Category: India
When I first thought of going to India, I didn’t know what to expect. As I researched India, I learned how challenging the country could be for a foreigner. There is a lot to look out for. However the excitement of where I would go, and what I would see in India soon overcame my worries and I researched, scheduled, and am going to both the top sites in India and the most remote amazing locations in India
A Taste of a Puppet Show in the City Palace – Jaipur
I know what you’re thinking, why would I want to watch a puppet show? I’m an adult! Well, if you’re doubting whether going to a…
What makes Jaipur’s City Palace Special
THREE things make Jaipur's city palace special and I'll dig into each with photos. (1) The phenomenal tile-work (2) The grand courtyards and (3) The...
Jantar Mantar Jaipur – Should you go there?
I often wonder whether super rich people didn’t exist, whether there would be anything truly interesting human-made things to see in the world. Jantar Mantar…
Themes of Amber Palace – Jaipur India
After an elephant ride or jeep ride to the UNESCO world heritage site’s Amber Palace gates, we arrived at a humongous courtyard within the palace…
Wes Anderson inspired Bar Palladio and the power of my Guwahati scarf
After a long day of traversing through the streets of Jaipur we were on the hunt for a place to have a decent meal and…
Riding Elephants to Amber Palace
When I first heard of the Elephant ride up to Amber Palace, I wondered if it was something I should truly do. I know that…
Jaipur’s Stepwell – Panna Meena Ka Kund
When I first heard about Panna Meena ka Kund, I had known of another larger stepwell 2 hours from Jaipur called Chand Baori. Since Chand…
Visiting a Snake Charmer in Jaipur, India
Before I went to Jaipur, I was exposed to “snake charmers” through cartoons like Aladdin, the Jungle Book, and Tom and Jerry. I thought about…
Hawa Mahal – The PINKest Part Of The Pink City
Hawa Mahal in Jaipur, also known as the palace of the winds or the palace of breeze, is truly remarkable when seen in person. It’s…
Jal Mahal, Water Palace – Jaipur
When I first saw Jaipur’s Water Palace, also known as Jal Mahal, I was stunned. There it was, jutting out of the middle of Man…
Chand Baori: Exploring India’s Enigmatic Stepwell Jewel
Chand Baori is a remarkable and unique stepwell located in Abhaneri, a small village of India in the state of Rajasthan. A visit to this…
Rambagh Palace – High Tea with Peacocks in Jaipur
High tea at Rambagh Palace in Jaipur is an excellent way to experience the luxurious and opulent lifestyles of India’s royal families. Today it is…
Are Ranthambore National Park Safaris Worth It?
The safaris in India are famous for their Bengal tigers. In Ranthambore National park there is a 25% chance of seeing a tiger each time…
Double-decker tree bridge and rainbow falls hike in Cherrapunji
I learned about the fantasy-like tree bridges of India while I was doing a deep dive into UNESCO world heritage sites in India where the…
The Waterfalls, Sacred Forest and Cave Trail – From Shillong to Cherrapunji India
Little did I know that the drive from Shillong to Cherrapunji would be so filled with such interesting and unique experiences that each one of…
