From Jodhpur, we boarded a midday train for the nearly five-hour journey to Bikaner. This historic walled city in Rajasthan sits on the edge of the Thar Desert. For centuries, camels have been central to Bikaner’s culture and in recent…
Jodhpur
Our First Overnight Bus Once we finally got on the overnight bus, it was actually pretty comfortable. Marieke and Jon had one big bed (ticketed as separate seats, so you wouldn’t want to risk booking one if you were alone)…
Architecture in Agra. Birds, Beer & Bicycle Theft in Bharatpur
Exploring the Architecture of Agra and Birding in Bharatpur
Cycling Around Ancient Temples in Kajuraho
Written by Jon Baggs Ancient Temples We’ve visited many ancient temples on our travels. From Teotihuacan in Mexico to Bagan Myanmar and Lalibela Ethiopia. They’re places where you can step back in time and see the grandest structures of their…
Exploring Less Visited Lucknow
We arrived early afternoon in Lucknow after our train had experienced a few delays. Because Lucknow is not on most tourists’ lists, accommodation options were limited. We splurged on a comfortable two-bedroom apartment with a generous sitting area, large bedrooms,…
Varanasi- One of the Oldest Cities in the World
Varanasi, or Banaras or Kashi, as it has been known at various times, is reportedly one of the world’s oldest continually inhabited cities. A must for every India travel itinerary, it was one of those places when we went to…
Post office adventures in Kolkota
Overnight train to Kolkota Our first overnight train experience was actually decent. We had booked 2nd class (AC/2) tickets for all our overnight journeys and were pleased to see they came with sheets, blankets, a face towel, and a top…
Celebrating Jon’s Birthday in Kalimpong
After a week of hiking in the mountains we opted for a calmer pace in Kalimpong…
Into Nepal and Back Again- Sandakphu Border Trek
After deciding to save Nepal for another trip due to the recent political unrest, I started researching options for multi day treks in India to substitute our intended hikes in Nepal. While there are a lot of options, mostly north…
First Stop in India- Kurseong, West Bengal
Post by Jonathan Baggs Thanks to our unplanned stopover in Mumbai due to a mixup by our airline, Marieke and I landed in Bagdora airport after our 2 ½ hour flight feeling good and rested. We were impressed at how…