Alice Barnes-Brown

Freelance journalist, baking extraordinaire and travel enthusiast

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My name is Alice Barnes-Brown. I am a freelance writer, specialising in history and travel. As well as finding examples of my work, you can use this site to read about my exploits at home and abroad.

Mumbai Madness: Part 2

May 3, 2020

It’s no secret that I want to be Bollywood’s next token white star. Seems like the perfect job – plenty of work, a chance to hang out with India’s finest actors, learn how to dance AND get paid. I’d heard Leopold Cafe on Colaba Causeway was where scouts picked out foreign tourists to become extras. … More Mumbai Madness: Part 2

Mumbai Madness: Part 1

April 25, 2020

You know the saying “out of the frying pan, into the fire?” Never has it been more true than when we arrived in Mumbai, stepping off the hotbox train and into this sunny, humid and chaotic city. I’m glad Mohammed warned me about Mumbai traffic. It took about 1 hour to drive 5 miles. Thankfully, … More Mumbai Madness: Part 1

All Aboard the Rajdhani Express!

April 19, 2020

I’m a reluctant Michael Portillo fan. I should hate him, he’s a Tory. A Thatcherite at that – yuk. But his rail travel shows are just so damn watchable. So when I eventually convinced Mohammed to take the train from Delhi to Mumbai (well, Delhi to Sawai Madhopur then on to Mumbai) I was delighted. … More All Aboard the Rajdhani Express!