“Beggars are everywhere”. I see more beggars on a stroll through Sydney’s CBD than I do travelling in India.
Ladakh’s dramatic landscapes and rich culture are at risk of erosion as visitor numbers surge.
As overtourism tears destinations apart,spurred on by social media,a strange new obsession showed me an alternative,more creative,path.
Becoming tongue-tied in front of the Dalai Lama may actually have been a blessing.
While the magnitude of this Hindu pilgrimage is theoretically suffocating,it feels uncommonly tranquil.
Your life can change on a train. And I’m not talking about the romanticised ‘Before Sunrise’ version,where you meet a gorgeous European backpacker.
Grand palaces,stunning waterways,ancient walled cities,jungles of wild tigers,the most colourful street scenes – this country is back on wish lists.
Raffles Jaipur has 50 suites with private pools or outdoor soaking tubs,and has been fashioned to reflect the old-world charm of Rajasthani palaces.
A tour through Delhi’s refugee areas explores India’s complex history through food.
India can be as vibrant and soul-filling as it can be terrifying and maddening. Here’s how to ensure your first visit goes smoothly.