Category: Capital Cities

Return to Nairobi

29/6/2026

Summary

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

Second trip to Nairobi and very quiet - read my full article with all the main sites here
Visited the oldest surviving Gurdwara in Africa
Visible signs that the city has gone through tough times politically and economically.
Main sights: Gurdwara Sahib Railway - other sites covered in my article on Nairobi here

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

25/5/2026

Summary

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

One of the largest cities in sub-Saharan Africa and capital of Ethiopia
Huge wealth disparity with skyscrapers and high-end neighbourhoods next to huge amounts of temporary shelters
No issues in the city or surrounding areas as a Sikh
Main Sights: National Museum of Ethiopia, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Unity Park and Zoo, Mercato, Leather Market, Jubilee Palace and Museum, Abrehot Library, Shola Market

Thimphu, Bhutan

23/3/2026

Summary

Airport Rating n/a
Reception of locals *****
Cost: ££

The capital and largest city in Bhutan (but still very small)
2,300m above sea level, located in a beautiful valley
Clean city with gorgeous landscapes surrounding it
No issues as a Sikh during my time
Main Sights: Buddha Dordenma, Motithang Takin Preserve, Norzin Lam Street Market, Tashichho Dzong, Simply Bhutan, Wangditse Lhakhang, Chelela Pass

Monaco

24/2/2025

Summary

Airport Rating n/a
Reception of locals ****
Cost: £££££

The original millionaire's playground and one of the smallest, densely populated, and richest countries in the world
No airport, limited public transportation, and limited taxi hailing applications
Incredible beauty and history, and no issues as a Sikh walking around the city
Main Sights: Prince's Palace, Port Hercule, Stade Louis II, Casino de Monte Carlo, Cathedrale-Notre-Dame-Immacule, Hairpin Curve

Belize City, Belize

23/12/2024

Summary

Airport Rating *****
Reception of locals *****
Cost: ££ (a little more on the islands)

The only English-speaking country in Central America
A mix between Caribbean and Central American culture
No issues as a Sikh in the airport or around the city
Main Sights: Ambergris Caye, Caye Caulker, Museum of Belize, Swing Bridge, Baron Bliss Lighthouse

Panama City, Panama

28/10/2024

Summary

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

One the richest cities in the region and often described as the "Dubai of Central America"
Great city with a lot to do and cheap transportation to get you around
No issues as a Sikh in the airport or around the city
Main Sights: Panama Canal, Casco Viejo, Iglesia de la Merced, Causeway, Ancon Hill, Metropolitan Park

Hanoi, Vietnam: Part II

8/7/2024

Summary

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

My second trip to Hanoi and the surrounding area
The city has gotten a lot busier and a little more expensive but feels safe and the prices are reasonable
An intense experience with a lot of energy concentrated in the city centre
Main Sights: Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, Train Street, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, French Quarter

Ho Chi Minh City: Part II

24/6/2024

Summary

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

My second trip to Ho Chi Minh City, almost nine years after my first
The city feels a lot busier than my last visit, but that's not necessarily a bad thing
No issues as a Sikh in airports or in the city
Main Sights: Cu Chi Tunnels, Independence Palace, Ben Thanh Market, Central Post Office, Ba Thien Hau Temple, Book Street, Landmark 81, Tan Dinh Church, Cafe Apartments, Bui Vien Walking Street

Singapore: Part III

13/5/2024

Summary

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

My third trip to Singapore, almost 6 years after my second, and a decade after my first
There has been a little bit of change in the city, but it largely feels the same and remains expensive - but safe
This trip I focused on the Sikh history in the country
Main Sights: Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, Chinatown, Little India, Raffles, Little Korea, Haji Lane, Jewel

Guatemala City, Guatemala

25/3/2024

Summary

Airport Rating ****
Reception of locals ***
Cost: ££1/2

The capital and most populous city in Guatemala
A gritty city devoid of obvious beauty, but there are pockets of gems dotted throughout
There is a significant crime problem within the city, and it is not recommended to walk around alone at night (particularly in certain areas)
No issues as a Sikh in the city or the airport
Relatively cheap compared to similar sized cities in other parts of the world
Main Sights: Palacio Nacional, Museo Nacional de Arqueología y Etnología, Plaza Fontabella, Mercado Central, Catedral Metropolitana, Mercado de Artesanias, Oakland Mall

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