Arriving at Basel airport was like choosing which exit to leave at a subway station, but this time the options were a lot more fun - our three choices were Switzerland, France or Germany! We were there to explore the Basel part of the border so we swiftly entered into Switzerland. Fun Fact - the... Continue Reading →

After 4 months on the road, we reach our last stop on the trip and one of the most remarkable and fascinating countries in the world - China. It’s a place of mystery for so many in the West. I must confess we were slightly apprehensive before visiting China - our impressions of the place... Continue Reading →

3 weeks in India has flown by! For the last leg of our trip we joined another G Adventures tour which would take us all the way from Delhi to Kathmandu in Nepal. For this trip most of our travelling has been done alone but we do like doing a tour every now and then... Continue Reading →

Vlog: https://youtu.be/FODd5Ow8vpk Having spent two weeks in the carnage that is urban India, a bit of peace and quiet was at this point looking like a pretty attractive option. The Himalayan regions to the north of the country offered a great antidote and, with Amar’s mum’s family coming from the area, we picked the Garhwal... Continue Reading →

Vlog: https://youtu.be/QYKyFbIScco When people think of India, the images they conjure up are often from this part of the country. Grand palaces, beautiful scenery, opulence of the old kingdoms and as ever, great food. Rajasthan (meaning “Land of the Kings”) is the home of the Rajputs, famed for their honour and warrior like resistance to... Continue Reading →