By most accounts Delhi is a pretty awful place, but we thought we might like it. We like big cities and we had been in south Asia for 6 months, so we were used to the craziness and dirtiness. Continue reading
Amritsar, India: Border Ceremony, Golden Temple, and Jallianwala Bagh
After almost a month in the Indian Himalayas, where it felt like we were in a totally different country with blue skies, clean(ish) streets, and cool weather, it was time to return to low land India.
Road Trip in Ladakh, India
The roads from Leh to Pangong Lake to Tur Tuk and back to Leh are not for the faint of heart (or stomach). When we began our week long journey in Ladakh, I was not feeling so well. So I spent most of the cliff-hugging-switchback-mountain roads drive with my eyes closed to keep my head and belly from spinning.
Three Weeks in Leh, India
When we arrived in Leh, I was tired. And not just because we landed at 11,483 ft. We got to Leh on our 11 month tripaversary and I was travel weary.
Horseback Riding in Naranag, India (and a car chase)
I felt safe in Srinagar. I mean, as safe as you can feel in a city where you have to walk/drive past officers with guns every few blocks. So I wasn’t too worried the morning we were paddled across the lake to our driver and guide who would take us up to the mountains in Naranag for the day.
Is it safe to go to Srinagar, India?
We almost didn’t go to Srinagar. Located in northern India’s Kashmir region, this area has had episodes of unrest since India and Pakistan gained independence from Britain in 1947. Border disputes and grievances with the Indian government have resulted in protests throughout the region.
This area, however, has been mostly quiet for the last 5-10 years, so we booked flights Continue reading
Varanasi: Difficult, but Worth it?
When our month long visa was up in Nepal, we weren’t feeling quite ready to go back to the challenges of traveling in India. So what did we do? We went to one of the most intense cities in all of India: Varanasi.
Budget Guesthouse Reviews: Nepal
Our family of 5 stay in the following guesthouses during our travels in Nepal. Here is what we thought of our accommodation.
Should you travel to Nepal?
Do you want to see prayer flags blowing in the breeze? How about medieval statues adorned with colored chalk? Would you like to Continue reading
