Ranthambore Tiger Tale
Hoping to Spot a Tiger in Ranthambore Ranthambore National Park. There’s one reason people are here: hope of spotting a tiger in the wild. The park is one of the best spots to do so in India, and its accessibility…
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Jaipur: A New, Rosy Outlook in the Pink City
Rajasthan Arrival On the road leading to Jaipur we pass fields of bright yellow mustard. Bullock carts are replaced by camel carts. Some camels have intricate designs shaved into their fur, or brightly colored pom poms, streamers or bangles to…
Avoiding Aggravation in Agra
Forewarned and a little nervous, we arrived in Agra by train after dark. Stories of scams, being overcharged and harassed abound: gem scams, fake marble souvenirs, aggressive vendors, unscrupulous drivers who just want to take you to shops, hotels or…
My Ever Changing Name
After traveling in Asia for the last 9 months I’ve come up with an observation. I’m not sure if I’m the only person who feels this way or if other travelers share my same bit of humor about it. Here…
Erotic Khajuraho
The sun sets over the western group of temples casting an orange glow-path on the lake beside them. Night sets in with bats in tight groups darkening the sky as they head out for an evening hunt, followed by a…
Varanasi: Living on the Edge…of the Ganga
Travel engages all five senses, sometimes six, and we experience destinations through all of them. Sight is obvious, but hear a certain drumbeat, and it reminds me of sitting around a campfire in Botswana. Smelling coconut and papaya always brings…
Destination Delhi
Delhi is in your face, unapologetic and unforgiving. Culture shock was immediate, especially coming from shiny, happy Bangkok. Arriving by metro to New Delhi Station, we were still confident we’d easily navigate to the backpacker area and find a cheap…