by Graham Roberts | Jul 22, 2026 | Hotels & Attractions, India, Kerala, Travel News & Advice
I love Kerala, S. India and I really want to return; and I want you to come along too, so I have made a Kerala for Friends’ itinerary for March 2027, and I hope you will find it of interest The journey from sea level to 5,000ft and back again Old colonial Fort Kochi –...
by Graham Roberts | Apr 9, 2026 | Kerala, Travel News & Advice
Kerala is known for harmonious coexistence between Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity. Centuries of trade, migration, and shared cultural practices foster a mutual respect which is visible in Kerala’s festivals and daily life, where communities interact with notable...
by Graham Roberts | Mar 27, 2026 | Bhutan, Hotels & Attractions
To spend time in a Bhutanese monastery is to glimpse a way of life that feels both ancient and quietly contemporary. Monastic life here is deeply respected, shaped by discipline, learning and spiritual purpose, often beginning in childhood. Young novices—some just six...
by Graham Roberts | Mar 21, 2026 | Hotels & Attractions
In this image of Nataraja, Lord Shiva dances within a ring of fire, expressing the rhythm of the universe itself. Created in South India during the Chola period (around the 10th–12th centuries), these bronzes balance spiritual meaning with striking beauty. The drum...
by Graham Roberts | Mar 20, 2026 | Travel News & Advice
Asking Redbird to design your itinerary means entering a genuinely collaborative process, where your interests, pace and curiosity shape the journey from the outset. Acting as a curator of travel, Redbird brings deep artistic and heritage insight, particularly across...
