Thank you - Manny, Balu, and everyone at Worldwide Adventures - for helping me see India with new eyes! And, it was through the eyes of India’s people that I caught a glimpse of her soul!
A land with over a billion people and thousands of years of history is inscrutable, yet, with time, explanation, and able guides, the visitor can move from stereotypes and prejudices...
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“Waking up in India is like waking up to life itself.” ~ Reymond Page
India is a country that carves a lasting impression on every traveller's mind and soul. With layers of deep and rich history, there is no country that is home to such contrast of colour and calm, quaint towns to bustling cities and spirituality to modernity.
India is a sensory overload with vibrant customs, delicious culinary stories, majestic architecture and enthralling landscapes...
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India is a palate of vibrant flavours and diverse recipes handed down through generations. Seasons, culture, religions, migration, ancestry and festivals all have played a big role in shaping the food history of India. As a result, not only dishes, but taste, colours, cooking methods, down to even the cutting techniques changes as often as the landscape of this country.
But what makes Indian food more special is a traditional home cooked meal. It allows one to get involved with the ingredients, recipes and the stories of evolution of a dish...
“What makes things memorable is that they are meaningful, significant, and colorful.” – Joshua Foer
Vivid hues taint the sky as the season of spring ushers with the kaleidoscopic festival of Holi. The festival originated in India and dates back to ancient times, perhaps even as far back as the 4th century.
Known as Rangpanchami in Maharashtra to Lathimaar Holi in Mathura, it is a festival that every traveller must experience while in India. As with every festival in this country...
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