Destination: India

Photos: A Late Night Sweating it out with the Knight Riders to See an Indian God

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 | By steve_and_emma | Photo Gallery

A Late Night Sweating it out with the Knight Riders to See an Indian God

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 | By steve_and_emma | Views [817]

We arrived back in Kolkata from our Sundabans trip in good time and we collected our bag from the office and we were soon checked into Ashreen Guest House just off Sudder Street. Well I say soon, but we of course had to go through the usual rigmarole ... Read more >

Photos: A bit of Rajasthan

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 | By paulpiorun | Photo Gallery

Photos: Cruising Around The Sundabans

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 | By steve_and_emma | Photo Gallery

Cruising Around The Sundabans

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 | By steve_and_emma | Views [705]

We rendezvoused at the office as requested where we were expected and everything seemed to be organised.  Just as well our arrival wasn’t a surprise as we’d paid a 50% deposit the last time we popped into Kolkata.  This 3D/2N trip ... Read more >

Passersby in Amritsar

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 | By mirandita | Views [847] | Video

2 minutes of people passing by at the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Wednesday 17th April.  

Tags: amritsar, golden temple

YOUR MOTHER AND MY MOTHER

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 | By mirandita | Views [463]

Fear is the cheapest room in the house. I would like to see you living In better conditions,   For your mother and my mother Were friends.   I know the Innkeeper in this part of the universe. Get some rest tonight, ... Read more >

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Photos: Profile

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 | By jeanfrancois | Photo Gallery

Cricket Fever Hits Kolkata

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 | By steve_and_emma | Views [703]

Our return to Kokata following our improvised ‘tour’ of Bihar & Jharkhard didn’t start smoothly.  The train was an hour behind schedule so the city was up and commuting leaving a dearth of taxis at the pre-paid rank.  ... Read more >

Photos: A Hairy Road Trip Through Jharkhand and Bihar

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 | By steve_and_emma | Photo Gallery

A Hairy Road Trip Through Jharkhand and Bihar

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 | By steve_and_emma | Views [1831]

Against the odds, considering Ranchi’s aversion to foreigners, by 10am we’d checked out of our hotel, scoffed a good breakfast and were in a private car embarking on a mini trip.  The travel agent mentioned in the Lonely Planet actually ... Read more >

Thumbs up in Rishikesh

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 | By mirandita | Views [583] | Comments [1]

Fernando is feverish, literally, so between rinsing cold cloths and general nursing administrations, I have the perfect opportunity to write about our time in Rishikesh! We stayed the whole time in the part of town centred around the Ganges and slowed ... Read more >

Tags: rishikesh, surinder singh, yoga

A Local Encounter that Changed my Perspective - The Foothills of Heaven

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 | By mattandmed | Views [231] | Scholarship Entry

So far removed from the blistering summer of Australia and the cosy warmth of my friends, I was feeling rather cold. My toes were numb, my nose a tap, my fingers like the icicles that hung from the roof of the shaky metal bus. My insides moving frantically ... Read more >

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A Local Encounter that Changed my Perspective - Which is Worse?

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 | By lilacriver | Views [374] | Scholarship Entry

I lean back and relax on the cool sand. Around me the sand dunes stretch endlessly, and above me the blue sky reddens as the sun begins its descent. To my right, our tour guide chats with my aunt, and behind me, our stinky yet lovable camel, Rocket, relaxes ... Read more >

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Photos: Kolkata

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 | By farionthego | Photo Gallery