Category : India

My Complete Step by Step Guide to Planning a Trip to India

AnnaAugust 26, 2015December 14, 2024

My Guide to Planning a Trip to India Incredible India is possibly the most exciting, diverse and life changing place to travel in the world! But India is a country that challenges and frustrates a visitor almost as much as it delights, enchants and rewards which makes planning a trip......

The Complete Guide to Applying for an Indian Visa (for UK citizens)

AnnaAugust 15, 2015August 4, 2023

FAQs and a complete step by step guide on how to apply for an Indian visa from the UK. 2019 Update! 1 year online tourist, business and medical Indian eVisas are now available for citizens of 161 countries! Hooray! So you may not need this post anymore! Read this NEW post......

The Ultimate Guide to Backpacking Goa, India (2025)

AnnaAugust 14, 2015November 28, 2025

Goa is India’s smallest state, famous for it’s laid back lifestyle, beautiful tropical beaches and widely considered India’s party capital. But there’s more to Goa than just beaches and partying – there’s old churches, temples, spice plantations and waterfalls to explore, as well as colourful markets and some of the......

The Perfect Homestay in Wayanad, Kerala

AnnaJuly 26, 2015August 1, 2023

Everyday the Kerala Blog Express surprised me with and treated me to some amazing experiences, fantastic hospitality and luxury hotels. But when the opportunity to experience a homestay in Wayanad presented itself, I was the first to put my hand up and keen to swap a luxury resort for a......

My Top 10 Tips for Visiting India for the First Time

AnnaJuly 26, 2015March 10, 2024

India really is one of the most fascinating, rewarding and transformative destinations to travel in, but it can also be the most challenging and frustrating, especially if it’s your first time in India! Nothing can fully prepare you for visiting India for the first time, but once you get used......

The Time I Attended a Wedding Anniversary Party in Rural India

AnnaJuly 25, 2015August 14, 2023

My top travel experience yet! – The time I attended a wedding anniversary party in India! I don’t think it’s just me who dreams of being invited to attend a lavish, colourful Indian wedding celebration. While I haven’t yet had to the chance to attend an actual wedding in India......

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Category : India

My Complete Step by Step Guide to Planning a Trip to India

The Complete Guide to Applying for an Indian Visa (for UK citizens)

The Ultimate Guide to Backpacking Goa, India (2025)

The Perfect Homestay in Wayanad, Kerala

My Top 10 Tips for Visiting India for the First Time

The Time I Attended a Wedding Anniversary Party in Rural India

My Guide to Koh Lanta – The Hidden Gem of the Andaman Islands

My Guide to The Best Beaches in Phuket (2026)

My Phuket Food Guide + Shopping & Nightlife (2026)

The Ultimate Guide To Getting Around Phuket (2026)

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