Mirror Embroidery I haven't traveled to India since before Covid. I am so looking forward to going back. And what a special trip to return with. The Embroidery Tour of India with Aahilya Holidays. January 27th - February 10th 2026. Now I am slowing down from my teaching career, I can concentrate on learning new skills. Learning more about hand embroidery stitches has been high on my list for the past few years, but I haven't had time, or head space, to give it the time it deserves. Now I have a bit more time . . . If you are in a similar situation, maybe you would like to join me? Have a look at the full itinerary here -  .embroidery-tour-of-india-with-artist-kim-thittichai-2026   Whether you are an expert embroiderer or a beginner, this trip will inspire you to discover more about hand stitch and probably how to use colour and texture too. As we travel through cities towns, villages, and a few roads less traveled - from Delhi to Patna, Muzaffarpur, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Bhuj an...

Me in Registan Square, Samarkand So! I have just got back from 2 x 2 week tours of Uzbekistan with Isha Sharma and Aahilya Holidays. Well, I have been back 2 weeks. It has taken me that long to settle back in after such a remarkable time with 2 fabulous groups. I have been feeling a bit overwhelmed . .  It is a weird feeling. I couldn't believe I was there, standing in front of those beautiful buildings. And when I got home I couldn't really believe I had been. To travel to a place you have always dreamed of visiting, but never, ever thought you would, it really was a dream come true. And it looks as though a few more dreams will be coming true - Isha (owner of Aahilya Holidays) and I have planned all my trips from November 2025 to November 2026. Having spent the last month traveling together, we managed to get everything finalised. Istanbul, India, Morocco, Uzbekistan and Turkey. You can find all the links to the itineraries for all the trips on my new 'Travel' webpage...

A beautiful Suzani embroidery  It is now 111 days till I leave for my 2 tours of Uzbekistan. The original tour sold out so fast, we had to add another, which will start on March 23rd. I get breathless with excitement just thinking about it . .  Since my move to Ireland I haven't been saying Yes! to too many things, I wanted to settle into my new environment and not get too distracted. And then came Covid, so I REALLY settled in. So when Isha from Aahilya Holidays first asked me to lead a tour for her, I said no.  You may remember that I led 4 tours to Jaipur with Jamie from Coluricious in the early days of tutors of and artists leading travel tours. I think I felt that I had done with travel and I was happy to be settled where I was. Discover new foods   However, I have always dreamed of exploring Uzbekistan, the colours, the textures and the general romance of the country. But never, ever, thought I would be able to actually go. So when Isha suggested we go to Uzbek...