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
To plan out my 1-week India adventure itinerary, I used a familiar technique called RIBOME where I took time to research and investigate those adventurous places to go and settled on what was possible for my trip. I found 3 remote places in India that I was both realistic to get to and I was …
Visiting the National Museum in Delhi, I was simply surprised. The art and history collections that they had on display were a stunning introduction to the whole of India and beyond. The National Museum helps you to better understand the last 5,000 years of history in an hour or so. Parts of the museum were …
India Gate is a structure in Delhi India, built by the British, to honor the 84,000 soldiers of the Indian Army who died between 1914 and 1921 in the First World War and the Third Anglo-Afghan War. Visiting this structure today is simple, but understanding and observing everything this India Gate has to offer requires some additional …
On my varied trips across the world, the name “Ghandi” has been a topic of conversation in a surprising number of countries for his impact on their nation and on the people around him. In India, he was the successful leader of an Indian independence movement against British colonial rule that resulted in India’s independence …
This was a surprise to me, I had no idea what was on the itinerary and when I walked into this place I was amazed. I walked into a wonderful place that provides a plate of food, free of charge, to anyone – no matter the person’s faith or where they are from or how …
Qutub Minar is a tall tower in Delhi India, that is surrounded by other structures in various state of being finalized. No further work is being done on the structures, but you can tell by the tombs, the mosque, the start of a British structure directly on the property that this was a special place …
I visited the Lotus Temple in Delhi India and I was blown away by the outer architecture of the building, but also elated by what this temple represents. This temple is open to all faiths althrough there are no sermons allowed, no special religious events and no idols or statues, it shines as a place …
Sarnath is a well known religious site outside in Varanasi, it is the site of Buddha’s first sermon after he obtained enlightenment in the Ganges River. It is a pilgrimage site, but as a tourist without understanding the significance and history of the place, it is simply a nice park to walk around in and …
The large park that is Banaras Hindu University in Varanasi India, contains many different things to see as a tourist and it all stems from a Hindu legend. Contained within the Banaras Hindu University is the most prominent Hindu temple in Varanasi. Hindus across India and abroad visit this particular Lord Shiva temple to pray …
Visiting Banaras Hindu University Park – Varanasi Read More »
One of the classic things to do in Varanasi is to take a sunrise boat ride down the Ganges River, nicknamed the “Soul of the holy city”, and to quietly reflect on the moment floating on the river, gazing upon the busy Ghats lining the Ganges river. As tourists in India, we had to do …
Being at the evening prayer at the Ganges River in Varanasi India is actually pretty stunning! The crowd of people that gather is larger than the world’s largest arena, all for the act of evening prayer. I was shocked that so many people attended but I was also taken by the 5 platforms where the …
The Ganges River is where the action is in Varanasi, India. It is the ultimate pilgrimage location for Hindus. Happily, walking along the river through the many Ghats was a mostly peaceful activity compared to the rest of India. You see…. Hindu people go to Varanasi to die – I’ll explain later. So the bulk …
While I was excited to take a cooking class in Jaipur, what I found so much more interesting and valuable to me was being the way that I felt integrated into the family dinner. After cooking, sitting around the diner table with the parents to my left and the older children to my right I …
Jaipur Cooking Class – @ home in India – with recipies Read More »
Nahargarh Fort (Tiger Fort) in Jaipur is awesome for one reason and one reason alone – the view! Yes, there are paintings to enjoy, there is a smaller shaded courtyard to explore and there are neat stairs leading up to the rooftop where the real action is. When I think about Nahargarh Fort I recall …
Nahargarh Fort (Tiger Fort): It’s all about the Views Read More »
I know what you’re thinking. It looks so pretty! I would love to get a couple of photos of it up close! Yes, I do admit that being under the Patrika Gate for that brief moment was pretty cool, but after 30 seconds it’s over and there are other things to see in Jaipur, India …
