A typical Indian city busy with traffic, people and more traffic! My theory behind enjoying a place is that I need to deserve to be in a relaxing place. If I were to jump from one relaxing place to another, I wouldn't be able to appreciate the tranquility it has to offer. That is the reason why the chaos of the city is a healthy part of my travel itinerary, and the great thing is that it works both ways for me I love the buzz of the city and vibe of the beach tow...

Varkala was quiet due to the low season, which made it more relaxing and peaceful. Another superbly average beach but the chilled out people and the food at the café was amazing. The café owner had a room to rent and got one for cheap, I only ate at the café as the food was really good, and yes the cheesecakes were divine! Bumping into a couple I had met before, invite me out for a drink, an empty bottle of rocket fuel later, I crash landed into bed in the e...

After the fun and frolics in Cochin, we (Dan the Aussie, Guilia and Lalla the Italian girls) headed for Alleppey, in search for a good deal for an overnight stay on a house boat. Spending time on the boat was very relaxing, listening to music while drifting along the kerelan backwaters on our twin double bed with upper deck houseboat. The enthusiastic chef prepared lovely meals and helped me with my folded up lungi technique! Making it to the mainland the next ...

The train ride back up the track didn't seem to take too long, chatting with some students explaining my mishap and making sure I was ready to alight at the correct station! Having arrived a few hours later than expected, I was greeted with the lovely sign of a pre-paid taxi stand. Without any hassle I got to the area where I wanted to stay, by telling the rickshaw to drop me off at the restaurant I was planning to have dinner (otherwise prices are raised for the...

The train ride back up the track didn't seem to take too long, chatting with some students explaining my mishap and making sure I was ready to alight at the correct station! Having arrived a few hours later than expected, I was greeted with the lovely sign of a pre-paid taxi stand. Without any hassle I got to the area where I wanted to stay, by telling the rickshaw to drop me off at the restaurant I was planning to have dinner (otherwise prices are raised for the...