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Angelina with her daughters
Actress Angelina Jolie posed with her daughters today Shiloh (11) and Zahara (12) — to the premiere of her film. To the far right, is also Indian child actress Saara Chaudry. Angelina will also visit Cambodia soon where she has adopted children. There have been reports of her new ‘mysterious’ British partner to whom it’s […]
When is the best time to visit India?
The best time to visit India varies depending on location but generally the following applies. In the north, mid Oct until mid December followed by early February until the middle of March (January is too cool in Delhi). At these times temperatures are pleasant and warm but not too hot. In the south of India […]
Guide to India, free
Our first group to India is arriving soon and we’ll camp under the stars in the desert, visit the Exotic Marigold Hotel, stay in unusual places, ride camels and take a train across the desert amongst other things. If you would like a free copy of our 17 page guide on the tour, perhaps […]
Rajasthan – an exploration
In November this year we’re planning a three week exploratory trip to the desert state of Rajasthan, India. This will be used to develop a fixed Angel Holidays tour for the future. We’ll visit some unusual locations, some used for documentary making, and have experiences beyond that of ordinary tourism. If you like adventure and […]
What colour underwear did you wear on New Years’ Eve?
Peru, a country we’re visiting with our group this August, has like the rest of us just celebrated new year. However did you know that they traditionally wear and gift yellow underwear over new years eve? What’s more, many wear them inside out until midnight after-which they switch them the right way around. The significance is that […]
David Beckham, Holiday to Nepal
David Beckham visited Nepal today and played football in Bhaktapur, an old town 10 miles from Kathmandu. Despite being a remote part of the world, some young people did recognise the name and the kids loved playing football with him. David’s visit to Nepal, was watched by those on holiday to Nepal too, much to their delight.
Our 2015 journey
After savouring the delights of the jungle, we have now moved on, via the old Tibetan trading post of Bandipur and to Pokhara – up in the Annapurna region of the Himalaya. Those willing from our group went on a half day trek today into the lower Himalaya. Tomorrow, on our holiday to Nepal, an adventurous […]
73 seconds that changed everything
An old man sits in one of Kathmandu’s ancient squares trying to sell Nepalese flags. Yet no one is coming. Behind him, among the crowds of colourfully dressed people; the rickshaw drivers, traders bent heavy carrying loads, monks and religious devotees, incense and bells; a set of steps lead upwards to what is known, rather crudely, […]
New Tours with Angel Holidays
We’re excited to announce that Angel Holidays will be operating its first tour to Bangkok, Laos & Cambodia on 14th November this year (2015). We’ll be experiencing exciting cities, jungle river trips to some remote corners of the world, as well as the exotic – it’ll also be a lot of fun. As with all […]
Holi – holiday to Nepal
In a few days Nepal will come alive with a celebration of Holi – known as the festival of colour: this celebrates the coming of Spring. Here is a picture of what it’s like, where a Sadhu (a holy man) participates – even the Sadhus in Nepal are a very friendly bunch – and like […]