Safari in India: The Big Five plus One (the Bengal Tiger)
India’s Bengal tiger is an endangered species and to see one in the wild is a thrilling experience. The two main parks … Read more
South Asia
From the famous Tigers’ Nest in Bhutan, to one of the world’s most unique cities, Kathmandu in Nepal, to the incomparable Taj Mahal in India, South Asia has many showstopping destinations. However, the small villages in Bhutan, the Tiger safaris in Nepal and India, and cities not normally found in tour guides, such as Kolkata and Varanasi are transformative experiences.
Mumbai – Best Places to Visit
In Mumbai, we wanted to explore the more organic aspects of the city, as we did in Kolkata (see our post on … Read more
India – Khajuraho’s Magnificent Temples
The city of Khajuraho offers a unique experience. The 25 temples are all built in close proximity to one another, with diverging … Read more
India’s Golden Triangle
Our first visit to India a number of years ago included the cities of Delhi and Agra. Jaipur is the third stop … Read more
Calcutta (Kolkata) – Best Places to visit in The City of Joy
Kolkata (Calcutta) is not on most people’s bucket list but it should be. It is one of the most interesting cities in … Read more
Varanasi – A Giant Step Back in Time
Varanasi is one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities. It has been known by many names, including the City of Light, … Read more
Nepal Safari – In Search of the Elusive Tiger
A safari experience in Nepal (Chitwan or Bardia) is very different than India (see our post on Indian safaris). Many travelers want … Read more
Sadhus: Fact and Fiction of Holy Men of Varanasi and Kathmandu
In holy cities like Varanasi and Kathmandu, some holy men (Sādhus) are quite conspicuous because of their eccentric appearance, which symbolizes their … Read more
Bhutan’s Tiger’s Nest (Taktsang Palphug Monastery)
Paro’s biggest attraction is the sacred Buddhist monastery called Tigers Nest. It is situated at 10,000 feet up on a vertical rock … Read more
Bhutan-Exporter of ‘Gross National Happiness’
Bhutan travel is very unique. It is situated on the ancient Silk Road between Tibet, the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Surrounded … Read more
