Deccan Odyssey

Princely’s final Deccan Odyssey 2018 update. After an incredible week, it was time for the final day of the Deccan Odyssey 2018. Arriving in Mumbai can be overwhelming, even if you don’t drive yourselves as a part of the Rickshaw Challenge! Here is Princely’s report on the events, and celebrations, of Day 9.   Deccan...Read More

Princely’s penultimate report from the Deccan Odyssey 2018.     After the sightseeing of the previous day, on Day 8 the Deccan Odyssey got back on the road. On the penultimate stage of this Rickshaw Challenge, teams drove from Aurangabad to Nasik. Here is Princely’s report:   Deccan Odyssey Day 8   If you had read...Read More

Princely’s latest Deccan Odyssey Update     Deccan Odyssey teams had seen some amazing sights on Day 4 & 5, but nothing compared to what late in store on Days 6 & 7. Seeing the Ellora Caves is one of the highlights of the entire Rickshaw Challenge calender, and this year was no different. Here is...Read More

Princely’s stories from the Deccan Odyssey Days 4 & 5.     After a testing Day 3, the Deccan Odyssey 2018 headed from Belgaum to Kolhapur, and then onward to Pune. As with any Rickshaw Challenge, there were breakdowns, but also amazing sights; long days, but also incredibly rewarding experiences. Here’s Princely’s update from Days 4...Read More

Princely updates us on the third day of the Deccan Odyssey 2018.     After two days of training, it was time for this Rickshaw Challenge to hit the road! The Deccan Odyssey travels a beautiful but challenging route and, as with any event, the first day let loose on the road can be daunting. Here...Read More

Princely reports on Deccan Odyssey Day 2.   After training on Day 1, on the Deccan Odyssey Day 2 there was a mini-challenge to complete. An easy day by the standards of the Rickshaw Challenge, but for some it turned out tougher than expected. Here is Princely’s report:   Deccan Odyssey 2018 Day 2!    ...Read More

We bring you Princely’s first update from the Deccan Odyssey 2018.     It’s been a year, but it’s finally time for another Deccan Odyssey! It’s one of the most exciting Rickshaw Challenge event of the year: partly because the route takes us between two of our favourite places, Goa and Mumbai. The rain can make...Read More

The final recap from the Deccan Odyssey 2017.     The Deccan Odyssey Rickshaw Challenge is over for another year, and so we can bring you a (slightly belated) final recap from Princely. On the final three days, teams explored the incredible Ellora caves, partied at a vineyard, and finally reached Mumbai. Here’s Princely with his...Read More

On Days 4, 5, and 6 of the Deccan Odyssey 2017, the teams left Karnataka and explored Maharashtra.     In the latest installment of our Deccan Odyssey 2017 recap, Princely tells us all about the adventures of the Rickshaw Challenge on Day 4 (Belgaum to Kolhapur), Day 5 (Kolhapur to Pune), and Day 6 (Pune...Read More

Southern Indian food is all about spice.  It’s no secret that India has amazing food, and in every region you travel new culinary discoveries await. There are vast differences between the cooking styles of different areas of the subcontinent. North Indian cuisine has noticeably central Asian influences, with greater use of meat, thicker sauces (often...Read More