Read one traveler’s account of teaching English in Dharamsala, India.
India
Discover India One Cliché at a Time
Forget the India you think you know. Here’s a guide to what you should and shouldn’t expect in India.
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.
Beaches of Bakkhali: West Bengal, India
With fields draped in yellow sunflower blossoms running parallel to the white sandy beaches, Bakkhali is different from the traditional sea side resort.
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.
Bollywood Babe: Mumbai Movie-Making
I was looking for an inside view of Bollywood, but this wasn’t what I expected.
A Tiger in Your Tank: On the Road in India (Humor)
Traveling in India can be an unexpected and wild ride.
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.
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.
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.
Children of India: A Volunteer Vacation
Hear the songs of the lost children who have found a home in this Indian community.
A Lesson In Patience: Train Travel in India
When traveling by rail in India, it helps to know the rules.