India travel stories
Vanilla Pollination in India India's Human HummingbirdLast year in April, I was scouting for places to volunteer for coffee (berry) picking, but I was told that coffee harvesting ends by February and that it would be time for vanilla pollination in March and April....
(Westport, CT, February 2012) "“ Geringer Global Travel has debuted a 14-day itinerary to the mountainous region of Ladakh. Situated in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashimir, Ladakh is home to one of the last undisturbed Tantric Buddhist populations on earth....
(Westport, CT, October 18, 2011)Â "“Â Geringer Global Travel is offering a fully customizable and authentic trip to India, combining local family home stays with accommodations at charming bed and breakfasts and intimate boutique properties in Delhi, Agra,...
(CHICAGO, IL, October 12, 2011) "“ In celebration of the captivating music, dance and poetry of the Sufi culture, Greaves Tours LLC (www.greavesindia.com) is presenting the Nagaur Sufi Music Festival itinerary to India. This six-day group tour is limited to 20...
Across Asia, the African continent, and Central and South America are children holding out their hands for coins. Travelers and expats encounter beggars in every corner of the globe. Whether you have become so accustomed to beggars that you don't notice them...
In the stations and compartments of Bombay's local train, there is a new smell offered up every second. These smells range from tantalizing to nauseating: one will make your mouth water, and the next will make you gag. One businessman stands on the platform and has...
As I anxiously await the processing of my next Indian visa, I dream about the job I'm going to do when I get back to Mumbai. I volunteered with Atma Education Trust for three months before being invited on board to work with the NGO. Though I've done volunteer work...
Having spent many months running all over Mumbai, day and night, I can confidently recommend the following 10 places, activities and experiences. No matter how long you're in the city, do your best to enjoy a well-rounded visit: you will be blown away! In no...
As I'm currently in a space living between Vancouver and Mumbai, I can't help but imagine and invent the differences between peoples' lives in each place. Today in Vancouver, it's sunny and 14 degrees outside. Some leaves lie crunchy on sidewalks; others that had...
Over 100 new migrants squeeze into Mumbai on a daily basis. Those counted come with official papers, so the real number is probably around 500 people. Many, many of these migrants become "pavement dwellers." It's impossible to move around the city without seeing whole...
One of the first things I observe about any place is the ratio of city to jungle. Of man-made infrastructure versus nature. The most modern and cosmopolitan cities are made of marble and glass, and even a blade of grass has a hard time popping up between the curbs....
