India

Jumping into India

Posted by on Mar 29, 2013 in Featured, India | 2 comments

Jumping into India

Many travelers and guidebooks recommend “easing” into India. It’s food, the crazy amount of people, and hectic daily pace can be extremely overwhelming and dictate one’s opinion immediately upon arrival. We had heard about the shirt-drenching heat, the possible side effects that accompany its rich cuisine, and, of course, the perception of women and how that would influence Kat. After talking about our entry into India for days leading up to our flight from Australia, we decided to take it slow. That was until we had another last-minute hotel snafu.

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Incredible India

Posted by on Mar 28, 2013 in Featured, India | 2 comments

Incredible India

“Incredible India” is the marketing phrase utilized throughout the country and it pretty much sums it up. Everything in India, whether good, bad, loud, quiet, colorful, or subdued is truly incredible.  

I recently heard someone describe India as an “assault on the senses” and I have to say that the phrase very accurately depicts the experience that I have had so far. India can be extremely overwhelming if you don’t force yourself to savor the sensations.  Yet the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of India are worth the trip in themselves.

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