“All travel is circular … After all, the grand tour is just the inspired man’s way of heading home.” —  Paul Theroux, The Great Railway...

‘Travel is flight and pursuit in equal parts.’ – Paul Theroux, The Great Railway Bazaar Paddling around a bend in the river, I finally...

“It is hard to see clearly or to think straight in the company of other people.” – Paul Theroux, The Old Patagonian Express There are...

Winding up away from the buzz of tuk tuks and taxis, beeping horns, the smell of diesel and gasoline, cooking and garbage, barking dogs,...

I’m in the Punjab for a few days on my way north towards the Tibetan plateau and a river I’ve got a date with.   Here in Amritsar is the...

I’m sitting in the middle of Delhi train station, shielded by a wall of duffel bags and pelican cases.  Waiting for the Shatabdi Express...