I’m terribly late in posting about the fantastic 5 weeks I spent in India and Bhutan. I’ve been a little distracted, to say the least, with Passports with Purpose and all. (Check it out if you haven’t already.) But, I have been poring over images from both trips and it’s time to share! The India Read More…
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After 5 Weeks – Back in Seattle
I know, I’ve been back for more than a week and I haven’t really mentioned much about my 5 weeks of travel as I led tours in India and Bhutan. I’m not trying to repress it, only absorb it and shake off the jet lag that has kept me up and down for much of Read More…
Type-A Traveler
As you read this, I’m on my way to India. For the last two weeks, I haven’t slept much (rising at 4am on many days) and have been drinking more than my usual share of caffeine. This is an unusual trip in that I will be gone for 5 weeks and will be leading 2 Read More…
Photo of the Day: Mughal Architecture
During the 16th and 17th centuries, Mughal architecture dominated India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. This style is influenced by Islam, Persia and India and the remaining buildings are some of the most beautiful in all of India. The above is a detail of the Taj Mahal. Much of the Mughal architecture can be found throughout Rajasthan, Read More…
Photo of the Day: Indian Bangles
Shopping for bangles in India can be a lively and colorful event. The shopping spree is an affair the whole family gets involved with as onlookers help in the bargaining process. Jewelry shop shelves are lined with beautiful bangles in a variety of colors. And stacks of them are awaiting new owners. This is part Read More…
Photo of the Day: Jim Thompson’s House in Bangkok
In the heart of Bangkok, there’s a little oasis down a quiet side street. You’d miss it if you were simply strolling by and you may even miss it if you were looking for it. It’s Jim Thompson’s house. Don’t know who he is? Most people don’t. But you could argue that he single handedly Read More…
Photo of the Day: Varanasi
In India, there are few places as holy as Varanasi. It’s believed that bathing in the waters of the Ganges removes a lifetime of sins. I photographed this man in the early morning hours along the ghats (the steps that lead down to the water). I think it’s fair to say that he is a Read More…
Interview: The Weight of Silence
I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know Shelley Seale over the last year or so. We, of course, met at a travel-related event in Seattle and have stayed in touch as like-minded WanderGals tend to do. At that time, Shelley mentioned that she was writing a book about her experiences in India called The Read More…
Photo of the Day: Buddhist Bells
India is predominately a Hindu country. Yet, there are pockets where Buddhism is the religion of choice. And that includes Darjeeling, located in the Northeastern part of the country, nestled in the Himalayas. Perched on the hill just above the main village of Darjeeling, is a temple surrounded by prayer flags, bells and monkeys. It Read More…
Photo of the Day: Himalayan High
I barely dragged myself out of bed at 4:30 a.m. in Darjeeling, India, to catch a ride to Tiger Hill in order to see the sun rise and cast its light on the Himalayan range. Even at daybreak, there’s no guarantee that it will be clear enough to see these mountains, which include the world’s Read More…