Jaisalmer Desert Festival
On our third trip to India, we focused on local festivals mainly in the northwest of India, including the cities of Jodpur, … 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.
India Tiger Safari: the thrill of the Bengal Tiger
This post discusses safaris in India’s Bandhavgarh and Kanha National Parks. India’s Bengal tiger is an endangered species and to see one … Read more
Mumbai – Places to visit for 2 days
In Mumbai, we wanted to explore the more organic aspects of the city within a 2 day period. We did the same … Read more
India – Khajuraho’s Magnificent Temples
This post explores the magnificent temples of Khajuraho, India and offers trip tips on how and when to see them. The city … 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) – unique places to visit
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
A tourist in Varanasi – What you need to know
Being a tourist in Varanasi requires some background into the city’s history. We visited the city in 2019 and we explain in … 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
