Sunday 10th June Today we went to the Taj Mahal, a place that I've always wanted to check out. Tickets were pricey but it's understandable considering that it's a world renowned monument. Foreigners pay 1000Rs whilst locals pay 40Rs. Go figure lol. The benefits however are that you get to queue jump which is only fair considering that you're paying such a large amount. You also get a 500ml bottle of water which is included in the price and toilets are free for you to use. Considering how hot...
First day (Arrival) We've arrived! I don't know what to expect but I quickly realise that India is a different ballgame. For starters it reminds me of Lagos where lanes are painted for decoration; nobody actually sticks to it and 5 lanes appear instead of the four that it is supposed to be. Also horns are used to make your presence known- and felt too. After settling into our hotel we tried to figure out our local train or metro station. In trying to find the metro railway station near our...
Nepal was our first country on our tour and of a truth it does not scream out as an obvious tourist destination except if you're climbing Mt. Everest which I did want to do originally ( base camp ) but after realising how long it'll take I quickly scrapped that idea. Maybe another time, who knows? We decided to go there anyway and I'm so glad we went. I really loved Nepal and the place we stayed at Kasthamandap Boutique hotel was great and I cannot recommend the place enough. The location was...
