Bangalore has a slight traffic problem. The city has turned into an Indian powerhouse, and is the hub of the IT and telcoms explosion that is driving unprecedented growth in southern India. However, I’m sure the founding fathers never imagined their native town would become … …

Goa is the richest state in the mighty country of India. This tourist mecca attracts foreigners in their millions, who enjoy the relaxed living and beach life the West Indian state is famed for. The peak season is from November to January, where the party … …

So what about India, then? I suppose I should squeeze her in on my dance card, and not before time to be honest. Indira Gandhi once said of Mother India she cannot understand how one can be an Indian and not be proud. It’s great … …

If I can’t even rack up the almost mandatory fifteen minutes of fame, does being in close proximity to someone famous count? While at Bangkok airport during a stopover, the passengers waiting to board the flight to Dhaka were in awe of a Bengali, and … …

Sigiriya Rock Citadel is a world heritage listed site in central Sri Lanka. The imposing rock structure is surrounded by a crocodile infested moat, and the ruins and artwork at the summit of the rock date back to the 5th Century AD. There are 1600 … …

I’ve just had a startling revelation, dear reader. It’s suddenly dawned on me this part of the world is absolutely teeming with people. Wherever you go in Sri Lanka the situation is the same, it’s a case of people here, people there, there are people … …

I’m delighted to greet you from Colombo, the lovely reader, as I commence five weeks of travel on the Indian subcontinent. I’ve long been told this part of the world can be an assault on the senses, and my introduction came barely five minutes from … …

The historical figure Vlad the Impaler was a prince from Wallachia in the 15th century, and gained a reputation as the stuff of nightmares for his hideous method of executions. He was the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s famous novel Dracula set in Transylvania. The book … …

For those about to rock, Bulgaria salutes you! As a boy who loves rock and roll I think I’ve just about died and gone to heaven in Sofia. The country has a rich history stretching back many centuries but one thing is clear as soon … …

Whether his intention was to enhance his own personal glory, or the glory of the party, or perish the thought even the glory of the Romanian people; Ceausescu left the capital city of Romania a far different place than it was before he came to … …