Darjeeling: India’s Treasure of the Hills
Drink the tea, but don’t miss out on the narrow-gauge railroad or the sidewalk vendors. And always seal the windows at night.
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French for a Night: India’s Hotel De L’Orient
In this coastal Indian town, step back to charming, 18th-century France. Charming except for those door-less toilets.
Horn Please: Braving Travel in India
Driving in India is certainly not for the fainthearted.
Travel by Camel: Living Like a Maharani in India
Live the life of a Maharani by traveling the desert on camel.
A Lesson In Patience: Train Travel in India
When traveling by rail in India, it helps to know the rules.
Bollywood Babe: Mumbai Movie-Making
I was looking for an inside view of Bollywood, but this wasn’t what I expected.
Children of India: A Volunteer Vacation
Hear the songs of the lost children who have found a home in this Indian community.
The Price of Enlightenment: 12 Days in an Indian Monastery
When the sweating slows and the fever burns off, hopefully you’ll realize that smiling makes breathing easier.
Go West, Young Paco: Indian Camel Safari
The stink may not be a factor, but a horny adolescent camel can make a desert journey memorable.
The Queen and I: A Visit to Gir Forest National Park
A visit to India’s Gir National Park leads to an awe-inspiring encounter with the queen of the jungle.
Bibi Ka Maqbara: India’s Mini-Taj Mahal
Like the original, this replica of India’s most famous structure is a monument of love.
The Eternal Teardrop: The Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is more poetic than poetry, standing between Heaven and Earth, dream and reality.
