Sprawling streets, raggedy rickshaws, spices and silks, beaches, mountains, deserts, and the Taj Mahal. Let’s explore India!
Meet Pushkar - one of India's holiest and oldest cities. Pushkar is a small town situated on the border of the arid Thar Desert in Rajasthan a few hours east of Jaipur, Rajasthan's capital. During our backpacking trip around Rajasthan, we decided we must see what all...
Backpacking Rajasthan, India, in two weeks is an adventure you won't forget. Of all the places to visit in India, I feel like Rajasthan has it all: Majestic forts rising up from sand dunes, tales of jewels and unruly kings, ancient step-wells inside color-themed...
If you've ever dreamed of a fairytale fort rising from golden sands, then the ancient city of Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India should be on your bucket list! If not, Jaisalmer will awaken the dreamer in you. Our 3 days in Jaisalmer, India and our camel safari in the Thar...
Jodhpur is the famous "Blue City" of India and you quickly see why once you arrive. The majestic Mehrangarh Fort, carved upon the mountaintop, whips up tales of time's past when kings, adorned in jewels of deep royal blues, ruled the desert region of Rajasthan. Shades...
Royal palaces, ancient forts, jewelry markets, pink sandstone buildings... There is no better place to spend 2 days lost and exploring than in Jaipur, India. Officially dubbed as the "Pink City of India," Jaipur charms both locals and foreigners who marvel at its...
Read my story guide about our 2 days in Agra, India. You'll learn all about touring the Taj Mahal (when to go, what to avoid, etc.,) and Agra Fort. Plus, get my best tips for getting to Agra from Delhi and getting from Agra to Jaipur! Agra, India is one of the most...
We are both thrilled and nervous, all in one. We had never been to India, despite having lived in Nepal for nearly a year. It's like having an idea of what to expect, without really knowing what to expect. India, as we had been told, is the chaotic side of Kathmandu...
Firecrackers boom, fog covers the stage, sparks fly, and golden leaves fall over the soon-to-be newlyweds. I'm camera ready, taking 13 frames by the second (thanks to Sony's sport mode) as I manage to push my lens between the sea of arms and iPhones. It's somewhere...
I have never eaten paratha before. Well, until last week that is. I've often seen it in the frozen section in the local Bhatbhateni store but never thought to give it a try. Then one sunny day at work for lunch we were served fresh, handmade potato parathas. Then...