Destination: India

Agra

Thu, 15 Mar 2007 | By paul | Views [645] | Comments [1]

Agra, home to the Taj Mahal, 1.5 million people and 1700 factories, boy does it show. The streets are littered with rubbish and a thick, acrid stench that could make a murderer cry, hangs in the air. Renowned throughout India for it's corrupt politicans, ... Read more >

Tags: Culture

good times

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 | By anniekaka | Views [871] | Comments [1]

So here we are still in Dharamsala and I don't think I ever wanna leave. Despite my constant moaning about the cold ( sorry folks but I do hate it) there is no where else I would rather be. It is absolutley stunnning here there is always something to ... Read more >

Tags: People

Top of the World

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 | By sophsossig | Views [618]

It has stopped raining!!! And i am listening to Jo Whiley live - new music i've missed u! The clouds have cleared and we can finally see into the valley and see the new dusting of snow on the peaks - beautiful!! Have just finished taking part in English ... Read more >

Tags: People

India Cleanses and Detoxifies

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 | By laurelmarshall | Views [1036]

... a bit of an oxymoron if you think about it... but I’ve been doing quite a bit of decompression and reflection on our time up until now.   The introspection surge has come upon us in a major way, and probably due to the three very hectic ... Read more >

Tags: Philosophy of travel

The New India

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 | By will | Views [9970] | Comments [3]

I’ve now been in India for almost three months. It’s always been a favourite country of mine, a place that’s always been very good for the ‘WOW’ factor, always full of surprises. Even in the centre of the cities you can see people on the ... Read more >

Tags: Observations

past the hump

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 | By dkirwan | Views [1061] | Comments [4]

Namasthe everyone! Well, this isn't really my blog, but I have the privilege of contributing to the twins' adventures, so I thought I'd write a little somethin somethin.  After about two weeks in India, I've finally passed my travel hump - I've gotten ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Backwaters of Kerala

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 | By dkirwan | Views [740] | Comments [1]

On Saturday morning, we woke up with the crows in Calangute for an early flight to Kochi in Kerala, the most south-west province of India.  From the airport, we hopped directly on a bus to Allepey. We thought we were lucky having found a straight shot ... Read more >

Tags: Relaxation

Gallery: Agra

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 | By paul | Photo Gallery

The Indian Railway

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 | By laurelmarshall | Views [1517]

India has an excellent network of railways, and it is apparently both the world’s most extensive network, as well as the world’s largest employer.   We have had the pleasure of riding in first class only once in India, as we often book last ... Read more >

Tags: planes trains & automobiles

Goa

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 | By dkirwan | Views [860] | Comments [4]

I was welcomed to Goa my first morning with an unpleasant onslaught of pink eye.  Yes yes, I can hear your "ewwws" and "yucks" from across the pond, but I assure you that this problem was quickly fixed by the local optomologist.  ... Read more >

Tags: Beaches & sunshine

What Goes on Indian Roads

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 | By catherine_and_james | Views [2149] | Comments [1]

So to date, we have seen and driven among the following things on the tiny little smelly dirty noisy hazardous roads of India: cars goats buses cows cycles camels auto-rickshaws tuk tuks cycle-rickshaws dogs trucks holy men scooters beggars ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

One Hour, Four Dollars and a Date with Death

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 | By laurelmarshall | Views [756]

Having had the experience of making our way through the very daunting train station in Delhi back in 2004, we opted to hire some help to navigate for this evening’s overnighter in our second-class 3-tier sleeper train journey.   We had arranged ... Read more >

Tags: Misadventures

nice guys

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 | By anniekaka | Views [743]

So we are still here in Mcleod Ganj and still loving it. The people are so lovely and we have been spending most evenings having a few Bevvies with Jamir and Baby. Have tried to put him in the corner a few times but he ain't having it (Dirty Dancing ... Read more >

Tags: People

A Minority in a Sea of Millions

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 | By laurelmarshall | Views [1020]

Our last day in Mumbai, we decided to set out to explore the local markets.   Figuring we would need a couple of days under our belt to feel more comfortable exploring the inner bowels of the city, we took one last shower, and checked out of ... Read more >

Tags: Culture

Warmth of Indian Hospitality, Family & Friends

Sun, 11 Mar 2007 | By laurelmarshall | Views [1824]

One of the most special and endearing aspects of India is the people.   Our Indian friends, both stateside, and in India are amazingly warm and hospitable.   The family unit in India is ultra important and intricately linked with religion, ... Read more >

Tags: Friends