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Udaipur, Holiday to India
The lake city of Udaipur in India, occupies a special place on our tour of India. It was the location of Roger Moore’s James Bond movie ‘Octopussy’ and it’s also a place of exclusive weddings due to its opulent palaces. It was also the location where the cast stayed for the Exotic Marigold Hotel movies. A wedding day […]
The Hippy Trail
Up here in the Himalaya the ‘Hippie Trailers’ are a diminishing breed. These men and women, who embarked on what was known as ‘the Hippie trail’ in the sixties or seventies, arrived in Kathmandu. A small number – known as the ‘Hippie Trailers’ – never left. And now they’re in their 70’s or 80s. How […]
Can farts predict your future?
Kathmandu: and the Ministry of Unusual Studies in the Tibetan enclave of Boudhanath has several clinics. One of which is looking into whether the breaking of wind can predict your future. The following is translated from a Tibetan publication – the results of their studies – a kind of lexicon of farts. The study, conducted […]
Follow Sue Perkins – India
India, and with the Sue Perkins series ‘Ganges’ gaining in popularity, maybe now is the time for you to travel to India. On our classic road trip we explore the cultural heart of the nation, visiting areas and driving roads seldom seen by tourists. Our journey is one of extremes: remote villages, busy cities, camping […]
The Lost City of Angkor – the ‘Angel’ way
Whilst other tour operators and backpackers visit the lost jungle city of Angkor by air conditioned bus, with Angel, you’re out in the open, with a fleet of tuk tuks, known locally as remorks, touring the jungle. This allows you to be out all day amongst some magnificent terrain to see Angkor as it really is, rather than […]
Retired? Why not come to the Exotic Marigold Hotel?
Much like the BBC series ‘The Real Exotic Marigold Hotel’ Angel Holidays is creating its own Exotic Marigold Hotel experience, where you’ll have the chance to discover what it’s like to retire in India. For 3 weeks you’ll live in this fascinating country exploring retired life with 12 others. The trip cost is just £2,395 […]
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 […]
Nepal, Diwali & the dogs
Up here in the Himalaya the year is 2074 and next week, the country will celebrate the festival of lights known as Diwali. Our group will stay in the ancient city of Bhaktapur, next week, where all the old houses will be lit with candles. In the festival, they also worship dogs -they’re seen as loyal animals. Here at […]
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 […]
Travel to India? How tourist visas are now cheaper
If you’re travelling to India there have been some important changes to tourist visas that might save you money. Until a couple of years ago, the only way to apply for a visa was to apply for a minimum of 6 months visa duration, with many travellers, travelling for just two or so weeks, it meant large […]