Mumbai adventures
Mumbai, is quite possibly one of the maddest places I have been to. Twenty two million people squashed into a city. All of them coming to seek their fortune and a better life. Mumbai lies on the West coast of India.
The Far East
Indian railways the Rajdhani Express
I really wanted to ride on the Indian railway system while we were travelling there. The Indian railways are an astonishing feat of organisation, maintenance and logistics.
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Kerala backwaters
The Kerala backwaters are a network of brackish lagoons and lakes lying alongside the Arabian coast. This coast is also known as the Malabar coast of Kerala state in Southern India, and includes a myriad of interconnected canals, rivers, and inlets, formed by more than 900 kilometres (560 miles) of waterways.
Santana Beach Resort
If you are heading to Candolim on Goa’s beautiful Arabian Sea coast, you could do very much worse than stay at the fun, friendly Santana Beach Resort.
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Yab Yum eco resort Goa
The Yab Yum eco resort is set right on beautiful Ashvem beach. The destination is shrouded in a palm grove plantation with planted areas, sandy pathways and the occasional giant bamboo.
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Cochin in Kerala
Still a major port, Cochin is the gateway to Kerala and is the second largest city on the West coast after Mumbai. In the old colonial area of Fort Cochin it’s an easy walk or short Tuc Tuc ride to explore the old town with its winding fascinating streets.
Paradisa Plantation Retreat
The Paradisa Plantation Retreat is an exceptional boutique hotel set in the Sahyadri mountains of the Idukki region of Kerala.
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Kerala – Kovalam beach
Kerala – New Year in Southern India Kovalam Beach in Kerala, Souther India, is a simply idyllic place to spent any part of the British winter. Especially New Year! Sunset at Kovalam beach The first stop on our epic Southern India trip was the Marigold Mini House on Kovalam beach for the New Year festivities. Don’t
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Tokyo weekend
My trip to Tokyo Japan was certainly one to remember. In between feeling like I was starring in my own quest-related video game, and trying to recall any advice I had been given about what to do in the event of an earthquake (none) I had a very cool Far East Adventure.
Kyoto on the bullet train
We headed off to Kyoto. After our heart stopping earthquake experience getting out of Tokyo for a while seemed like a very good idea. Seismic activity is increasing in the whole region.
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