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Kashmir
We enjoyed a wonderful six-day trek in Kashmir’s Great Lakes region – soaring snow-capped peaks, expansive valleys and beautiful alpine lakes. You can read the blog here.
The Taj Mahal
So much has been written about this stunning and iconic World Heritage Site and I was fortunate to spend a day here on my travels around India. I think what struck me most was not just the sheer beauty and attention to detail but the contrast of the colour against a bright blue sky....
The 2015 Cricket World Cup in Australia
Four years ago I was following the Proteas, South Africa’s national cricket team, around India and Bangladesh for the 2011 World Cup. I was all but one of our pool games and was...
Jaisalmer – India
Taken on camel safari in in the ‘golden city’ – Jaisalmer. I spent an amazing three months exploring this incredible country, including almost a month in Rajasthan. We even
2011 Cricket World Cup – India and Bangladesh
I love all sports, and will watch anything!, but cricket is definitely one of my favourites. In India and Bangladesh, cricket is not only a sport but a religion and thus to experience the world cup in these countries was incredibly special.
Even more so because I saw...
A dream come true – watching South Africa play cricket in India (the 2011 World Cup)
So, a Saffer, two Americans and an Irishman walk into a cricket game . As Liz (a friend from the Caymans) said, this sounds like the opening line to a joke. It was in fact the crew that went to see Biff (the nickname of Graeme Smith, the captain of the South African team) and the boys open...
The unforgettable 2011 Jaisalmer Desert Festival
I’m currently sitting at a fancy restaurant in the French influenced city of Pondicherry eating a divine beef burger! I haven’t eaten meat for three months and I haven’t missed it at all given how good the food is here. But I’ve heard that if you’re going to eat meat, this is the best...
Phenomenal fun times in Rajasthan
Apologies for being so behind on this blog but I just haven’t had a chance the past few weeks. I’m on a flight to Chennai to watch the Proteas take on the Poms in their second world cup game so I thought I’d use the chance to catch up. Where to start?!
The few weeks...