On to CyprusFrom Gatwick to CyprusI’m jolted out of a deep sleep at 3am when John accidently flicks the overhead light on his way to the washroom…we still have another hour before we need to get up. Muttering protests, I close my eyes and roll over only to be startled out of sleep again by the loud theme song from an uber masculine video game that Graham has picked …
Mathura and Return to Taj MahalOn to MathuraA driver arranged through our AirBnB host is set to pick us up at our hotel at 11:00 am to take us to Mathura. We get a call, he is coming from Mathura and is caught in traffic. Eventually he arrives at noon.Mathura is the birthplace of Krishna. It is also the epicentre for the Holi celebrations that happen once a year. …
I’m really excited because I just discovered Airbnb.com. This is a great way to find alternative accommodations for all budgets. The site allows hosts worldwide to rent out rooms, apartments or whole houses. Travellers can stay anywhere from a night to a month. Sometimes hosts even rent out their places when they go away for a weekend.I seem to have better luck if I’m looking for accommodations in large …
Our family first booked privately owned accommodations when we discovered that my eldest son had serious food allergies. We needed a kitchen. Privately owned accommodations can be houses, townhouses, condos, apartments and sometimes timeshares. It didn’t take long to realize that we had just found one of the best ways to save money on accommodations and food. Not only do we pay less than by booking a hotel room, …