Vibrant, chaotic, beautiful, and endlessly surprising, India is a land of extraordinary contrasts. Here, centuries-old traditions thrive alongside cutting-edge technology, magnificent palaces stand not far from humble villages, and breathtaking landscapes range from the Himalayas to tropical beaches and tranquil backwaters. With its rich history, incredible wildlife, diverse cuisine, and warm hospitality, India is a destination that captivates the senses and leaves a lasting impression on everyone who visits.
How a Missed Flight Led Us to Paradise Our Goa chapter was supposed to end with champagne in Emirates Business Class (booked on points, of course). Instead, an unexpected international conflict grounded our flight through Dubai and rewrote our itinerary overnight....
After weeks of embracing the exhilarating chaos of India—honking tuk-tuks, bustling markets, ancient temples, and cities that never seemed to pause—Goa offered something entirely different. Life slowed to the rhythm of the waves on Palolem Beach, where beachfront...
As I write this, I can't believe how much we did during our 3 night stay in Mumbai. We really packed a lot in! I recommend staying 4 nights if you want to see all these things, so you can have more downtime. We just happen to have lots of energy and be a little...
Leaving Kolkata After we disembarked from the Uniworld Ganges Explorer II, we were placed back into the capable hands of Trinetra Tours. Read about our exploration of Bengal on our Ganges River Cruise here. As we boarded our 2.5 hour flight to Mumbai, I found myself...
As we left the colors and chaos of Holi behind, we turned toward India’s “Golden Triangle”—the historic corridor linking Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. Each city felt like a different chapter of the same story: Delhi layered with centuries of empires and modern energy, Agra...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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A woman backpacks across 17 countries on the journey of her mother’s dreams