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TF Flashback: Cows, Forts, Mosques & Scams On The Golden Triangle In India (2007)

Despite having travelled to a fair few countries before this trip, I was a little  apprehensive about what lay ahead for  India. I’d heard many horror stories beforehand but despite a 90 minute delay at Narita Airport, I arrived at … Continue reading

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India 2007: The Delhi Belly Tour Pt V – Delhi Again!

Rather than pay the RP535 for an air-con seat offered by the station ticket seller I opted instead for a RP104 (about £1.30!) non-aircon sleeper carriage which I was apprehensive about as I thought it could be an overcrowded sweatbox for the 5.5 hour … Continue reading

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India 2007: The Delhi Belly Tour Pt IV – Jaipur

Took an early morning rickshaw just 11km out of Jaipur to see Amber Fort which looked quite impressive perched on top of a rocky hill but it did feel like walking around a building site at times. I resisted the … Continue reading

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India 2007: The Delhi Belly Tour Pt I – Delhi

With my 30th birthday soon approaching I fancied the challenge of India before I settle on a life holidaying in developed countries and staying in 5 star hotels and doing package tours including air-conditioned transport between the tourist traps! So many horror … Continue reading

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