Your complete guide to traveling in India
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As someone who's crossed oceans more times than I've crossed cricket pitches, I've developed a certain affinity for the peculiar ecosystem that is a long-haul...
The moment you step into Old Delhi's maze-like streets, time becomes a fluid concept. Centuries-old monuments stand shoulder to shoulder with electrical repair shops, while...
The morning air carries the fragrance of jasmine and incense as I make my way through Bangalore's bustling streets at dawn. It's my third visit...
There's something profoundly satisfying about experiencing two dramatically different ecosystems within a single journey. As someone who's spent decades studying marine environments, I've developed a...
The moment you step off the plane at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi greets you with its distinctive duality—ancient history pulsing beneath the surface of...
The morning call to prayer from a nearby mosque mingles with the scent of fresh jalebi and the distant honking of auto rickshaws as Delhi...
As someone who straddles two worlds—my Spanish heritage and Indian roots—I've always been drawn to textiles as living artifacts that tell cultural stories through color,...
As I stepped out of Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport into Mumbai's energetic atmosphere, the contrast between this megacity and my classroom in Kansas City couldn't...
When my dental conference brought me to Mumbai last winter, I found myself with a week to explore this magnificent contradiction of a city through...
The first time I set foot in Pushkar, I was running on fumes after a 36-hour journey from Berlin's Berghain to this tiny desert town...
When my boss mentioned sending me to Delhi for a sourcing trip, my retail buyer brain immediately went into overdrive. India's capital isn't just a...
When I first landed in Amritsar last winter, my logistics-trained brain immediately started calculating the most efficient way to see the Golden Temple, eat at...
The first time I witnessed dawn breaking over the Himalayan peaks in Ladakh, I understood why photographers speak of this region with such reverence. *Kitna...
The first time I landed at Kempegowda International Airport, the humid air carrying hints of jasmine and diesel fuel, I knew Bangalore would challenge my...
When the winter sun casts its golden hue across Hampi's boulder-strewn landscape, something magical happens. The ancient granite formations—shaped over millions of years—reveal themselves as...
Growing up in an Indian-American household in Raleigh, Delhi always existed as a collection of my parents' nostalgic stories—vibrant markets, ancient traditions, and the constant...
The first time I visited Bangalore, I expected the stereotypical tech hub – all glass and steel, devoid of soul. How gloriously wrong I was....
The first time I wandered Mumbai's streets after sunset, I felt as though I'd stepped into an entirely different city than the one I'd been...
Mumbai has always held a special place in my heart. While it's often the glitzy Bollywood productions that capture international imagination, the true soul of...
The precision required in my daily work as a machinist finds an unexpected parallel in the methodical chaos of India. Having visited the subcontinent five...