My Best and Worst Travel Moments of 2013
It’s hard to believe 2013 has already come and gone, but such is the lament we all repeat year after year. Looking back over the last 12 months, I’m thrilled […]
Tag Archives: India
On Assignment in India
The taxi hurtled through the pounding rain into the middle of nowhere. Steve and I cringed with every swerve and horn blast, but blessedly arrived at our destination–Sirohi, India–in one […]
India – A Lowdown on the Loos
Although snugly tucked at my parents’ house in California for a month-long break from my hectic travel schedule, I can’t get India out of my head. The chaos, the dirt, […]
Holy Water
“Want to see a video?” the hotel manager asked me as I waited for Steve to check the room. We were in Varanasi. I was hot and bothered after 14 […]
Just Say Om
Ever since I first read “Eat, Pray, Love” five years ago, I have wanted to have my own spiritual experience in India. And after three frantic weeks of constantly battling crowds […]
Train Trauma
Article deadlines, sketchy Wi-Fi and endless sightseeing have meant I’ve been MIA for the past week–sorry guys! I can’t deny that India has been rough for me. My troubles began […]
Darjeeling in Pictures
Upon arrival in the Himalayan mountain town of Darjeeling, I promptly fell ill with a nasty stomach bug. Though the unexpected sickness has caused us to stay four days more […]
The Dismal Beauty of Mullick Ghat Flower Market
One thing I really wanted to see in Kolkata was was the Mullick Ghat flower market. Based on Indian movies I’ve seen such as “Monsoon Wedding” or “Darjeeling Limited,” all […]
Goodbye Thailand, Hello India!
Our bags finally packed, we bumped along in the back of our landlord’s pickup on our way to the pier on Yao Noi Island for the last time. One speedboat, […]
Packing Pains: Keep it or toss it? That is the question.
Oh the nomadic lifestyle. It’s a wonderful way to live until you get to the packing bit. We arrived in Thailand nearly four months ago with two suitcases and a […]
The Chic Adventurer 