Ranjit Recommends: Proms on The Roof
On a side road tucked away in Central London you will find The Roof Gardens. Indeed, upon entering the gardens one will not think that they are possibly...
Ranjit Recommends: London Eye
Indeed, several pairs of eyes will be captivated upon entering the capsule that will enable passengers to savour London’s landscape and legacy. London Eye stands at 135 metres high...
Ranjit Recommends: Soho Show
To label the show ‘So-ho-w-boating’ would be a fitting pun for what is a truly dazzling exhibition of circus stunts and several examples of daily life in arguably...
Ranjit Recommends: The Honeymoon Handbook
It would be fitting to label this book The Triple H – Hassle-free Honeymoon Handbook. Indeed, the plethora of destination images and honeymoon clipart swept across every turning page...
Ranjit Recommends: A Comedy About A Bank Robbery
The title of this theatre production might sound rather peculiar and puzzling. Hosted at the Criterion Theatre in London it is safe to say that the criteria of the...
Ranjit Recommends: Mountain Biking in Slovenia
It is quite fitting that just prior to the introduction of the book is a map illustrating where Slovenia is. Indeed, the author Rob Houghton alludes to the...
Ranjit Recommends: The World’s Best Superfoods
Ever thought to yourself that the words healthy and tasty are incompatible? This Lonely Planet book compliments these terms in 66 flavoursome yet health conscious dishes to delve into....
Ranjit Recommends: The World’s Best Spicy Food
It would be suitable to add the term ‘succulent’ into the title of the second edition of this Lonely Planet food book. Indeed, your round the world food education...
Ranjit Recommends: Scintillating Stimulating Shard
The name ‘Shard’ is befitting of the pointed shaped pyramid like structure of the tallest building in Western Europe. Whilst London is not synonymous with the high rise skyline...
Ranjit Recommends: Philippines Lonely Planet Guide
Whilst the Philippines has a complex geographical make-up and more recently unpredictable political landscape, it can also be defined by its vast rice fields, plethora of festivals (fiestas) and...
Ranjit Recommends: Bateaux-licious London
On a typically busy but atmospheric Embankment pier in London lies the Bateaux London Cruise liner. Indeed, all passengers were looking slick and resembled the latest fashion line as...
Ranjit Recommends: North Korea Bradt Guide
Indeed some might be puzzled by the cover image of this Bradt publication by Robert Willoughby, as it shows two smiling kids of North Korean origin. This alone may...
Ranjit Recommends: The Girls
The saying ‘the girls have done us proud’ is appropriate and befitting of The Girls musical. It is set on the 2003 film production The Calendar Girls where...
Ranjit Recommends: A Comedy About A Bank Robbery
The title of this theatre production might sound rather peculiar and puzzling. Hosted at the Criterion Theatre in London it is safe to say that the criteria of the...
Ranjit Recommends: The Honeymoon Handbook
It would be fitting to label this book The Triple H – Hassle-free Honeymoon Handbook. Indeed, the plethora of destination images and honeymoon clipart swept across every turning page...
Ranjit Reminisces: Goosebumps and Glowworms
Whilst worms do not look all too pleasing on the eye, give them a ray of light and suddenly you can’t get your eyes off them! Indeed, the...
Ranjit Recommends: Destinations Ditto That
If you are from the UK you need look no further than your own backyard in January and February 2017. If you are from abroad, be sure to...
Ranjit Reminisces: It’s a hole!
Often heard the captain of a ship say that ‘we are going to be passing a rock on the left/right hand side’ or ‘we will be going around...
‘Ranjit Reminisces.’ Green Gives Goosebumps
By Ranjit Shergill Whilst Buenos Aires is synonymous with Tango shows and some of the finest steak, it is the footballing gods that provide the truly local flavour....
Ranjit Reminisces: Panama City Is Truly Panamania
I landed in Panama City on a very pleasant sunny afternoon and am greeted with a longer than expected walk to the immigration desks, where unlike other Latin...
Ranjit Reminisces: Falling Down Queenstown
Yes what happened is exactly as the headline suggests. I welcome you to the highest Bungy jump platform in New Zealand, the Nevis, 500 feet high off the ground...
Ranjit Reminisces: Night Booze Bar – Lights Out
When you have come all the way to Thippasandra in one of Bengaluru’s oldest districts, why not immerse yourself in local hang outs? Indeed, the Night Booze Bar...
Ranjit Reminisces: The 12th Man
Wales might be a Rugby obsessed region but embedded into the open space green area either side of the River Taff is Sophia Gardens which is home to Glamorgan...
Ranjit Reminisces: Tossing and Throwing Tomatoes
Were you one to throw away tomatoes as a child when there were sweeter and tastier things going around the table? Welcome to the La Tomatina festival, where you...
Ranjit Reminisces: A Toast To Trdelník
The way the locals in the Czech Republic pronounce the term ‘Trdelník’ leaves many tourists merely pointing at the item on the menu or the plethora of spindles churning...
Ranjit Reminisces: Prague Pissup
The title of this article isn’t as stereotypical as it sounds. Whilst Prague has a plethora of pub crawls that stag and hen parties immerse themselves in, there are...
Ranjit Reminisces: Cambodian Carnival Ringside
Boxing in a general sense is deemed to be an ugly and bloody sport. That is not the case with Khmer kickboxing that combines traditional local music with the...
Ranjit Reminisces: Homely Harrow
Ask most people in Harrow which football team that they support and typically you hear Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and yes I am guilty of it too given that...
Ranjit’s Recommendations: Mumbai comes to London
When a restaurant menu says that a little extra time might be taken to cook the food, I have now learnt to accept it for good reason. This is...
Ranjit Reminisces: Catches And Curry At The Chinnaswamy
The initial process of obtaining tickets to a cricket match in India appeared arduous. The concept of online ticketing platforms that we take for granted in the western world,...
Corner Kicks And Cartels
During my stay at the Happy Buddha Hostel in the upmarket district of El Poblado, Medellin, I am approached by a gentleman in a football jersey. He keenly promotes...
Lords, LBW and Lagers
There are a plethora of cricketing grounds around the world that boast a far more vociferous and carnival style atmosphere than the home of cricket Lords. However they...