Children along the streets of Agra, India.
Daily Travel Snapshot: Amritsar, India
The Golden Temple of Amritsar, India.
Daily Travel Snapshot: Dharamsala, India
Tibetan prayer wheels in Dharamsala, India. Dubbed Little Tibet, Dharamsala is home to thousands of Tibetan refugees including the Dalai Lama. It’s an intriguing place that has drawn me deep into the Tibetan world and stirred my soul.
Daily Travel Snapshot: Panorama of the Red Fort in Agra, India
A panoramic view of the Red Fort in Agra, India.
Daily Travel Snapshot: Fatehpur Sikri, India
A colorful religious ceremony taking place in the mosque of Fatehpur Sikri, India.
7 Up-and-Coming Adventure Travel Destinations for 2011
2011 is just around the corner and another exciting year packed with thrilling travels is looming ahead! In 2010, we saw more unconventional destinations popping up in our adventure travel world – such as South Africa and Bhutan. In the new year, I predict a similar trend but with a …
6 Types of Wildlife Safaris
Getting up close and personal to wildlife and nature is an experience unlike no other. As a huge fan of wildlife-watching, I like to seek out far-flung corners of the world to mingle with wild animals, be it brown bears in Alaska or blue-foot boobies on the Galapagos Islands. Each of them provide a …
5 Types of Holistic Retreats
Travel has somewhat evolved in recent years: from conventional backpacking to green travel to these days, holistic retreats. Healthy living has become a trend in the last decade, and more travelers are now putting emphasis on their spiritual and psychological wellbeing. Whether you are a stressed-up blue-collar workaholic …
Culinary Travel: Delhi’s Finest Trio
On the last leg of our month-long India sojourn, we were treated to the finest cuisine Delhi had on offer. Bursting with vigor, flavors and smells, Delhi has in many ways imparted its character to its diverse and internationally-influenced cuisine. Unlike most small towns and cities in India, …
The World’s Most Secluded Islands
Lounging on an empty beach floored by soft, white sand to find only your own footprints trailing behind you: that’s many travelers’ dream – but does that paradise really exist? This week we take a look at far-flung isles that might just make the cut to become some …
Tibet in Exile: Dharamsala, India
As our bus crawled into the misty highlands of Dharamsala, we felt like we had left India behind. The humid heat and raucous chaos were all gone, only to be replaced by cool mountain air and calm serenity. Tibetan monks stroll languidly through the town’s narrow alleys. Since …
A Grand View of the Taj Mahal
Home to the world-famous Taj Mahal, Agra has gained worldwide fame for its impressive works of architecture. As the second corner of India’s popular Golden Triangle along with Delhi and Jaipur, the city is rightfully an essential stop for visitors to India. But aside from the Taj Mahal, few …
Faces of Rajasthan, India
“The colors of Rajasthan never fail to captivate,” a local man once told me. A region blanketed with bright tie-dyed saris, mirror-studded cloths and artful patchworks, Rajasthan epitomizes India at its most exotic. Besides the extravagant palaces, temples and forts, the people of Rajasthan have also given it a …
India’s Royal Pink City of Jaipur
From the desert city of Jaisalmer, we continued our journey eastwards towards one of the most popular destinations in India. Along with Delhi and Agra, Jaipur forms the third corner of India’s tourist circuit, the Golden Triangle. At the heart of Jaipur lies the Pink City, an old walled …
Photoblog: The Desert City of Jaisalmer, India
Poised at the edge of the Thar Desert, Jaisalmer is blanketed in golden-brown sand, evocative of Arabian tales and legends. The town itself is a wonder: Studded with stone forts and palaces that resemble sand castles, the enchanting city is one of Rajasthan’s secret gems. Its sandstone ramparts, tanned to a honeycomb color …
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