a small seaside town in Odisha that is a popular holiday retreat for local Indian tourists. A stroll along the beach on a Sunday afternoon had a great carnival feel lots of bathing in the sea (fully clothed
In the Path of Buddha (Part 2) – Rajgir and Nalanda
Rajgir is a small town in Bihar about 2 hours by bus from Bodhgaya. I was a little apprehensive about going there as Bihar has quite a bad reputation; it is known for being unsafe, particularly for women, lawless with
In the Path of Buddha – Bodhgaya
I left Delhi feeling the need for a bit of calm and zen; not two words that readily come to mind when thinking about India. Visiting some of the famous Buddhist sites seemed like a good place to start. I
Guruvayur and Thrissur: How do you prove you are Hindu?
How do you prove what religion you were raised to someone you just met? A Christian can wear a cross, although anyone could do this relatively easily. A Muslim woman can wear a Hijab, but not all do. A Jewish