India

How to Avoid the Crowds and Enjoy a Peaceful Visit to the Taj Mahal

One cannot visit India without seeing the Taj Mahal. Despite being ill with food poisoning, I was determined to see this architectural...

Getting a Glimpse of Jaipur, the Capital of Rajasthan

We did not visit many capitals in India, preferring to stick to quieter, more relaxed places, but we did visit Jaipur, the capital of...

Exploring Jodphur, the Blue City of India

Jodhpur is the second largest city in Rajasthan and is known by many nicknames. To some, it's the Sun City because it's said to have...

From Virupaksha Temple to Sanapur Lake: Places to See in Hampi

Our second destination in India was Hampi, a mystical place that looks like something out of the Jungle Book! We initially went to Hampi...

Exploring South Goa's Most Beautiful Beaches

The first leg of our trip to India was the south of Goa where we had planned to join our friends Mario and Jeanne who had already been...