What motivates an entire town to paint their homes, streets, and buildings blue? Ask a local and they don’t really know! I asked every second person to try and get to the bottom of such a mystery and they all just said it was history or tradition. So I had to dig a little deeper! …
While I was exploring Jodhpur, I’d heard about a stepwell. Having been in Jaipur and missing out on visiting the Stepwell nearby, I definitely wanted to see if I could find the Jodhpur Stepwell. After visiting the clock tower market area I headed for the Stepwell Cafe because the Jodhpur Stepwell (Toorji-Ka-Jhalara) didn’t appear on …
After a few amazing days in Pushkar, I read an article that mentioned an ancient city 35 miles away. Merta City has a population of 40,000 almost four times that of its famous neighbor Pushkar. That’s why it was so surprising to find no information or pictures of the town when I looked online. I decided …
The holy lake in the center of Pushkar creates a peaceful atmosphere, which spreads throughout the entire town. However, there is a rule that made for some sticky situations. Because of the holy nature of the lake, shoes are not allowed to be worn on the ghats of the lake, surrounding paths or footbridges. Everybody …
I arrived in Agra with my heart set on visiting the majestic Taj Mahal, but it was a small cafe on a dusty road that is the experience etched in my memory. It was a good vege-burger and fries so why all the fuss? Well, the story behind Sheroes Hangout Cafe is beyond inspirational. The …
I did two crazy things this week. One of them involved smuggling illegal goods into India and the other was located on a 160m-high bridge above a raging river. Having just arrived back from the EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK I didn’t waste any time. The next day I took off with my trekking guide to the …
From the moment I arrived in Jaipur, India there was a mystical feeling that swept over me. Maybe it was the history of the palaces and forts or it could have been the craziness of the streets where animals roam free in this urban jungle of a city. These photos of Jaipur make me want …
Kerala, known as ‘God’s own country’ is a land full of mystery and coconuts. Each region within the southern state is quite different to the next. From intense hiking to relaxing houseboats to historic museums. I hope these photos will spark your interest in Kerala so you can experience southern India for yourself. You might …
Wow! 40 weekly reviews and my 200th blog post just days after I made it to the end of my first year as a blogger. How do I celebrate these milestones? I don’t really I just keep traveling and exploring new places. That is reward enough. This past week I was running all over Jaipur …
During my trip throughout Kerala, we had a one-night stay in Munnar. After a long bus ride, we were given either two hours to explore or we could head to the local liquor store (there was only one in the town) to buy some drinks for the evening. I played my cards right and had someone …
Kerala, also known as ‘God’s own country’, was a destination that produced marvels around each corner and unique experiences each and every day of my two-week journey. I walked the streets, wandered down the alleys, clambered up mountains and trudged through mud to meet a number of the characters I was fortunate enough to photograph. …
When most people arrive at a five-star hotel they check in, throw their bags down and head to the pool, bar or both. When I arrived at the Marriott in Kochi it was neither the pool nor the bar catching my eye. Before even checking in I asked the manager if he would take me …