After visiting over 50 countries, India has always been one that comes to mind when people ask my favorite adventure or the wildest experience I had while abroad. India is the place I fondly remember when I think about being tested as a traveler to truly embrace flexibility and the unexpected. I am preparing to … Continue reading Why India? After 50 countries…
Category: India
My Upcoming Adventures in Kolkata, Kharagpur, and Mumbai
My last time in India was during the season of Holi in 2019. As a 20-something backpacker, I was exploring India after visiting Sri Lanka en route to Nepal before returning to explore Northern India. From Kochi to Alleppey and Munnar to Jaipur, Agra, Varanasi and more; I was hooked! The vibrant colors, unique sounds, … Continue reading My Upcoming Adventures in Kolkata, Kharagpur, and Mumbai
India: Things to Consider
Photo by Ishay Botbol on Pexels.com I first visited India in 2019 around the time of Holi, the festival of colors often celebrated in Northern India. During a larger backpacking trip, I set off to visit a country I had long wished to explore! From entering Southern India via Kochi to kayaking in the backwaters … Continue reading India: Things to Consider
5 Myths about India
India is often discussed in the "west" (e.g. North America / Europe) in negative terms. Upon arrival to India, I braced myself for the things I had heard about. For example: pollution, traffic jams, scams, and the imminent danger I would face due to traveling solo as a female. As a result of my experiences, … Continue reading 5 Myths about India
