Awesome Things to Do in Orchha, India: Ruins, Temples and Palaces

Unless you’re researching a trip to India (or you’re from there), you probably haven’t heard of Orchha. This small town in Madhya Pradesh, around five hours from Agra, features an array of historic wonders, including palaces, temples and mysterious riverside chhatris. Seeing the Chhatris at Sunset The huge, temple-esque chhatris are memorials to the past … Read more

A Tale of Two Taj Mahal Experiences

The Taj Mahal’s beauty, and the romantic nature of its origins, draws millions of tourists a year to a grim little city called Agra. Some say it’s the most beautiful building in the world, and while I wouldn’t quite go that far, it is something you should see on your first trip to India. Not all … Read more

A City in the Desert: Sightseeing in Jaisalmer, India

Rajasthan was everything we had hoped for. We feasted our eyes on gigantic forts, decadent mansions, over-the-top palaces and exotic street scenes. We filled our stomachs with delicious thalis and met so many friendly locals while riding the local buses and trains (and some unfriendly ones while lining up for train tickets). Jaisalmer was our last port … Read more

The Blue City: Exploring Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur (and a Trip to the Thar Desert)

“Blues means what milk does to a baby. Blues is what the spirit is to the minister. We sing the blues because our hearts have been hurt, our souls have been disturbed” — Alberta Hunter. You may need a lifetime’s worth of depressing experiences to sing the blues with any conviction, but seeing the blues … Read more

A Rickshaw Tour of Chittorgarh Fort, India

After walking everywhere in Bundi, we did our legs a favour and hired a rickshaw to explore Chittorgarh Fort. This giant complex full of temples, palaces, gates and towers, which sits on a hill overlooking the city, is the perfect place to break up the journey between Bundi and Udaipur. Here’s a quick look at what you … Read more