Category Archives: India

Entrance fees to the 7 Wonders of the World: how much is too much?

Have you ever stood outside a world famous monument or historic site and questioned whether you can justify spending the money on the entrance ticket? The chances are that you’ve only thought about it briefly before accepting your lot and paying … Continue reading

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Searching for that authentic travel experience

Whether we consider ourselves as seasoned travellers or occasional tourists, we invariably seek out the ‘authentic experience’ wherever we are staying. It may be the restaurant that sells authentic food, the authentic hotel run by local people, or the boat … Continue reading

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Rescued on horseback from an Indian blizzard

Think of India, and the chances are that the picture in your mind has a hot, sunny backdrop. That’s the India we all come to know. While we did experience this side of the country as well, my most memorable … Continue reading

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