Goa: A Portuguese, Catholic India
I didn’t know that there was a large Catholic population in India. I also didn’t know that India had been colonized by Portugal, France, and England. (I assume that means the Italians, Dutch, and...
View ArticleInternet Speed Test – Hotel/ Bed & Breakfast Owners Take Note
Hotel Owners: Take Note We are part of a new generation of travelers. Our work and our lives (our income – which allows us to pay you) are almost 100% dependent on Internet access. We are part of a...
View Article3 Great Days In Mumbai
When we were living in New Zealand, I spoke at an Internet marketing meetup. I met a guy from India at that meeting named Pravin. Pravin and I had lunch later and found that we have a lot of common...
View ArticleMumManMil
Today, we fly from Mumbai (Bombay). We are sad to be leaving India, but excited to meet up with family and friends in Italy! We are flying from Mumbai to Manama, Bahrain. (All Manama needs is another...
View ArticleIndia: Did I Miss Something Here?
Flying away from Mumbai, I have a hard time shaking the feeling that I’ve missed something important in our travels in Southeast Asia, and in particular our travels in India. I didn’t set up any...
View ArticleGulf Air: An awesome experience
Today, I don’t know what the slogans of the major airlines are in the United States Two slogans of airlines that I remember from growing up are: Come Fly the Friendly Skies We Love to Fly… and it...
View ArticleMy Four Favorite New Food Experiences (up to now)
The most commonly asked question of a frequent traveler is “What is your favorite place?” And that’s a hard question to answer. People who ask me what my favorite place is usually get a question back....
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11 New Indian Foods To Love
I knew that once I started writing this post, 7 new foods would seem like such a small number. I loved almost every food I tried in India. As such, the number of foods I planned to talk about went from...
View Article29 Places I’d Love To Go Back To
If time and money weren’t an issue, where would you go? We’ve spent the past two years working while traveling. Both time and money have been a daily challenge. But the work we do ,(and the people...
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Giveaway Friday: The Potter’s Hands Picture Poster Is A Perfect Presentation...
India is a country comprised of some of the most different cultures (different from us) we’ve experienced on our travels. It is also a country where it’s easy to find a lot of people who are living...
View ArticleWe Are Going to India Today
We are nervous about our arrival in India today. We have heard it is beautiful, but much more we have heard how dirty, smelly, and awful India is. We'll find out for ourselves what's true about India.
View ArticleStop thinking yellow: Yellow is nothing to fear
How do you stop thinking yellow? Yellow is nothing to fear. Speaking in positives may not be the answer. Think red instead.
View ArticleSamosa Chaat in the airport for lunch, Paneer Butter Masala With Naan for...
Garlic naan in India. Yum
View ArticleHalf Day Tour Of Jaipur
Tired of being harrassed by the tuk-tuk drivers outside of our hotel, and wanting an air-conditioned vehicle to see Jaipur in the 43 degree (105+ Fahrenheit) heat, we called a
View ArticleFirst train in India: First Class from Udaipur to Jaipur
I don’t know if all the trains in India are as good as the one we rode in. However, the 1st class AC Car from Udaipur to Jaipur was pretty darn
View ArticleUdaipur vs. Jaipur: Which is Better?
Udaipur and Jaipur: Is it better to go to Udaipur or Jaipur, India? We liked Udaipur better than Jaipur.
View ArticleFlying again – WE ARE FLYING!!!
We are flying again today… from Delhi, India to Raipur, India. My friend Mrigank has been nice enough to offer us to come and visit his home near Bilaspur for a
View ArticleJaiwana Haveli Hotel in Udaipur, India
The only place to stay when traveling in Udaipur
View ArticleIndian Cooking Classes at The Spice Box in Udaipur
What to make for your Indian family - a few hours of Indian cooking classes
View ArticleTata Docomo: Wireless Internet in India (3G)
Internet all over India is possible with a 3G wireless stick. Tata Docomo is who I got my wireless Internet through. India is a wired and Internet connected country.
View Article“Modern” Conveniences AKA: I fell in a ditch
Street lights, garbage collection, guard rails, road signs, sidewalks, clean water. Those things you take for granted and even complain about sometimes – perhaps take a moment now and express gratitude
View ArticleIndia: Power Outages and Water Hours
While staying in hotels in Delhi, Udaipur, and Jaipur gave us a chance to see certain aspects of India, it also sheltered us as tourists from some of the realities
View ArticleHow to Crash An Arranged Marriage in India
Our visit to a Hindu wedding ceremony, for an arranged marriage, in Bilaspur, India.
View ArticleHyderabad’s Golconda Fort and Tombs of Dead Kings and Queens
When in Hyderabad, India, you should really visit the Golconda Fort and the tombs of Hyderabad’s kings and queens.
View ArticleIndian McDonald’s: Trying a McVeggie Burger
What does an Indian McDonald’s McVeggie Burger taste like? While in Hyderabad, India, we decided to find out by trying our very own McVeggie Burger.
View ArticleVisiting Hyderabad’s IMAX Theater and Charminar (4 Towers)
Hyderabad, India: On the same day we tried a McVeggie Burger, we also visited Hyderabad’s IMAX Theater and Charminar.
View ArticleBeneath A Marble Sky – The Taj Mahal, India
Our day took us from Jaipur, to Agra and the Taj Mahal, and then back to Delhi.
View ArticleBhindis and Bangles, Or How to Know If You’re Married
Knowing if someone is married or not takes a bit of decoration and know-how in India.
View ArticleShilparamam, an Ethnic Artist’s Village Near Hyderabad, India
Definitely go see the Artist's Village if you're any where near Hyderabad, India.
View ArticleHandloom Silk, Handthrown Pottery, and Handpicked Palm Fruit
A really long, but one of my favorite travel days in 2 years.
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