Trekking in the Sham Valley: Ladakh

I was only able to take a short trip to Ladakh, but I really wanted to fit in a trek of some description.  Luckily I managed to find a 5 day trek that… Continue reading →

Decoding the Indian Man Part 2: Infidelity and Apologies

Is infidelity a part of Indian culture? Is it one that is accepted? Is it something that women just turn a blind eye to because of economic dependence, desperation and / or lack… Continue reading →

Visiting Heaven: Leh

Driving from the airport to my homestay, I couldn’t hear a horn honking and the streets looked clean from plastic rubbish, I definitely wasn’t in Mumbai anymore. I had however gone from sea… Continue reading →

Foodie Post: Changing the Palate

I love wine. For the better part of the last 20 years, it has been one of my favourite things in the world.  A crisp, chilled glass of bubbly on  Sunday afternoon with… Continue reading →

The Doors of Ladakh

Soma Gompa Temisgang Monastery