Kolkata (Calcutta) via Instagram
I recently got my first smart phone. It’s my first phone with a camera, too. I know, I’m a little late when it comes to these things. I thought it would be fun give […]
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A Digital Nomad in Rishikesh
Traditionally, Rishikesh has attracted Hindu pilgrims, yoga enthusiasts, meditation students, and those seeking enlightenment. But recently the town has lured digital nomads and other location independent. Its combination of affordable accommodation, healthy activities,
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Photos from the Road: Punakha Dzong, rice paddies and a Madman
After driving over the 3,000 meters+ Dochula Pass, we twisted and turned our way down into the lower elevations of the Punakha Valley. Here we got a break from the headache-inducing mountain roads by
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Introduction to Basic Bhutanese Culture
The Dzong The dzong is the predominant architectural feature of Bhutan. You’ll see one in nearly every city you visit. It was these fortresses that repelled the Tibetan invasions throughout the centuries. But
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7 Views out my train window
I wanted to give a short photo essay capturing the scenery out the window of the train. Trains connect almost every part of India and are an indispensable part of keeping this enormous territory and diverse
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Sitting under the Bodhi Tree in Bodh Gaya
Of the four sites associated with Buddha, this is the most revered. In 623 BC, Siddhartha Guttama, son of the Brahman, came here to meditate. Today, in the dusty small town of Bodh Gaya, you
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My Daily Routine in Rishikesh: Writing, Internet, Yoga
Rishikesh is well suited for the long-stay traveler, the yoga or meditation student, or anyone needing rest in their life. Rishikesh proper is actually a large, bustling city. Anyone who comes for any of the
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Why I’m going to Bhutan (and interesting facts about Bhutan)
If there’s one country in the world that I thought I’d never visit, it’s Bhutan. The Land of the Thunder Dragon is not only a remote Himalayan Kingdom, it also has a notoriously expensive visa policy.
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A Walk around Shimla—India’s Favorite Hill Station
We’ve scored ourselves a cheap guesthouse on the side of the ridge. It’s an awkward period in July between two high seasons. It’s the monsoon, but full blown rain hasn’t hit yet. The weather is
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Why I went to Gujarat
Gujarat has a reputation as one of India’s most prosperous and business-friendly states. It’s a tad more expensive than the rest of the country and not very touristy. While traveling in India, I had planned
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Couchsurfing is Not Dead (At least I hope)
I’ve been reading an awful lot online lately about how couchsurfing isn’t what it used to be. As it’s gone mainstream, an unsavory bunch has joined to use the network for purposes other than it
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Alcohol Tourism in Diu
At the bottom of Gujarat state, beyond the reaches of the vast Indian rail network, lies the island of Diu. It is one of the few former Portuguese territories in India. You’ve probably heard of
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Travel with Me—Join my Malaysia & Singapore Tour
Want to join us for an exciting trip through Malaysia and Singapore? If you’ve never traveled to Asia, Malaysia is a great place to start. It’s culturally fascinating and diverse, blends the
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Off the Tourist Trail in Junagadh India [Photos]
The following series of photos give an overview of my time spent in Junagadh, India. The ancient city is fascinating but sees few foreign travelers due to its location in the state of Gugarat, far
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A Walk through Ahmedabad India
Ahmedabad, in the Indian state of Gujarat, is known as a living heritage city. What does that mean exactly? I ask Nirav Panchal, my guide on Ahmedabad’s City Heritage Walking Tour. It’s just
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Sri Lanka in Photos
Every adventure in Sri Lanka is bound to start on the railway. So too, does this photo essay of my one month in Sri Lanka.
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11 Things I learned about Sri Lanka
After a month traveling through Sri Lanka, I learned quite a bit about the country. There’s plenty of wildlife Wildlife in Sri Lanka fairly abundant and apparently well-managed. There are wild elephants in
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14 Things to do in Singapore
If shopping or eating doesn’t turn you on, don’t worry, there’s more to do in Singapore. But, believe me; you should eat lots while you’re there! And don’t listen to anyone who tells you Singapore
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Why visiting a wholesale produce market is better than a tourist attraction
Tourists don’t normally enter the Dambulla wholesale produce market. There isn’t anything there to buy. It’s just a bunch of guys loading and unloading fruit and vegetables from different regions of Sri Lanka. Others,
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Spotting Elephants in Habarana Eco Park
Elephants and Sri Lankan civilization have been associated for thousands of years. Killing an elephant was once a capital offense. The animals are still revered and there are a surprising number of them still
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A Ride on the Railway in Sri Lanka
Usually rail is one of the most reliable forms or transportation. That’s not why I often opt for the train, but it is a major reason. Trains generally leave on time and arrive more or
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A Walk around Galle Fort at Sunset
As long-term travelers, we encounter many difficulties and challenges along the road. We may often be testing our comfort zone while enduring long and arduous journeys. So we savor the magic moments that travel
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Photos from the Road: Cameron Highlands Tea Plantations
I visited the Cameron Highlands for one simple reason: tea. The region, discovered in 1885 by an English-led mapping unit, is one of Malaysia’s favorite getaways. Others go for the refreshing climate, which averages
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14 Things to do in Penang Malaysia
Many of these 14 things to do in Penang involve eating. Eating is a primary attraction in Penang. If fact, I would throw Penang up there with Singapore and Hong Kong as tops for
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