India

Jaipur the pink city – my final Golden Triangle destination

Jaipur the pink city – my final Golden Triangle destination

This is my last blog post about India. And although I have already left India, I didn’t want to miss out on writing about Jaipur, the pink city. After the long drive, buying my own Indian Ondhi and hiking the Amber Palace and Jaighar Fort,…

The drive to Jaipur via the Ranthambore Tiger Resort

The drive to Jaipur via the Ranthambore Tiger Resort

Welcome to Rajasthan, India’s largest state by area and seventh largest by population. Also, according to my driver Azad, the most colourful one. After leaving the breathtaking Taj Mahal and Agra, I set off for Jaipur. The drive usually takes about 4 hours, however my…

Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort – my Golden Triangle trip continues

Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort – my Golden Triangle trip continues

After an amazing start to my India trip in Delhi, it was time to continue my journey through the Golden Triangle. Next up were the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, and I was especially excited to see the iconic Taj Mahal. This UNESCO World Heritage…

New Delhi vs Old Delhi – Welcome to India

New Delhi vs Old Delhi – Welcome to India

Hello from India! Yes, I’ve added another new country to my list this year (after USA and Mexico), and I’m writing to you from New Delhi. Many people had their warnings about visiting India, and honestly, it wasn’t a place I thought I’d be visiting…