World Borders: How To Watch The Famous Pakistan 🇵🇰 To India 🇮🇳 Border Ceremony At Wagah

Posted on September 17, 2023October 1, 2023 by Jonny Blair

“Over the borderline” – Madonna. I copied Palin again. These journeys are wild. As a child and teenager, I’d watch a load of Michael Palin travel documentaries. I never really thought I’d be able to replicate him. I watched 80 Days Around The World, Full Circle, New Europe, The Hemingway Adventure, Pole To Pole…it was Read more about World Borders: How To Watch The Famous Pakistan 🇵🇰 To India 🇮🇳 Border Ceremony At Wagah[…]

Backpacking in India: Hampi to Chennai Night Train

Backpacking in India: Hampi to Hosapete to Chennai Night Train

Posted on February 18, 2021 by Jonny Blair

I was certainly a latecomer to backpacking in India. I avoided it on my trips so many times, whackpacking the likes of China, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Myanmar all before I visited India. India in 2016 became my 141st country to visit. Therefore India doesn’t feature at all in my Backpacking Centurion series, which only focused Read more about Backpacking in India: Hampi to Hosapete to Chennai Night Train[…]

The Significance of Rituals in Commitment Ceremonies

My Favourite Moments From Backpacking in India

Posted on September 7, 2019April 4, 2020 by Jonny Blair

When I look back to my 2016 trip to India, I feel fondness. Yes the country has its problems – overpopulation, litter and disease. However it has great food, incredible culture and amazing sights. It is a huge country and takes a long time to explore. I got an Indian visa in Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan Read more about My Favourite Moments From Backpacking in India[…]

Best Luxury Hotels in India

Posted on May 14, 2019May 15, 2019 by Jonny Blair

India is one of the most popular holiday destinations, partly because it’s cheap and partly because of the rich culture and experience it offers. If you are planning to travel to India in the near future, you might be looking for the best hotels in India to stay in. It’s a country with plenty of Read more about Best Luxury Hotels in India[…]

Backpacking in India: The Golden City of Kanchipuram

Posted on January 6, 2018August 21, 2018 by Jonny Blair

A witness to numerous cultural, historical and religious events, the ancient city of Kanchipuram (or Kanchi) is situated on the banks of the Vegavathy River. It was popular as the capital of the Pallava Empire between the 4th and the 9th century. Located just about an hour and a half away, Kanchipuram is easily accessible by Read more about Backpacking in India: The Golden City of Kanchipuram[…]

Backpacking in India: My Best Five Memories

Posted on October 23, 2017January 7, 2020 by Jonny Blair

It took me a while to arrive finally in India. I was 35 years old and it was my 113th country to backpack. I look back fondly on my time there, as right now it feels like the last time I truly enjoyed backpacking. I wasn’t to know that back then. 1.Arrival in Delhi – Read more about Backpacking in India: My Best Five Memories[…]

Spectacular sights in India you shouldn’t miss on your next trip

TIC Dining Plans and Taj InnerCircle Rewards in India

Posted on September 3, 2016September 6, 2016 by Jonny Blair

Home to some of India’s finest fine dining restaurants, the Taj has celebrated & set the standard for culinary arts while creating memorable meals. Take for instance, a sublime dining experience under the stars at the Gol Bungalow that forms the tail end of the Taj Falaknuma Palace. Mesmerizing views of the old city and Read more about TIC Dining Plans and Taj InnerCircle Rewards in India[…]

Backpacking in India: Top Four Places to Visit in New Delhi

Posted on August 5, 2016May 10, 2019 by Jonny Blair

India is an absolutely awe inspiring country, a test of your backpacking adrenalin and one of the most beautiful destinations to visit when travelling the world. And an added bonus is that today more than 150 citizens from around the world can apply for their tourist visas online instead of visiting an Indian embassy (like Read more about Backpacking in India: Top Four Places to Visit in New Delhi[…]