India

Jaipur the pink city – my final Golden Triangle destination

Jaipur the pink city – my final Golden Triangle destination

This is my final blog post about India. Although I have already left the country, I couldn’t finish my Golden Triangle series without writing about Jaipur, the Pink City. After the long drive, buying my own Indian Odhani, and exploring Amber Palace and Jaigarh Fort, I was ready to…

Ranthambore National Park and the drive to Jaipur

Ranthambore National Park and the drive to Jaipur

Welcome to Rajasthan, India’s largest state by area and seventh most populous state. According to my driver, Azad, it is also the most colourful. After leaving the breathtaking Taj Mahal and Agra behind, I set off for Jaipur. The drive usually takes around four hours. However, my friend…

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 particularly excited to see the iconic Taj Mahal. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a magnificent white-marble…

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 the USA and Mexico, and I’m writing to you from New Delhi. Many people warned me about visiting India, and honestly, it wasn’t somewhere I thought I would visit anytime soon.…