Having recently come back from my first trip to India travelling around Rajasthan I’m already starting to plan, where next? Even in just Rajasthan there is such a diverse landscape from the hustle and bustle in the City of Delhi, the beautiful lakes in Udaipur and the deserted surrounds in ...
I was honoured and excited to be invited for an evening out at the Cinnamon Kitchen at the invitation of the Maharajas’ Express along with our MD, Mandy Nickerson.
The high turn out, despite the London tube strike, was testament to the fact this new train venture is exciting so many people.
A ...
A diverse mix of climates and terrain has blessed India with some of the most varied and distinctive wildlife on the subcontinent. With around 80 National Parks and over 440 sanctuaries the country is home to more than just the iconic Indian tiger and with a range of accommodation available ...
The Indian government have introduced a bill that will secure India’s women one third of the seats in National Parliament and State Legislatures if it gets passed.
The proposal has lead to many comments of outrage and protest within the Indian government. However it has also gained many supporters. Although there are ...
South India is a wonderful mix of dance, traditions, religious diversity and spectacular temple complexes, where India’s rich Dravidian heritage has created a vibrant culture of beautiful temple towns such as Madauri and Tiruchirapalli. The diversity is further enhanced by the colonial charms of Pondicherry lying on the Bay of ...
The diversity of India’s wildlife is spectacular in the extreme. With Ranthambore, Bandavgarh and Kanha parks representing some of the finest tiger habitats in India and with new areas, such as Pench and Panna, opening up under Project Tiger, the opportunity to include a park within your itinerary is compelling. Why ...
Some people were not born for a fitness regime. I shouldn’t have laughed but I did laugh out loud when the ‘Big Boss’ ( I don’t mean big in terms of size) Dipak, who runs the ground agents we work with in India, regaled me of his story. Earlier this ...
November is definitely a good time to high tail it out of rainy and cold Britain for somewhere hot and sunny, quite frankly anywhere really! The only flaw in my plan was a need to negotiate a way through Heathrow airport. Let’s face it if Christopher Columbus had to start ...
Four years ago I had the pleasure of cruising on the Brahmaputra , one of the largest rivers in the world, charting a course from the glaciers of south western Tibet to the Bay of Bengal. Our 7 night cruise started from Jorhat.
To embark on the Sukapha we cross over ...
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Live Like a Maharajah
- Bales Worldwide launches new options for Indian Inspiration -
This October sees London’s V&A Museum launch its exhibition dedicated to the Indian Maharajahs - Maharaja: the Splendour of India's Royal Courts (10 October 2009 - 17 January 2010). It is set to amaze and inspire, so why ...
Bales Worldwide Cruise News June 2009
Boutique adventure cruising is on the up and Bales Worldwide have a raft of new experiences to introduce including Borneo, Botswana and New Zealand appealing to the more adventurous traveller who is looking for something different. Also watch out for new cruise development in India ...
Food is such an important part of travel – here are some of our recommended food experiences when visiting Thailand, Jordan, Vietnam or India.
Vietnam – The Riverside Resort, Hoi An
The picturesque port of Hoi An is an UNESCO declared World Heritage Site and a lovely place to explore the narrow ...
Mention Delhi to most people who have travelled to India and they will probably tell you to fly in, see Old Delhi, possibly the Qutab Minar - if you have time and move on. Mention it to someone who has never visited and their first comment will be ‘watch out ...
