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A trip to India will change your views about the value of money. It’s on a completely different scale to the UK and especially London, where I’ve lived for the last 10 years. 100 Indian Rupees equates to approximately £1, which makes conversions easy, but knowing what things actually cost and paying a fair priceContinue reading “M.O.N.E.Y”

It’s impossible to travel afar and not run into scams of some sort. I’m going to refer to them as ‘potholes’. [photo found online] They’re a bit annoying, especially when you’re doing your best to avoid them and suddenly you find yourself bumping directly over one, but they’re also a part of the experience. IContinue reading “Potholes”

It’s 10:30am and it’s time to meet the Guru’s first son. I hold the door open, as he enters the coffee shop. We’re meeting to discuss the concept of making a film on dying Shamanism culture in his remote village, which we had initially discussed with our trekking guide – his cousin. We’re not filmContinue reading “The heist”

Earthquakes. Avalanches. Landslides. Snow Storms. Altitude Sickness. Heart Problems. These were the words circling my mind in the weeks and months building up to our trip to the Himalayas. I must admit, I was a little worried. But then I often worry. I love my imagination, but sometimes it takes me down a path thatContinue reading “Survival tactics”