Archive for January, 2008

Reality Travel – Solo in India

by Beth Whitman - Wanderluster (January 29th, 2008)

OK – so I wrote the Essential Guide for Women Traveling Solo. I didn’t say solo travel is always easy – as I was reminded part way through my India journey. I had been in Varkala for just a day. I wasn’t feeling well though I had checked myself into a reasonably comfortable hotel that [...]

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Cool Technology in India

by Beth Whitman - Wanderluster (January 28th, 2008)

As frustrating as India can be with regards to lack of infrastructure, there are some cool items that I’ve been able to take advantage of while on the road. Most notably is the fact that for less than $1/hour, I can access (when the power isn’t down) the internet and, if I time it right, [...]

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The Mother of All Hugs

by Beth Whitman - Wanderluster (January 25th, 2008)

I was fortunate to have arrived in Kerala just days before Amma, the hugging mother known for her seemingly limitless ability to hug anyone who’s willing to wait in line, left her ashram for an India and then world tour. While I don’t consider myself a devotee of Amma, I know many people who are [...]

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