South Delhi
Happy Indian Birthday to me! When I planned my trip, I decided that I was going to spend my birthday in India. Today was the day! And a somewhat off-the-beaten-path type of day it was. Who’s ever heard [Read more…]
India 2017, Day 5: Jaipur, Day 2
Forts of Jaipur
Jaipur has 3 historic forts. I visited 2 of them on Day 5. But first, I made a return visit to the Hawa Mahal to get a picture with better light. [Read more…]
India 2017, Day 2: Delhi, Day 2
Old Delhi
In 1648, Shah Jahan, the Mughal emperor, moved the imperial capital from Agra to Delhi. In preparation for the move, he had a walled city called Shahjahanabad built in Delhi over the course of the [Read more…]
India, A Little History
[Don’t be alarmed! I’m not going to present an entire series on Indian history like I did for China. Just this one post will be the extent of if.]
As with most other places, understanding India’s history allows for a better appreciation of its historical sights. To me, this is particularly true for India. North India was much more Islamic than I [Read more…]
5 Reasons Why You Should Go To Asia
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…]