Destination: India

A Night in Delhi

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 | By tedigeorgieva | Views [376]

After our short visit to Delhi almost five months ago in the monsoon chaos and after having heard from other travelers of the city only in derogatory terms we were heading to the Indian capital with a mixture of excitement (as the last month was the ... Read more >

Tags: People

I can just see the headlines now...'tourist kills local with backpack....'

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 | By rebmason80 | Views [971]

So a near death experience happened,     thankfully not to me or Sharon but almost to an unsuspecting local...... This is how it all came about........ Sharon and i were on our way to the hustle and bustle of Delhi, travelling by train.... Read more >

Tags: planes trains & automobiles

Day 40: A move further down the coast

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 | By markr_mcmahon | Views [744]

Saturday 15 th December There are many beaches and villages along the coast of Goa, similar to what you would find along the Costas in Spain or the Riviera in France, and all of them catering to a growing number of foreign tourists. Some are ... Read more >

Tags: Beaches & sunshine

Waah Chai

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 | By wandering_gypsy | Views [1469] | Comments [5]

The train grinds to a halt at the dusty railway station of Bhuj.  I groan as I straighten my hurting body on the top sleeper.  The trip had been long, bone jarring and uncomfortable.  As I rub out the restless sleep from my puffy eyes, I hear the ubiquitous ... Read more >

Tags: Philosophy of travel

Mystical Ganges

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 | By wandering_gypsy | Views [520]

My six months of travel in India is culminating with a visit to the holiest cities – Varanasi, the city of spiritual light.   The “holy” status is conferred upon this city, along with Benares, Kashi and Rishikesh, due to the fact that the river Ganges ... Read more >

Tags: Philosophy of travel

Gallery: Sarnath

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 | By joyful_jo | Photo Gallery

3 times a charm

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 | By jdemers26 | Views [490] | Comments [2]

so.. third time's the charm, eh?  here i am again in mumbai and time is treading along agonizingly slowly.. i'm wasting the last of my money for no reason in particular.. buying things i don't particularly need, really.. but why not.. just trying to ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Days 38 & 39: More relaxation

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 | By markr_mcmahon | Views [689]

Thursday 13th & Friday 14th December There is little else to do in Benaulim – as I expect is the same for much of the coastal resorts in Goa – except to enjoy the sea, laze on the beach, eat some tasty food, and do a spot of reading. Not a bad ... Read more >

Tags: Relaxation

Gallery: Hyderabad

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 | By annanderson | Photo Gallery

Family life in Hyderabad

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 | By annanderson | Views [3037]

12/9 – 12/13 Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India – What a wonderful time we had with friends in Hyderabad!   Our dear friends, Nag, Veena, Vibha, & Nidhi introduced us to their warm & inviting home and active family life.   ... Read more >

Tags: People

Viswadarsanam

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 | By sronb | Views [1250] | Comments [1]

First of all, It seems that when I've put this up it's gone over the last note I wrote on here- 'Um, still in Goa.' So could someone, ie Mandy, who may have printed out a copy keep hold of it for me please?! Argh! ---------------------------------... Read more >

Tags: Work

Day 37: Life is good in Goa!

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 | By markr_mcmahon | Views [860]

Wednesday 12 th December The guesthouse where I reserved a room was situated in a quiet area of the village, sitting amongst the palm trees and with a view of the sea in the distance. It’s also quite far from the shops and restaurants - the main ... Read more >

Tags: Relaxation

Happy Barthday

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 | By joyful_jo | Views [1276] | Comments [1]

After the holy mountain we went exploring the local hotsprings which were heaving with Indian men in their underpants.  Three of our group instantly disappeared but I had set my heart on a birthday bath, and was feeling in need of a freshen up as well.... Read more >

Tags: Beaches & sunshine

last day in Arambol

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 | By jdemers26 | Views [471] | Comments [1]

So here it is.. last day in Arambol.. Greg left early this morning for Thailand via a 40 hour train to Kolkata.  it's theoretically a 30-hour train but Indian time works differently than, say, Japanese time.. so i think more like 40.. and he has no ticket ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

The cycle of life and death.

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 | By rebmason80 | Views [726]

Quote: "Varanassi is seen as a crossing place between life and death, an everlasting symbol of hope to past, present and future generations." Varanassi is also known as the city of Shiva and is one of the holiest places in India, ... Read more >

Tags: Culture