The magnificent Amber fort in Jaipur, also known as Amer Fort, is at the top of every visitor's list, with its fusion of Indian and Mughal styles of architecture and gorgeous views, overlooking Lake Maota. Throughout the fort there are a variety of stairways, courtyards, gateways, gardens and balconies to explore, all adorned with intricate colourful murals and designs for you to marvel at. To ... Read the Post
My India Itinerary – Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Osian, Ranakpur, Udaipur and Mumbai
Last year I won the Post Office Travel and Food Blogger of the Year 2018 and my prize was £5000 to spend on my trip of a lifetime, as documented in my winning entry about my desire to retrace my ancestral roots. This journey was to India, more specifically to Jodhpur in Rajasthan, to see the town where my community originated from before future generations eventually set up life in East Africa, ... Read the Post
Hotel review: A sumptuous stay at Rambagh Palace, Jaipur
Rajasthan is known for its enchanting palaces and impressive forts and when we were planning our trip to India, Rambagh Palace, which is a Heritage hotel managed by Taj Hotels, was top of our list for Jaipur. This beautifully restored palace, which was built in 1835, has a rich history of royal transitions from being the queen’s favourite maiden’s home, a hunting lodge to the residence of Maharaja ... Read the Post
24 hours in Jaipur – Where and what to eat and drink
If you are in Jaipur for 24 hours here are some must eats and places to visit, ranging from street side, to dining like royalty. On the way to Jaipur - Stop and have lunch at Samode Palace If you are driving to Jaipur from Delhi, I highly recommend lunch at the 300 year old Samode Palace on the way, located just on the outskirts of Jaipur. It is an absolutely stunning Palace, now turned into ... Read the Post
Jaipur Travel Guide – What to see and do in The Pink City of Rajasthan
This year I had my second visit to Jaipur, the "Pink City," which I have grown very fond of. The first time was as part of a Golden Triangle Tour with Somak Holidays, and this time it was part of my journey on my award winning piece on Retracing my ancestral roots back to India – my bucket list trip of a lifetime,for the Post Office Travel and Food Blogger of the Year 2018 award. A big thanks to ... Read the Post