Rushing in and out of Rishikesh.
After a thirteen hour train ride from Jaipur, Simon and I finally arrived in Haridwar, ready to meet our driver Bobby who would be taking us the extra half an […]
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Elefantastic and a Bollywood Blockbuster
Our second day in Jaipur saw Si and I do something we’d never done before, spend the day getting up close and personal with a herd of Elephants at Elefantastic. […]
From Blue to Pink: A Surreal Final Week
It’s been a full week since my last post and all I can do is extend my apologies! The week just passed was my last week in Jodhpur and I […]
More Birthday Surprises Than Bargained For
As mentioned in my last post, I had a surprise up my sleeve as to how to celebrate Si’s birthday and everything was going to plan. I’d go home after […]
Twenty Six Years of Being Awesome
Today is Simon’s birthday, the day where he falls the wrong side of 25 and life becomes a slow downward struggle towards 80. However, in spite of this horrendous momentous […]
Watch out India: The Dawes has landed.
Having landed on Monday, it’s high time there was a guest blog by my partner in crime and pretty much everything else, Simon. I’ve been pretty quiet these last few […]
Pussy Palace
Great news internet!! No, my guesthouse has not become a brothel (may have purposefully misled you guys on that one)- but in aid of all things fuzzy and furry and […]
Matrimonial Marathons Continued
The marriage season in Jodhpur is in full swing and as promised I have updates on the matrimonial marathons. I’ve already attended as many wedding ceremonies this week as I […]
Matrimonial Marathons
Jodhpur seems to have gone slightly mental recently, an event which can be attributed to one thing – wedding season has well and truly arrived! If my time in India […]
Veggie Rice: Manju Style
A favourite staple in the Achal Niwas household and a dish with unlimited options when it comes to variations… here’s the recipe for Indian Veggie Rice by Manju! Once again, […]
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