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My Scholarship entry - Giving back on the road

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 | By malvika | Views [344] | Scholarship Entry

It is said that life is a race; one has to run all along to achieve his goal. But, apart from a life which is always demanding, there lies keenness in a traveller to explore, observe and capture what appeals to him as a magic. And the biggest and most ... Read more >

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Photos: Sakhigopal - The village of Priests

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 | By anurag-bindal | Photo Gallery

Sakhigopal is a small village on the way to Puri in the state of orissa in India. 99% of the residents in this village are priests and hence the name.
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India – Trekking, Toy Trains and Tea

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 | By steve_and_emma | Views [936]

For those of you who have a good knowledge of this vast and varied country the title may have helped you to pinpoint our latest trip; Darjeeling in North East India. Although we plan to spend the second part of our year out exploring ... Read more >

Photos: The Beaches of Goa

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 | By walkingabout2 | Photo Gallery

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Goa, India

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 | By walkingabout2 | Views [690]

I almost bypassed Goa after hearing about how crowded it was and how you get so pestered by beach vendors. I guess going at the end of the season (beginning of April) is the way to go then, because - while hot - the beach is breezy, beautiful, ... Read more >

Photos: Hampi

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 | By walkingabout2 | Photo Gallery

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Hampi, Karnataka

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 | By walkingabout2 | Views [460]

When I left the ashram I headed for Bangalore knowing that I could go anywhere from there. I took a bus and arrived in Bangalore on a Sunday afternoon. As I made my way from the bus terminal looking for a room, I was plagued by a persistent ... Read more >

Amritapuri Ashram, Kerala

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 | By walkingabout2 | Views [3668] | Comments [2]

I have to start by saying that this was my first real ashram experience in India. This was one of the stops that I'd wanted to make when I was planning my journey as I've admired Amma and have been curious about her for years. I'd seen film ... Read more >

Photos: Backwater trip from Ft. Cochin, Kerala

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 | By walkingabout2 | Photo Gallery

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Photos: Ft. Cochin, Kerala

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 | By walkingabout2 | Photo Gallery

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Kerala - Ft. Cochin and the backwater

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 | By walkingabout2 | Views [622]

I decided to fly from Udaipur to Kochi, Kerala - I'm finding that booking a train within a few days of when I want to leave is hit or miss - mostly miss - as all the seats that are reservable are reserved, and I haven't been brave enough or willing ... Read more >

Photos: Holi, Udaipur

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 | By walkingabout2 | Photo Gallery

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Photos: Trekking in North East India or is it Nepal?

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 | By steve_and_emma | Photo Gallery

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My Scholarship entry - A local encounter that changed my life

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 | By tibetanaltitude | Views [261] | Scholarship Entry

Into the Heart of Kashmir When I was told that I will be joining a psychosocial rehabilitation in Srinagar,Kashmir in 2006, I was anxious and thrilled at the same time.It was Kashmir,a contested Himalayan region between India and Pakistan.... Read more >

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