I grew up in Greater London and therefore had the opportunity to visit the city’s art galleries and museums whenever I wanted.  I am well acquainted with the National Gallery, the British Museum, the Science Museum and the Natural History Museum, so when I have a layover in Heathrow I like to explore some of the lesser known museums England’s capital city has to offer. One such is the Money Museum situated in the heart of the financial district next to the Bank of England.  If I have any...

One of the highlights of my journey around Kerala was an overnight boat trip on one of the many rivers that make up this lush state.  I was told the rooms were basic and small, which wasn’t true.  The bedroom was the same size as many hotel rooms, and the bathroom had a western toilet and a shower with hot running water.  It wasn’t the Ritz, but it certainly wasn’t a hovel. I spent most of the time on deck admiring the numerous birds that inhabit the area.  Fortunately one of my travelling...

Munnar is a region of Kerala about 1600m above sea level and is gloriously scenic, with deep valleys, verdant tea plantations and rolling hills. The mountains are home to an endangered wild goat, Nilgiri Tahr, and I was lucky enough to see one when I took a walk around Eraviculam National Park.  He came very close to me, having been disturbed from his grazing by noisy visitors. Unfortunately, their constant, loud chatter scared off much of the other wildlife, but I did spot a few birds at a...