We knew that after India we wanted to spend some time in Southeast Asia and we left it up to Ella to decide where – Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur or Singapore. She researched them thoroughly and decided upon Bangkok. Both Ella and Gavin would have birthdays in India and in SEA and we knew we wanted to give them a few …
Closing out India in Style
Google tells me that Mysore to Cochin is only 367 km and you might think you could cover that in half a day – no problem! But that would be forgetting that you have to cross the Nilgiri mountains rising as high as 7500 ft and that we have found 25 km/hr in India is what you should factor for …
Things to Do in Mysore Guide
In this post we will share some great things to do in Mysore. But first it was a bit of culture shock to be back in a bustling city after the peace of Kerala countryside. Mysore represented the second state we visited (Karnataka) and is an important tourist destination, known for its royal heritage and lavish palace. It is one …
Homestay Love in Munnar
This blog could be all about how amazing homestays are since that is what I will remember most about Munnar. Munnar is spectacular with its rolling hills covered in tea bushes. It is India’s #1 tea growing region and a major tourist destination (mostly domestic tourists, but increasingly foreigners). We spent our longest time in Munnar (4 nights) and what …
Our Introduction to India: Fort Cochin
We weren’t meant to go to India. We had planned to travel to Japan and maybe the Philippines en route to Australia. But India had been on our wish list for awhile and in researching a different trip to India, I fell in love with the idea of traveling through Southern India. We have traveled a lot through Asia, but …
Blog Inspiration – India
I love to research travel. Some people like to unwind by watching TV, but I love to surf the net for travel information. When planning a trip, I still like to buy a paper guidebook and Lonely Planets have been our go to choice for years. But I also rely heavily on reviews, forums and travel blogs for recommendations, pricing …