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How our knowledge and expertise can help you…

accompanied tour, independent travel

We thought we’d share with you how we can help you explore our fabulous destinations, on your own independent trip, family holiday, or special celebration – or on one of our accompanied tours. If you wish to travel independently we…

Travelling around India; different regions and different dishes

Across India, commensality – the practice of eating together – is intrinsically linked to the sense of national identity. Extended families eat together on a daily basis with care and attention given to preparing and cooking the locally-sourced ingredients. Unsurprisingly,…

Ghosti

An ancient Indo-European root word covering the reciprocal relationships of hospitality; the English words, guest and host both come from this word. As the month of December is one of hospitality, especially with the anticipation and excitement of Christmas when…

Responsible Tourism: Five ways you can make a difference

responsible tourism, sustainable tourism

There is an increased awareness and interest in ‘responsible tourism’ and ‘sustainable tourism’ but what do they really mean and how can we play our part in supporting a more ethical way of travelling? The UN defines sustainable tourism as,…

Bhutan; a model for other nations to emulate?

Bhutan, Lonely Planet

Bhutan – the Land of the Thunder Dragon – is an unspoiled kingdom with an intact Buddhist culture that is deeply rooted in the way of life. The Bhutanese have treasured their natural environment throughout the centuries so it is still pure…

Durga Puja Festival

Kolkata, the City of Joy, is the place to be at the moment, as it is in full festival mode celebrating the Durga Puja Festival. This is an annual Hindu festival – and one of the biggest celebrated in the…

Christmas celebrations in the sun

Christmas, family holidays, India, Sri Lanka

Much as Christmas is a wonderful time filled with family traditions and get-togethers, the run up to the festive season can be quite exhausting! Perhaps this year (or next!) you might like to consider exchanging the shopping, wrapping and cooking…

Fort-style living in India

While there are no end of luxury hotels across India, the country’s rich and vibrant heritage is perhaps best illustrated in the majestic quality of its ancient forts, many of which have been sensitively restored to offer luxury accommodation in…

Mangoes: Our Favourite Food

Bari Kothi, India, mangoes

Known as the king of fruits this is very much mango season in India! Mangoes are the national fruit of India, and according to Indian beliefs they symbolise life. The country produces 1000 varieties of mangoes; each of these varieties…

The family that travels together stays together

family travel, multi-generational holidays

With busy schedules for many, and for families living far away from each other (older children may be away at university, grandparents in another town and extended family abroad) it seems there is little chance of spending some quality time…