I have just returned from a brilliant climbing trip in Nepal, successfully summiting Lobuche East, and both before and after my climb, I stayed at the Ramada Encore in Thamel. This hotel was a great choice, both location-wise and comfort-wise, and I thoroughly enjoyed my time there. Comfortable, spacious, A/C …
I have travelled with White Magic for almost 10 years, having adventures and making amazing memories, and I’ve reviewed them here before. If you search in the blog for “White Magic” you’ll find a handful of reviews over the years, but here’s a link to my very first review, after …
Today I learned that the Thai word “chom” means to see, watch or look. And since “Chom Arun”, the pretty restaurant where we had lunch today, is situated bang opposite the iconic Wat Arun, on Bangkok’s Chao Phraya river, the name couldn’t be better chosen. I can imagine this being …
I have just returned from yet another wonderful trip to Gangotri 1 with White Magic, and in my other, personal blog, I’ve written a report of my climb which was wonderful despite my not summiting. This review, however, is not about me, but all about WM and their service. Spoiler …
I’m beginning this review with a disclaimer: namely that the owners of the fabulous Himalayan cottages For a While, Shalini and Dam, are good friends. But just because they are friends doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be reviewed, right? We met Shalini & Dam many years ago, while staying with other …
“Good” isn’t the right word. Bhopal Zoo is absolutely fantastic! Having just arrived in Bhopal after a stay in the jungle, in Bori Wildlife Reserve, I wasn’t too enthused at the idea of a visit to a zoo. Why would you want to see animals in cages, especially after game …
Just before Christmas, I read about the re-opening of a monument in Delhi’s Nizamuddin area – a 16th century garden tomb that has been lovingly restored and renovated. To my shame, I’d never ever visited this tomb, even in its pre-restoration run-down state, so we decided to mark the first …
Honestly speaking, the Golden Teak Museum is not one of Bangkok’s absolute “must see” sights, but it is, however, great fun. Moreover, since it is located in the compound of the absolutely stunning Wat Thewarat Kunchorn Worawiharn – which you really, really should see – then it makes total sense …
Last year I stayed for a few nights at the Manisanda Hotel in Bagan, Myanmar, having chosen the hotel solely on the strength of its roof terrace. According to online reviews, the view of the morning hot air balloon flight was supposed to be excellent from the terrace, and as …
