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Introduction to India 2017

Rishikesh. I could I've spent the entire day looking at this view. Rishikesh, India, Asia.
Rishikesh. I could I’ve spent the entire day looking at this view.

Welcome to my tour of India, finally!  North India, specifically.  India is way too big for 1 trip.  I previously posted about what to expect when traveling to India.  I did highlight some negative stuff that you will inevitably come across in India, especially if you’re traveling like me, [Read more…]

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What To Expect When You’re Expecting To Go To India

Here I am at the incredible Taj Mahal! Despite all the challenges of my trip, seeing the Taj (and so much more) made it all worthwhile. Taj Mahal, Agra, India, Asia.
Here I am at the incredible Taj Mahal! Despite all the challenges of my trip, seeing the Taj (and so much more) made it all worthwhile.

India was challenging.  India was frustrating.  India was exhausting.  India could be heartbreaking.  India was very, very dirty.  And it was all worth it.  Travel in India comes with a learning curve.  The longer I was there, the more I learned how to be a traveler in India.  And if you go, you’ll be ahead of the game after reading about [Read more…]

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How I Planned My 2017 Trip To India!

No, this is NOT a picture of India. After all, I haven't been there yet to take any pictures. However, it is a picture of Indian culture, specifically Hindu culture. This is a picture from the Chettiars' Temple in Singapore. I'm sure I'll have ample opportunity to take pictures of Hindu culture in India. Singapore, Asia.
No, this is NOT a picture of India. After all, I haven’t been there yet to take any pictures. However, it is a picture of Indian culture, specifically Hindu culture. This is a picture from the Chettiars’ Temple in Singapore. I’m sure I’ll have ample opportunity to take pictures of Hindu culture in India.

Yes, I’m going to India!  I’m really excited about it.  There’s so much to see in India, I spent a lot of time figuring out where in India I was going to go.  I’m going to share my [Read more…]

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5 Reasons Why You Should Go To Asia

Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Asia
Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

A few people have mentioned to me that they love traveling to Europe, but they have no desire to go to Asia.  I have a brief response to that:  You’re missing out!  Sure, it’s a longer trip from the US to Asia than it is to Europe.  But it’s a completely different world, one definitely worth visiting.  Here are 5 reasons why you should go: [Read more…]