The Classic Run has kicked off, and the first updates are in. Apparently, it is quite a bumpy ride for our participants, who have braved through all of the obstacles that tried to block their way. Day 1 started off with a bit of delay, because racers were supposed to be at the Hotel […]
Our sixteen awesome teams are about to embark on a truly amazing adventure after spending the day in Chennai, Tamilnadu. Their first stop is the beautiful Puducherry, which is 155 kilometers from the starting point. Their last and final stop will be Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala. With teams of two ranging to four, they will be experiencing […]
Of course, the reason for the floods in Tamilnadu should be straightforward enough: India’s southern region hasn’t seen this much rain in over a century. However, as it turns out, there is a much more complicated answer to the issue. The water is gone in many parts of the city, but the scars of the […]
Every news outlet is abuzz with the severe floods hitting Chennai due to more than a week of constant, merciless rains. On social media, hashtags like #chennairains, #ChennaiMicro and #chennairescue are used by volunteers and organizations providing help. Celebrities like the well-known actor Siddharth are doing everything they can to raise awareness and get more […]
You’re on an adventure in a new country, running around, taking in all the beauty that the Southern state of India has to offer. Let’s face it: you are bound to get hungry sooner or later! Fortunately, you have come to a great place to satisfy your rumbling belly; the food in Tamilnadu is simply […]
Being prepared is always a good bet, whether you’re just going on a day long outing in your own country, or travelling to the other side of the world. Some of these mobile apps can be very helpful in India – so don’t forget to download them before you’re trip! Justdial This interactive app has […]
Time for a short history lesson! Broaden your view of this mini-automotive wonder and appreciate just how far it has come. The earliest notes of rickshaw-like vehicles come from 17th century France, under the reign of King Louis XIV, when mobile chairs appeared. Naturally, these “thrones” were pulled by unfortunate servants – just […]
We proudly announce that the Mumbai Xpress 2015 has been featured as the cover story in the September issue of Etihad Airways’ inflight magazine!` In “Driven to Distraction – The Mighty Rickshaw Challenge”, Jamie Lafferty, a Scottish writer and photographer, writes about his experiences from this year’s rally, where he got to get down […]
Two weeks of crazy adventures lie behind our 17 brave teams participating in this year’s Mumbai Xpress, a rickshaw adventure across India for the daring ones. We’ve already reported from the first days of the challenge, now you can find our teams made it till the finish line and what adventures they met on their way! […]
One of the toughest three-wheeled adventures in the Travel Scientists’ repertoire, the Mumbai Xpress is an ambitious feet from Mumbai to Chennai, a journey that traverses most of South India and the better part of 2000km – all during the infamous monsoon season. As our nutty teams kick off from India’s largest metropolis, are they […]
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