Your complete guide to traveling in India
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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...
When I first mentioned to friends that I was heading to Kolkata to explore its nightlife, I was met with raised eyebrows and gentle reminders...
The rhythm of crashing waves has always been my favorite melody – a natural soundtrack that follows me from my childhood fishing trips in the...
The journey from Mumbai's chaotic energy to Goa's languid shores is as significant as the destinations themselves. I've made this transition dozens of times while...
The first time I encountered Mumbai's street food scene five years ago, I was overwhelmed by the symphony of aromas, colors, and flavors that seemed...
The moment our auto-rickshaw rounded the corner near the Golden Temple, I felt that familiar flutter in my chest—the one that signals I've arrived somewhere...
The first time I rode my Royal Enfield through Bangalore's chaotic streets, I nearly turned around and fled to the countryside. That was twelve years...
When I first moved from Winnipeg to India eight years ago, Delhi's shopping scene overwhelmed me in the most delightful way. The sensory explosion of...