S.E. Asia -In Conclusion

At the end of October, we were on the move with what seemed like the rest of the Indian population.  We were fast approaching Diwali and we were on a local train from Kochi to Kanyakumari.  Seven hours in an Air Conditioned carriage in ‘Chair’ seats.  The seats weren’t together. After a couple of hours,…

I am infrequently delighted with my room choices.  On this trip, only Ahmedabad was an exception.  I spend hours pouring over accommodation options, checking out the reviews and where possible cross-checking with other sources.  We are driven to keep to the ‘budget’. But I always hope that we will stay in the room we booked. …

It wasn’t a great start to a new city. Having finally arrived at the hotel the staff didn’t really seem to be expecting us.  A handful of polite and helpful staff made ready a room for us. But unfortunately, it was the worst hotel room I have ever booked into.  It seems that the Indian…

It’s becoming a ‘norm’ that buses in India depart from the most seemingly, random of places. Having paid an extra RS 500 (£5) to remain in our room in Calangute until 4 pm. We had an early supper then took a taxi from the restaurant to the side of the main N66 highway. The ‘travel…