Are you wondering where to go for the best tiger safari in India? Or do you crave connection with India’s beautiful forests and simply want to get away from it all? Kanha tiger reserve is one of the best places to go on safari in India – for its beautiful forests, high tiger density, and … Read more
Just a few miles yet a world away from the hectic centre of Jaipur, Dera Amer Camp is a very special place to stay. Experience the beauty of the desert wilderness, nights under starry skies and the friendships of several rescued four-legged friends – all within India’s popular Golden Triangle. Read on to learn more … Read more
Jawai, located in the heart of Rajasthan is leopard country – and if you want to see more of India’s beautiful wildlife or spotting a big cat is on your “bucket list”, you won’t want to miss going on a Jawai leopard safari. Find out about the work that is ongoing to conserve space for … Read more
If you’re looking for resorts near Pushkar, Rajasthan and want a chance to stay somewhere where you can peacefully reconnect with nature within easy access to the holy town of Pushkar, then look no further than this beautiful eco resort. This post contains compensated affiliate links – which if you purchase through, Soul Travel India … Read more
In August 2017, I spent just under a week exploring the desert of Kutch with Kutch Adventures India. In a place that sees few foreign visitors (and many of who do come make a beeline straight for the Great Rann of Kutch), I had a different experience. During my time in Kutch, I got to … Read more
The mere mention of drinking tap water in India is enough to give many visitors an uneasy stomach, but the truth is there’s more to safe drinking water in India than meets the eye (and less to be worried about). After living and travelling in India, here are our tips on how to drink clean water in … Read more
There are some incredible Eco Resorts in India – if you know where to look! Here are some of our favourite eco resorts and lodges that celebrate India’s biodiversity and support local communities too. This post contains compensated affiliate links. Click here for our full disclosure. My Favourite Eco Resorts in India Often overshadowed by her architecture and colourful … Read more
After several days exploring Kochi and Kerala’s backwaters, the charm of the near 100% humidity started to wear off. We decided it was time to head inland and uphill, in search of some cooler air and new experiences. We travelled by bus from Kottayam to Kumily (the nearest town to Thekkady), and almost enjoyed stunning views … Read more
Many of the responsible tourism in India businesses that we know and love and found times hard going during the covid-19 outbreak and lack of travel in India that it brought. Fortunately there are some ways to support even if international travel to India is not a possibility. Read our responsible tourism in India guide … Read more
The Smallprint: Thank you to Kutch Adventures India for hosting my stay with them. As always, the stories, experiences and opinions expressed here are purely my own. This post may contain affiliate links. For more information on what type of organisations I collaborate with and on affiliates, please read my Editorial Policy. Exploring Kutch, Gujarat. Kutch … Read more
This short guide to tiger safaris in India covers our top tips for seeing tigers in India, our recommended tiger parks, what you need to know about tiger safaris and much more! Top Tips for Planning a Tiger Safari in India Seeing a tiger in India in the wild is one of those experiences you … Read more
It’s no secret that India can be a little overwhelming. Wherever you visit, very evident signs of poverty are likely to be in your face, making responsible travel in India all the more important. Many travellers feel compelled to help, but it’s not always that straight forward. After several months of travelling here (one of us) … Read more
Our Kerala travel guide covers the best places to visit in Kerala and how to get the best out of this beautiful corner of India with fewer crowds, supporting local and sustainable travel options along the way. The Smallprint: Some of the organisations in this guide hosted us in return for an honest review. As … Read more
Our Goa travel guide covers the best of Goa – aka Goa with fewer crowds! Once a hippy-paradise with swaying palms and the occasional coco-hut, Goa is one of India’s highlights. Over recent years, though it has become a victim of its own success, and we’d heard many reports saying that Goa had been ruined by over … Read more
Dharavi – rightly or wrongly – is one of Mumbai’s most famous areas, and for many visitors to the big city, a Dharavi slum tour is on the bucket list. Post slumdog millionaire fame, tour companies have been quick to cash in on the action, and tours are now widespread. Can these slum tours do … Read more