Jodhpur is one of the most amazing cities in India for one peculiar reason. It’s a blue city! Over half of the houses in Jodhpur are painted blue, have a blue roof or blue ornate doors. However, there is a lot to discover once you get past the blue paint. These are my favorite Jodhpur …
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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! …
Toorji Ka Jhalara, also known as Toorji’s Stepwell, is a hidden gem tucked away in the heart of the bustling city. Built in the 18th century by Queen Maharaja Abhay Singh’s consort, Maharani Toorji, this magnificent stepwell served as a vital water source for the local community. It not only fulfilled the practical need for …
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 …
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 …
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 …
I arrived in Kerala, India for the Kerala Blog Express press trip at the start of the week. At the airport, I was greeted by members of the Kerala Tourism Board holding a sign with my name on it. The trip was off to a good start. The Kerala Blog Express is a two-week road …