Its sunset in Varanasi and the pink and blue streaked sky is beginning to cast a glow over the slow-flowing Ganges River. It’s surreal to be here as it feels like it was just yesterday that I was wearing pajamas back in New York City, watching a CNN special on Varanasi, with my tabby… [Read More]
How to Avoid Sickness in India (and What to Do if You Get Sick)
When I told friends and family I would be traveling to India, I was always met with the same two statements: “India will be the most intense place you’ll ever visit” and “just start mentally preparing yourself now for getting sick.” Getting sick abroad has become somewhat of a tradition for me, unfortunately…. [Read More]
An Essential Guide to India’s Airport Customs
It is a new era. One of electronics ban, senseless travel bans and inconvenient restrictions that add new layers of complexities to our itineraries. No matter how exciting the trip, it is necessary to jump through the hoops of visas and customs before dropping our bags and beginning our adventure. In India, navigating… [Read More]
A First Time Guide to Jodhpur, India
When I got off the overnight train in Jodhpur it was as if I stepped onto the set of the Disney movie of Aladdin. I arrived not knowing what to expect from the Blue City, a nickname given due to the blue dye that covers many of the houses. The city has modern… [Read More]
