​Airport Rating *****
Reception of locals ****
Cost: £££

• The capital of Maharashtra and the commercial hub of India
• A very busy city with grand Victorian architecture but significant income inequality and high levels of pollution
• No big issues as a Sikh at the airport or city 
• Main Sights: Elephanta Caves, Taj Hotel, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Marine Drive, Gateway of India, Colaba Market

With pandemic restrictions a distant memory, global travel has not only rebounded but seems to be growing at an unsustainable rate (read here about my thoughts on the future of travel). I've also reached my 9th annual travel review which is surreal to think about.

My end of year review for 2023 is here
My end of year review for 2022 is here
My end of year review for 2021 is here
My end of year review for 2020 is here
My end of year review for 2019 is here
My end of year review for 2018 is here
My end of year review for 2017 is here
My end of year review for 2016 is here

My year started with a trip to China covering Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou. I returned to Vietnam after almost a decade, going twice this year to Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, as well as my third trip to Singapore. Over in the Americas I visited Guatemala City, Antigua de Guatemala, Panama City, and Belize City, as well as a couple of cities in the US (Denver and Nashville). I finished the year visiting both Panjab and India but given it was so late in the year that I'll cover those two places next time out.