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India

The Hills Are Alive

By On March 16, 2012

From Agra and Varanasi it’s quite a train ride to the North East, but if you’re looking for a good hiking spot Darjeeling is the place to go. Not only is it… Read More

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Faces of Varanasi

By On March 14, 2012

Some cities in India have that special energy. Streets are filled with colors, little stalls sell…anything you can think of and internet shops pop up on every street corner supporting the 20-hour… Read More

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India by Train

By On March 12, 2012

Traveling in India can be a challenge sometimes and catching a train -or at least the right one – can be very tricky. Timetables are slightly different than the ones we know… Read More

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Total Taj

By On March 9, 2012

When Mughal emperor Shah Jahan’s third wife died during labor he was so overcome with sadness he built a white marble mausoleum: the Taj Mahal. It took over 16 years to finish… Read More

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Khan Market

By On March 7, 2012

You wont say, but Khan Market in Delhi is the most expensive when it comes to real estate. The exterior of most buildings is not – how should I put this –… Read More

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Lodi Gardens, New Delhi

By On March 6, 2012

Picture this: It’s 42 degrees Celsius outside and a hot wind – kind of like a blow-dryer – makes your Fab India kaftan stick to your arms. Your legs even. Escape the… Read More

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Dal Lake Market

By On February 19, 2012

When our boat-guide on Dal Lake told us he was going to take us to the biggest floating market of Srinagar, I expected a lake filled with boats selling shawls, saris, herbs… Read More