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India 2017 Food Diary, Day 3

When I arrived at the station in Jodhpur, I was delighted to find that the station had a cafe.  I started off my day’s breakfasts (yes, breakfasts) there with a veggie omelet and buttered bread.  Not very exotic, which was just fine because I knew as my trip progressed there would be no shortage of exotic (i.e., Indian) food.

The 1st breakfast of the day tasted just fine.  But you can tell by the picture that the omelet was a fairly small serving–not a typical American [Read more…]

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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…]