India wrap-up: route, transport, visa & budget
Visa India was our first stop so we got the visa upfront at the consulate in Antwerp, Belgium. Fill in an online form first. Take it......
Crossing India by train: 9 handy tips
I really love train rides and will always try to cover as much distance as possible by train. In a train you always have a toilet,......
Wandering through Le Corbusier’s mind in Chandigarh
Oh Chandigarh, I don’t have the proper words to describe this town… it’s truly nothing like you’ve ever seen before. Le Corbusier was given a......
A quick tour through the capital New Delhi
I can be short about Delhi: the city has some nice sights but it didn’t really “stick”. Was it because it was so big? Or......
In the land of Havelis
A visit to Rajasthan isn’t complete without wandering through the many Havelis scattered around the region. These private mansions were once a status symbol for......
Blue Jodhpur and its stunning fort
Jodhpur felt a bit disappointing at first but once we reached the city walls and the amazing Mehrangarh Fort we were baffled by its beauty. The......
Life around the holy lake in Pushkar
Pushkar is a touristy town: shops filled with (I must admit – nice) clothing and souvenirs line the streets. After a long walk through those......
Temples, monkeys, block stamps and god makers in Jaipur
We didn’t have the typical tour in Jaipur. Yes, we did see the Palace of Winds (aka the Hawa Mahal) and the monkey temple but......
Mughal architecture at its best in Fatehpur Sikri
Fatehpur Sikri was the capital of the Mughal empire for about 10 years. The whole complex is amazingly well preserved and hosts some stunning architecture......
The majestic Taj Mahal
Yet another place that doesn’t need a lot of introduction. It looks like a fata morgana doesn’t it? Even when you’re standing right in front......
Lucknow, an unexpectedly beautiful stopover
We only had an afternoon in Lucknow, passing through from Varanasi to Agra. For the first time since our arrival it was rainy in India.......
Varanasi, the spiritual capital of India
Varanasi (or Benares) doesn’t need much of an introduction. This Indian city on the banks of the holy Ganga is the holiest of the seven......
Playing Holi
Holi was not as I expected. Luckily. A lot of online articles tell women not to participate in Holi in the big cities. That’s why we chose......
Hibernating in Darjeeling
Darjeeling’s mountain roads “Taxi M’am, taxi? Darjeeling M’am?”… Hoards of jeep drivers were surrounding us when we got (still half woozy) off the night train from......
Kolkata street food
Every street in Kolkata is filled with food stalls and a lot of them sell the same thing. Unsure which one to choose? If we don’t......
Kolkata highlights
We were a full 8 days in Kolkata. You can probably see all the highlights in 4 but it was nice to have some time......