Patrika Gate – Don’t waste your time unless…

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…

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…

Where to go in July

Going on vacation in July offers the perfect opportunity to escape the hot weather or even find a way to enjoy the warm weather. July…
Jaipur stepwell - panna meena ka kund

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…