India is a vast country that is teeming with impressive landscapes that range from dry desserts to imposing mountain ranges and stunning architecture with so much detail it will make your head spin knowing it was mostly, if not all produced by hand. India is a melting pot of cultures and traditions, various types of […]
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Your Essential Guide To Celebrating The Holi Festival In India
Celebrating the Holi Festival in India is high up on the list of must do’s for many travellers. When I was in India at the beginning of this year, I had the privilege of celebrating Holi among the locals in Rishikesh while staying at Parmarth Niketan Ashram and what an experience it was! I’ve seen […]
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25 Photos That Will Inspire You To Book A Trip To India
India is one of the most misunderstood countries in the world in my opinion. When I had booked my trip over a year ago, I had mixed reactions from friends, family and coworkers ranging from positive to downright negative. Rather than listening to people warn me about a place that they’ve never even been to, […]
My Personal Experience Of Staying At An Ashram In India
India has always been a country that soulseekers and yogis from around the globe flock to in order to gain a more meaningful connection with themselves and to educate themselves more about the art of meditation and spiritual elevation. The town of Rishikesh, nestled at the foothills of the mighty Himalayas along the Ganga River, […]
Visiting Rishikesh – Everything You Need To Know Before You Go
Nestled in the rolling emerald foothills of the mighty Himalayas lies Rishikesh; the birthplace of yoga, home to meditation, kale smoothies and a haven for many Western yogis and hippies who make it their life mission to embrace all things spiritual about life within this holy Indian town. With Mama Ganga flowing powerfully through, it […]
How I Spent Two Weeks Travelling In India
Saying that travelling in India can be overwhelming, may be putting it lightly. The sights, the sounds, the smells and everything in between can be a lot to handle, especially for your first time visit. A little over a year ago, when my long time friend, Shayne, who runs VividLife Journeys, came to me with […]
The Spirit Of India – Expectations Versus Reality
“Open your mind to the world and the many different ways that can be found in it, before making hasty judgments of others. After all, the very same thing that you judge from where you are— may very well be something totally different in meaning on the other side of the world. The problem with […]