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Windhorse Tours, Treks and Expeditions Review

We had a great time in Bhutan. Windhorse (http://www.windhorsetours.com), and generally the people of Bhutan, left us with a very positive impression of the country. The tour itself was done very well and it seemed to us, more than any … Continue reading

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Correction of an Error!!

It has been kindly pointed out to us that we have been in error about the name of a certain mountain.  What we thought was Mt Everest, as viewed from Darjeeling and Kalimpong, is actually Mt Kanchenjunga. Mt Kanchejunga is … Continue reading

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Havelock, Andaman Islands Hotel, Dive Shop and Restaurant Reviews

Emerald Gecko We arrived at the Emerald Gecko after spending our last couple of weeks in quite nice hotels and were quite taken back when we were shown to our room.  The Bamboo Lodge was, at first sight, one step … Continue reading

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Kolkata Hotel and Restaurant Reviews

Bodhi Tree Boutique Guest House An oasis in the middle of chaos. That describes the Bodhi Tree Boutique Guesthouse. What a great place. It is in south Kolkata in Swiss Park. Off on a side street it is quiet in … Continue reading

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Carry On Liquid Replacements

When we were preparing for our trip to India and Bhutan, we had read that the Kolkata Airport was a stickler for liquids in carry on luggage (by only one tourist, mind you). This encouraged us to search for non-liquid … Continue reading

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Port Blair, Andaman Islands Hotel and Restaurant Reviews

Hotel Shompen The Hotel Shompen provides perfectly adequate accommodations. It is basic to the nth degree. The only problem is the lack of fire exits. Our room was located about as far away from the main stairs as could be … Continue reading

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Coming Soon………Photos

Murray and I brought home 3,800 pictures between the two of us.  Murray is working diligently paring the 3,800 down to about 1,000.  He is about 2/3 of the way through. Once we get the 1,000, we will do another … Continue reading

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Bhutan Hotel Reviews

Hotel Druk, Phuentsholing Hotel Druk in Phuentsholing was a very classy place and it set a high standard. The reception staff was efficient, if a little bit formal, but nice enough. The room was well maintained and immaculate. The beds … Continue reading

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Kalimpong Hotel and Restaurant Reviews

Windsongs We found Windsongs on the internet before we left for India. It looked and sounded interesting, so we contacted them and ended up prebooking the room. The rate was $60 per night for one of the 2 rooms, a bit … Continue reading

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Darjeeling Hotel and Restaurant Reviews

Dekeling Hotel The Dekeling Hotel is a simple hotel and it seems like it is half way between a home stay and a hostel.  The hotel is centrally located and most of the things you would care to do are … Continue reading

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