Thinking back to before we left England I struggle to pinpoint exactly why I insisted on travelling to India. All I know is that I…
Varkala: Cliffs, Coconuts and Crashing Waves
Our final stop in Kerala was a beautiful coastal area called Varkala. With a seafront lined with soft sandy beaches and restaurants selling fresh fish,…
Kerala’s Backwaters: 3 Months Post-Flood
Our decision to go to Kerala was put in doubt back in August when news broke of widespread flooding throughout the state. This was then…
Chikmagalur: Mountains Of Coffee (literally)
As far as backpacking destinations go, I would say Chikmagalur is yet to be discovered. It is mostly a weekend getaway destination for Bangalore residents…
Don’t Worry, Be Hampi
The hippies paradise! After 2 weeks of beaching out in Goa and Gokarna we felt as ready as ever to hit the road again. The…
The Great Indian Railway
At the point of writing this post, Brad and I had been in India for almost 3 months. We only have 4 weeks left in…
Five Days in Mumbai
The metropolitan hub of India. Mumbai (Bombay) has a reputation as being a fast moving, modern city which provides opportunities for the young dreamers growing…
Diu: the Indian mini-break
To arrive in Diu we needed to get an overnight train from Jamnagar to Veraval. Then a bus at 5am to Diu, arriving at approx…
A Retreat to Kutch
For some reason The Little Rann of Kutch had been one of the top places in India I’d been looking forward to visiting. Then, everyone…
Murdered Tigers and Ridiculous Statues: The Hypocrisy of India
Disclaimer: I am not an expert on the topics discussed in this blog post. I am merely putting my own thoughts out there based on…