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, […]
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Visiting The Taj Mahal – Everything You Need To Know Before You Go
So, funny story…in high school, I was given the name Tosh Mahal, but never in my life, especially back then, would I have imagined that one day I’d be standing in Agra, staring in awe at one of the greatest man made Wonders of the World. The Taj Mahal dates back to 1630 and is […]
Two Days In Delhi – Exploring India’s Capital City
India’s capital city of Delhi is a city unlike any other in the entire world. Unique in many ways, Delhi is a melting pot of cultures, architecture and history that any curious traveller would want to immerse themselves in at least once in their life. Delhi (New and Old) is not a city for the […]
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 […]
Exploring Jaipur, India – A Guide To The Pink City
Jaipur, the largest and capital city of the desert state of Rajasthan, is a city unlike any other that I’ve been to. Dubbed as The Pink City, Jaipur’s stucco buildings are painted in a blush pink tone, which makes it one of the most colourful cities in all of India. In 1876, Maharaja Ram Singh […]
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 […]