I picked up Firekeeperโs Daughter by Angeline Boulley during a quiet stretch between travels. One of those in-between times when I wasn't going anywhere, just floating around between work and home. Iโd heard whispers about this book: that it was more than just a young adult thriller, that it carried ...
India’s Golden Triangle Itinerary: Delhi, Agra and Jaipur
India's Golden Triangle Itinerary: Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. Indiaโs "Golden Triangle" is the countryโs most iconic travel route, linking three of its most captivating cities โ Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. This trio of cities forms a triangle on the map and offers travellers an all-encompassing experience ...
Shantaram: Reborn Through Karma and Chaos
I picked up a copy of Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts by chance at Glasgow Airport (it just happened to be the book they were promoting at the time), just before catching a flight to India for six weeks. It turned out to be one of the best travel decisions Iโve ever made. Reading Shantaram ...
How to Spend 3 Days in Jaipur, India: Epic Itinerary
Welcome to Jaipur, the "Pink City" of India, a destination brimming with history, culture, and stunning architecture. As the capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur earned its famous nickname in 1876 when the entire city was painted pink to welcome Prince Albert Edward (later King Edward VII). At the time, ...
How to Visit the Taj Mahal (Agra, India): 8 Top Tips to Ensure a Smooth Visit
The Taj Mahal is one of the most iconic buildings in the world. Constructed between 1632 and 1647 (it took almost 20 years to build!), this gleaming white marble building is actually a mausoleum. It was built in memory of Mumtaz Mahal, empress consort of Mughal Empire, who died in childbirth in ...