These aren’t all the coolest boat trips in the world, but they are some of the most unforgettable ones I’ve personally taken.
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Scams and Shah Jahan
Take it from me: A Taj Mahal day tour can quickly turn into something more stressful, even nefarious.
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Is Jaipur worth visiting?
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Tolkien wasn’t thinking of Mumbai when he coined the bit about the journey and the destination!
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Spoiler alert: This is not going to be a glowing puff piece!
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I think you’ll agree with me once your trip is through: Delhi can be delightful, after all.
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The best place to stay in Goa depends on where you are—and I’m not just talking about the name of the beach.
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I can’t guarantee this post will make it any easier for you to choose between Mumbai vs Delhi.
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On the subject of where to go in Kerala, there are two basic options: Backwaters and beaches, with all due respect to the (overrated) tea fields of Munnar.
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Kerala is the most visually stunning part of India I’ve seen, from the colonial streets of Fort Cochin, to the backwaters of Alappuzha, to the red cliffs of Varkala, to the verdant hills of Munnar.
Continue ReadingA Big Roadblock to Traveling in India
The process of getting an India visa for US citizens has recently changed, but not for the better. Here’s the good, bad and the ugly about getting an India visa from BLS International.
Continue ReadingJust How Cheap Is India?
Is India cheap? The short answer is “yes, of course,” though there are a few caveats.
Continue ReadingIndian Trains Made Simple
Minimize your chances of encountering complications before and during train travel in India by learning how the Indian railway system works prior to departing your home country.
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Obtain an India visa at an Indian embassy or consulate in your home country or in any foreign city you visit prior to India that has an Indian embassy or consulate.
Continue ReadingThe Best of Delhi in a Day
If you’re efficient and move quickly, one day is all you need to enjoy Delhi, India’s best-known tourist attractions—and even a few more obscure ones.
Continue ReadingWhere to Hit the Beach in Goa
The coastline of Goa, India is long enough that you should have an idea of where you want to go before you get there.
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