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Fri, 29 Mar 2013 | By ninadkharkar | Views [261] | Scholarship Entry
There is a hill station called Matheran nearby Mumbai ,me and my family we visit this place ones in a year.We hadn't been there in monsoon so we decided to visit that place in monsoon . To reach Matheran mini trains are ready to serve you but in monsoon ... Read more >
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Fri, 29 Mar 2013 | By magdalena | Views [298]
Thoughts about India are resurfacing. My main experience of India is as follows: it is the best learning experience I have ever had. It was also the hardest trip for us so far- no glitz, no glamour, just real life. Whether that real life encompasses ... Read more >
Fri, 29 Mar 2013 | By tonyp | Views [165]
The idea originated in 1990 to ride from India to England, that attempt failed miserably with the bikes disappearing somewhere between Singapore and Mumbai. About a year ago while surfing the net a i stumbled across a company which offered a similar ... Read more >
Thu, 28 Mar 2013 | By paulpiorun | Views [1273] | Comments [1]
Well well well after a long time waiting the 24th of March 2013 finally arrived and me and our Pete set off on a big trip with big plans! After 3 flights and 2 days of waiting in what seemed like endless que's in airports we finally arrived at our intended ... Read more >
Thu, 28 Mar 2013 | By paulpiorun | Photo Gallery
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Thu, 28 Mar 2013 | By magdalena | Views [404]
Our train from Varanasi to Jhansi was a much more comfortable experience than the one from Dehradun. This time we had the 2 tier AC class which meant more room & more comforts. It really made a big difference and we actually had a good night sleep ... Read more >
Wed, 27 Mar 2013 | By magdalena | Views [997]
Our train adventure in India continued after our short time in Musoorie. We had booked the rest of our travel all the way back down to Chennai when we were in Delhi. It turns out that Dehradun to Varanasi is quite a popular train route and so we were ... Read more >
Tue, 26 Mar 2013 | By thelifenomadic | Views [269] | Scholarship Entry
We slept late on our last day in Delhi. I stretched in bed for a moment before throwing off the blanket in the chilly air. I grabbed the remote and turned on the television to BBC. The newscaster’s voice didn’t register immediately, until I heard the ... Read more >
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Mon, 25 Mar 2013 | By magdalena | Views [343]
We were free to go the morning of the 11th day. It was still a 4am wake up call and morning meditation session, and then after breakfast we could go. What a liberating feeling to leave the 'monastery' after 10 days! Awesome! A bit weird though, ... Read more >
Sun, 24 Mar 2013 | By ankita_b | Views [202] | Scholarship Entry
It was just past sunset when I reached the beach.I walked past the foreign tourists and bunch of Bengali young folks strolling near the luxury resort.The beach here seemed broader,without the mushrooming giant sized hotels & local makeshift jewellery ... Read more >
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Sun, 24 Mar 2013 | By sumit | Views [257] | Scholarship Entry
The first ray of sunlight was falling on my face through the cracks of the window. I frowned, and tried to open my eyes, but could only do it partially since the light dazzled me. The busy noises of birds and cool breeze made me realize that I was in ... Read more >
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Sun, 24 Mar 2013 | By viagarretoramericana | Views [392] | Scholarship Entry
The “Head Wobble” is an art, a language, and a way of life. Not quite an up and down motion or a side to side shake of the head meaning “no” to the western world, not quite a nod meaning “yes” but a motion that is a marriage of the two filled with robust ... Read more >
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Sun, 24 Mar 2013 | By magdalena | Views [663]
Learning in Vipassana
It's been a long 10 days of amazing torture. The best thing I have ever done for myself. It changed the way I view the world and myself. It made me happier and more balanced in my thoughts and actions. The benefits ... Read more >
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Wed, 20 Mar 2013 | By magdalena | Photo Gallery
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Mon, 18 Mar 2013 | By yasmine | Views [212] | Scholarship Entry
Jaipur was full of the hustle and bustle that so aptly describes any big Asian city. The streets packed with rich silks, leathers, spices, vibrancy and magnificence. Nonetheless, there was something which kept me on edge. Something which retained me from ... Read more >
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