Up ahead the hurtling traffic is slowing, bringing me out of my back seat huddle. The Indian roads have not been kind to my delicate stomach. As we get closer we can see what has caused this hesitation in the relentless traffic. A brightly coloured truck decorated with intricate hand painting and marigolds garlands, bound for some far flung southern state has crashed, spewing its cargo of grain bags to split against the asphalt. Luckily no one appears hurt but the once jaunty

So I have been on the road awhile now (blogs are inevitably published a month or two behind) and I am getting a surprising amount of messages and comments about each one. I didn’t think anyone would actually read them! It’s awesome to get feedback and I’m so glad you’re enjoying my haphazard adventures but here’s the thing, lots of people start their messages something along the lines of “wow you’re so brave, I could never do anything like that”. I felt I had to write somethi

If you’re a Twitter addict you already know Twitter is not just about sharing what you had for dinner. Twitter is about conversations, there is new info, tips, tricks and ideas being shared every minute of every day on every topic imaginable and that includes travel. Whether you are looking for some arm chair inspiration, or the latest tips from experienced travellers Twitter can add real value to your travels. In fact one of the best tips I ever got was to throw away my guid

In the second part of our couchsurfing series we'll cover a range of tips on finding and appealing to a couchsurfing host along with the basics of surfer etiquette. You can read more about couchsurfing and some pros and cons here if you missed it. I love couchsurfing but it can be unnerving not knowing what kind of experience you're walking into. To make it easier to find a host you will be comfortable with, I have included a bunch of points I have learned over years of surfi

In the first part of our two part Couchsurfing series we introduce Couchsurfing and you can find out if it suits your travel style. Couchsurfing is a bit of a traveller phenomenon; some people swear by it, some couldn’t think of anything worse. I am one of the former. For me couchsurfing is not just a cheap alternative to a hotel, it also gives you the chance to experience a bit of local culture and take a break from the monotony of generic travel. However it’s not for every