Category Archives: India
The Jeep…
There are very few situations where I feel trapped. Trapped in my own skin. No way to break out. But this was one of them. A situation so hopeless that the thought of getting out of there was merely a
The Jeep…
There are very few situations where I feel trapped. Trapped in my own skin. No way to break out. But this was one of them. A situation so hopeless that the thought of getting out of there was merely a
Landing in Leh…
Thankful to be off the bus, we grabbed our backpacks and headed into town to complete our first order of business in any new place: finding somewhere to stay. Apart from the houseboat experience, we didn’t pre-arrange any accommodation through
Landing in Leh…
Thankful to be off the bus, we grabbed our backpacks and headed into town to complete our first order of business in any new place: finding somewhere to stay. Apart from the houseboat experience, we didn’t pre-arrange any accommodation through
The Mountain Pass…
From Srinagar, our next destination was Leh, a town cradled in the Himalaya range in the Ladakh region of Jammu & Kashmir. It was a two-day journey on a so-called “super deluxe” bus through the winding mountain roads. Let’s just
The Mountain Pass…
From Srinagar, our next destination was Leh, a town cradled in the Himalaya range in the Ladakh region of Jammu & Kashmir. It was a two-day journey on a so-called “super deluxe” bus through the winding mountain roads. Let’s just
The Water Trek…
After an amazing seven days trekking in the Himalayas, we were back at the houseboat and eager to explore more of what Srinagar had to offer. After struggling with my churidar kameez (a long tunic with tight tapered bottoms) that
The Water Trek…
After an amazing seven days trekking in the Himalayas, we were back at the houseboat and eager to explore more of what Srinagar had to offer. After struggling with my churidar kameez (a long tunic with tight tapered bottoms) that
The Himalayan Trek…
It was only 48 hours ago that we were negotiating the busy streets of Pahar Ganj, New Delhi. Now with the sights and sounds of city life already pushed to the recesses of our memories, we exchanged rickshaws for ponies
The Himalayan Trek…
It was only 48 hours ago that we were negotiating the busy streets of Pahar Ganj, New Delhi. Now with the sights and sounds of city life already pushed to the recesses of our memories, we exchanged rickshaws for ponies
The Gypsy Family…
We heard some rustling a few meters away. It was a couple of the gypsy kids who had ventured over, barefoot, to collect us. Earlier that day, the gypsy family living close-by invited us to come over in the evening.
The Gypsy Family…
We heard some rustling a few meters away. It was a couple of the gypsy kids who had ventured over, barefoot, to collect us. Earlier that day, the gypsy family living close-by invited us to come over in the evening.
The Practice Hike…
After long days of scenery appreciation and seemingly never-ending pots of sweet Kashmiri tea, we began our drive up into the Himalayan range to 2000 meters above sea level where the road ends. It was here that we would be
The Practice Hike…
After long days of scenery appreciation and seemingly never-ending pots of sweet Kashmiri tea, we began our drive up into the Himalayan range to 2000 meters above sea level where the road ends. It was here that we would be
The Houseboat…
Not having set plans opens up infinite possibilities for the traveler. We often don’t plan where we will stay ahead of time or know where we are going or what we are doing one day from now, let alone weeks
The Houseboat…
Not having set plans opens up infinite possibilities for the traveler. We often don’t plan where we will stay ahead of time or know where we are going or what we are doing one day from now, let alone weeks
Roadside Butcher…
Momentary glimpse from a passing rickshaw, Kochi, India, May 2011.
Our Top #10 Travel Experiences…
After 29 countries and some unforgettable adventures, we have chosen our top #10 travel experiences! Don’t forget to share yours in the comments section below! In no particular order and apart from living in our beloved Tokyo, the place we
Our Top #10 Travel Experiences…
After 29 countries and some unforgettable adventures, we have chosen our top #10 travel experiences! Don’t forget to share yours in the comments section below! In no particular order and apart from living in our beloved Tokyo, the place we
