by jdo | May 21, 2026 | Travels, Asia, India
We didn’t plan it this way, but Khajuraho turned out to be the perfect place to experience Holi. This town, built around temples famed for their intricate carvings depicting spirituality, sensuality, and the full spectrum of human life, provided a striking backdrop...
by jdo | May 14, 2026 | Travels, Asia, India
Photo Credit to our Amazing Naturalist Guide, @Bhuwan_gopal Bandhavgarh National Park delivered one of our most unforgettable experiences in India, with expert guides, skilled drivers, and breathtaking jungle scenery setting the stage for incredible tiger sightings....
by jdo | May 11, 2026 | Travels, Asia, Cruises, India
Finally, we arrive in Kolkata for the cruise that inspired this trip and gave us the little push we needed to finally see India! Read about the basics of our trip here. After a somewhat eventful morning- one of our cruise guests was detained for carrying a personal...
by jdo | May 8, 2026 | Travels, Asia, India
Chand Baori is one of the most extraordinary pieces of hydraulic architecture in India — and one of the most visually striking sites you can add to a Golden Triangle itinerary. It’s an ancient stepwell (called a baori or baoli), built both to collect water and to...
by jdo | Apr 10, 2026 | India, Malaysia, Travels
We just returned from a month-long trip to India, and it was transformative. This trip is going to require a series of posts- we saw so much, had so many experiences, met so many people, and learned so much. I’ll include details about where we stayed, how we got...