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India: if you've never been, go to Kerala it will break you in gently!

This is my fourth visit to India and I still haven't ventured out of the South!  From Goa to Mysore in the 80s,  from Mumbai to Munnar last year, this part of India, and in particular Kerala, has enchanted me so much that I still haven't explored the North.  Take a quick look at my three week escape to Kerala & Pondicherry. It might encourage you to come visit a less "in your face" part of this amazing country…

How to pack a Xmas capsule wardrobe into carry on luggage.

I wanted to share with you what I packed for my recent trip to New York because it would work as well for anyone going away for the Christmas break, to a similar climate, if you're travelling by train or 'plane and can't take a lot of baggage. 

Regular readers will know I am really into colour but for a capsule wardrobe for five days of smart, casual, parties, and mixed weather, nothing works better than monochrome with the odd flash of colour. I managed to get 5 different looks into a small carry on case…

New York in November.

My cousin, Becka, and I went to the Big Apple for five days around Thanksgiving last November. And look how we lucked out with our 2 bed, 2 bath, Airbnb apartment.  It couldn't have been in a better location or have a better view and was cheaper than a small hotel room we would have had to share…