Everything you need to know to attend the top 5 Indian festivals for foreigners in India: Diwali, Holi, Durga Puja, Ganesh Chaturthi and Pushkar Camel Fair.
The sacred and profane at the Pushkar Camel Fair
I found the Pushkar Camel Fair touristy & disappointing, but that didn’t stop me from experiencing cultural & spiritual riches beyond my expectations.
Zostel and the hostel revolution in India
Hostels are a new concept in India and Zostel is doing it right by creating a chain of hip, comfortable and affordable places all across the country.
Mirabai Expedition 3: Uncovering the feminine
Third stop on the Mirabai Expedition is in central Rajasthan, where she was born and raised, and where I start to find the essential feminine in her story.
My favourite hotels in India, part one
The Windamere, Ganges View, Casa Cottage, Jas Vilas and Inn Seventh Heaven: My top 5 favourite hotels in India. They each combine personality, charm, comfort and integrity — and they’re clean and friendly.