Lodi Gardens: Tombs, a Mosque, and So Much More
When I heard we were visiting yet another garden, I was less than thrilled. It was so hot, I had a heat rash, and there are plenty of greenery and parks at home that I could appreciate without coming...
View ArticleIncredible India: Visiting the Taj Mahal
When I found out for sure that I was going to my friend’s wedding in India, I knew I had to somehow make a trip to see the Taj Mahal. I had to figure out a way to get myself to Agra from Chennai where...
View ArticleKnow Before You Go: 10 Tips For Visiting the Taj Mahal
For many, going to see the Taj Mahal is a trip of a lifetime and a highlight of their time in India. Welcoming between 7 – 8 million domestic and foreign tourists every year, one thing you can expect...
View ArticleBecome One With the Art at the Trick Eye Museum in Seoul
After my awesome experience at Minatur Wunderland in Hamburg, I’m all for quirky and unique museums now. When I was in Seoul, beyond checking out the palaces and temples, I wanted to visit the Trick...
View ArticleSpending a Night in a Capsule Hotel in Tokyo, Japan
One of the items on my bucket list has been to spend a night at a capsule hotel in Japan so when I was in there on my solo trip, I knew I had to make it happen. I picked a night where I would be in...
View ArticleHoly Vrindavan – The Town of Krishna
Vrindavan is located along the Yamuna river in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It’s about 2/3 of the way when driving from New Delhi to Agra. Never heard of it? That’s okay. Me neither until we were...
View ArticleViewing Spectacular Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo
While traipsing around Japan last year, I found my visit to coincide with the beginning of the season for cherry blossoms in Tokyo. In hindsight, I wish I had booked my tickets for an extra day or two...
View ArticleThe Hostel Chains of Japan In Review
When I’m traveling alone, I like to stay in hostels. It allows me to meet other people and helps me stay on a budget. Usually hostels are one offs – set up only in the city that you’re in. However, I...
View ArticleFinding Peace and Hope in Hiroshima
On August 6, 1945, at 8:15, an American B-29 bomber dropped the world’s first deployed atomic bomb over Hiroshima. The bomb detonated about 580 metres (1900 ft) above the city centre releasing the...
View ArticleInside the Agra Fort: Highlights from the Red Fort of Agra
When you’re in Agra, everyone knows to go see the Taj Mahal. But just down the river is another stunning place to visit: the Agra Fort. Don’t let its name deceive you though. It’s much more than just a...
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