Life on a House Boat

Life on a House Boat SLOW. 9:00am: Rise & Shine. Awe at the morning dew on the mountains and lake. Laugh at the mamma duck running away from her ducklings. Read for 20 minutes. 9:30am: Eat eggs & toast. Your choice of jam, butter, or honey. Drink tea and read more. 10:00am: Shower & lay around staring at the blades on the ceiling fan going around and around. 11:00am: A slow boat (like a canoe) might come and pick you up & whisk you off to see locals making Kashmiri... Read More

Photo Friday: Sanctury of Sikhism

  A Sikh man gazes across the holy water at the gleaming Golden Temple The Golden Temple in Amritsar, also known as the Harmandir Sahib, is Sikhism’s most holy temple. It is a truly awesome sight to behold, the gold gleaming in the sunlight above & reflecting in the lake’s holy water below. There is a sense of calm around the complex & the atmosphere is one of awe as Sikhs come in huge numbers to pay homage to their 10 masters & catch a glimpse... Read More

Commonwealth Catastrophe?!?… Construction Continues in Delhi

On October 3rd Delhi will host one of the largest events of the sporting calender, the Commonwealth Games. With days left to go, I think it’s fair to say THEY’RE IN TROUBLE! The city of Delhi is a gigantic building site. Construction is EVERYWHERE!! Hotels, roads, train stations, airports, metro lines, parks, stadiums… you name it, it’s under construction, & the goal is to be finished BEFORE for the games begin. It is extremely difficult to see how... Read More

Photo Friday: Craftwork in Kashmir

  Skilled Hands & Kashmiri Silk   Kashmir is known for its handicraft. One afternoon we got the opportunity to watch a young girl weaving a Kashmiri carpet. The carpet in the picture will take at least 9 months to complete, working relentless 7-8 hour days. Each knot is strategically strung to create the infamous patterns sought after by so many.  Read More

A Peak Inside A New Delhi Emergency Room

Day 2 of our “Incredible India” trip found us waiting around in the big buzzing capital city’s ER. Definitely not a place either of us had checked off on our sites to see. It all started with a sneaky beer, a little bit of rain, slippery flip-flops, marble stairs, a Sikh temple, and Rhys Farrow. Poor Guy. For our first real night in India, we met a few travelers and even found our own Indian tour guide for a little exploration of Delhi’s nightlife. After... Read More

Photo Friday: Divine Dal Lake

  Paddling peacefully across the divine Dal Lake Dal Lake is situated at the Northern tip of India, the head of the country in the heart of Kashmir. Charming houseboats bob quietly on the calm waters of the lake, enclosed by the awe-striking Himalayas. An absolutely stunning scenery.  Read More

Photo Friday: Jeju’s Statue of the Sea

Jeju's Statue of the Sea  Jeju Island is littered with these funny little  statues. They are made from lava rock and are often placed looking out over the sea. This photo was taken at one of Jeju’s many beautiful beaches, Hameeok near Jeju City.  Read More

Top Temples in Korea

Buddhism is a central theme of Korean culture & has been for centuries. As the country has become more westernised buddhism has retracted somewhat, now only the second most popular religion behind christianity. Despite the religion’s retreat buddhism is still an integral part of Korean history & the amazing temple designs are a common sight in Korean architecture even outside temple complexes. Anyone who has traveled in Asia may well suffer from temple-fatigue.... Read More

Incredible India

I’m itching to get back on the road. The liberating feeling that comes with being unemployed for months. To do what we want, when we want. Having everything I need on my back in one bag. Going to sleep in a different city every night. Making each day a new horizon.  Our next big adventure is India & Nepal. Everyone asks, “Why India?” Watch this advert and then tell me, “Why wouldn’t we?!”  [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ed-EwgJfoCk&feature=fvst]  This... Read More