As I free-wheeled down the scenic main roads a breeze swept through my hair. Either side of me green, luscious fields went on for miles. While there was a fair amount of uphill, the descent seemed to go on forever. This made me slightly apprehensive. How would I make it back on my return? After... Continue Reading →
Last month marked a six year mile stone for my mother. On Easter weekend 2012 my mum's life was turned upside down. She was diagnosed with a spinal tumor and told that she probably would never walk again. While, she is parlaysed from her armpits down this has not stopped her. Yes - it has... Continue Reading →
Sitting with her legs crossed on the dusty floor a lady aged around 40 stared vacantly at the many shoes gliding past. Her eyes were downcast. The small street where she had placed herself was a shortcut for many commuters rushing to get home for the weekend. I don't know how long she had been... Continue Reading →
Working for a recycling and waste company in London my eyes are always open to how things work in different countries. I have written a blog for Paper Round and wanted to share it here too. Strolling down the hectic streets in India there is a lot to pay attention to. Firstly, it is vital to avoid... Continue Reading →
Where is Timbuktu and why do we know it's name? Timbuktu is in Mali, Eastern Africa. It's a small dusty town. The village has been referred to as the a centre point in Africa. Being situated 7 miles from the Niger River and to the south of the Sahara desert (the largest desert in the... Continue Reading →
Currently, the bright, spring, sun, shines through my windows in London. The wonderful mornings make me want to be outside and enjoying the fantastic weather. Spring brings a whole host of activities to get involved with. While during the winter the dark mornings and evenings encourage us to curl up with a cup of tea, spring... Continue Reading →
When traveling the best plan is to have no plan. This way you will never be disappointed. You will not get frustrated because you didn't have enough time on your itinerary to explore a city properly. Similarly, you wont be restricted to a select few destinations. Instead you are an open book. This said, it... Continue Reading →
Blimey, where is all the noise? Walking to my local gym at 7 am felt most alien. I have made the same walk umpteen times in the last couple of years. Usually, I walk there automatically without thinking about where I am going. However, recently arriving from India everything feels tainted. Strolling along the main... Continue Reading →
Returning home to London, sitting on the aeroplane, I prepared a response to the question: 'How was India?' During the past six weeks while traveling on the buses, trains and in taxis, I took in my surroundings and contemplated the response to the question above, the answer changed from day to day. Even while sitting... Continue Reading →
Unfortunately it was time to vacate the peaceful foothills and make my way to the big city, Delhi. The bus left at 8.15am from Mcleodganj bus station. You can buy the tickts on the bus when you arrive. There is no need to book in advance unless you prefer doing so. The journey is supposedly... Continue Reading →
We are going on a bear hunt 