India is many things. Colorful. Crowded. Crazy. Fun. Frustrating. Loud. Tiring. Exciting. Surprising. Confusing. Delicious. Even disgusting. First time visitors either love it or hate it here, there is no middle ground. Traveling India will make you or break you. Be prepared.
My outrageous adventures here all started with the Rickshaw Run, a two week 3,000 kilometre race road trip across the country to raise money for charity…and have insane adventures trying to navigate ourselves across a strange and confusing new country. Think of it like the old wild west of the United States remade in a modern Indian version.
After the Rickshaw Run I headed over to Nepal just in time to be caught in the earthquake. However after that I returned for since more months of traveling around this giant, diverse nation — at a much slower pace than before 😉
Honeymoons are once in a lifetime kind of experience, and compromising it is not something that you should go for. To ensure that you can make the most of it, you can explore the wide range of honeymoon packages by Kerala Tour Packages. They offer an extensive range of honeymoon packages, which have been specially … Read more
A wildlife trip is always exciting and adventurous. I have covered various tiger reserves in my previous journeys and an encounter with tiger has always been thrilling but this time I had planned a different jungle safari and intended to see the Asiatic Lions at Gir Forest National Park in Gujarat, the only place in … Read more
I am not someone who is on a quest to visit every country in the world, ticking them off a travel ‘to do’ list. I’m someone who is on a quest to explore as much of the world as I can, learn about and appreciate diverse cultures and meet and interact with different people. But … Read more
Kerala is literally a paradise set in green! And the Kerala backwaters is one of its unique attractions. National Geographic Traveler has tagged the backwaters as one of the top 50 Must-Visit Tourist Destinations in the World. What Are The Kerala Backwaters? The Kerala backwaters consist of a chain of brackish (a mix of saltwater … Read more
Presenting my second installment of The Best New Travel Blogs You Haven’t Heard Of Yet. After the phenomenal feedback from my first article on new travel bloggers I decided to turn this into a monthly feature here at the HoliDaze. So, if you happen to be a new blogger within the last 12 months — … Read more
Even in India, a nation that is flooded with cultural symbolism, history and numerous religious practices, Jaipur stands apart from the others. The city not only reflects the above mentioned practices but also incorporates a rich heritage of architecture, arts and crafts. Nahargarh Fort, perched on the hilltop overlooking Jaipur, is one of the obligatory … Read more
Manali is a hill station, a paradise on earth located in Himachal Pradesh at an altitude of 6400 ft (approx) above sea level. The hill station is near to the Rohtang Pass which has been a trade route in the olden days and even today. It is one of the route to reach Ladakh, another … Read more
That’s right, in just one month I will bid adieu to my house in Austin and embark on my longest and greatest adventure yet. No more ‘six weeks in this country’ or ‘six months on the road,’ this time it’s the infamous “sell all my possessions and buy a one-way ticket” scenario. The wild part … Read more
Rishikesh a small town located on the banks of Ganges River is the most sought after destination for white river rafting. The town is very small and is marked by lots of hotels and resorts, though all very basic in nature some will give standards but luxury here is ruled out. Option of camping near … Read more
Have you ever heard of Bangladesh? It’s okay to say no, you won’t be the first one…and I’m sure you won’t be the last. It’s a small country, originally part of Bengal until 1947 when India gained its independence and Bengal was divided along religious lines into East and West sections. West Bengal merged with … Read more
So, you’ve been invited to your first traditional Indian Hindu wedding. You are in for a treat, and also some work. Hindu weddings are quite extravagant. What people don’t see at these elaborate celebrations is all the effort, energy, and preparation that go into orchestrating the 3+ days of events, which marry colorful fabrics, robust, … Read more
