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Rural Farm in the Mountains of Chang Mai // Photo of the Day
Fine art photography of a small wooden building surrounded by farm land in the hills high above Chang Mai, Thailand
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Posted in * Photography by Theme, Buildings, Landscapes, Photography
Tagged Building, Chang Mai, Landscape, Photo of the Day, Photography, Thailand
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Free Food With 60,000 Friends at the Golden Temple Free Kitchen in Amritsar
At the door, we are handed a metal plate, bowl and silverware. Then we sit down with hundreds of Sikh pilgrims to receive a free breakfast at the Golden Temple Free Kitchen. Stories, Photography & More make you feel like you’re there!
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Posted in Featured Posts Slider, Food, Golden Temples, Highlights, India, India, My Favorites, Photos With Stories, Travel Journals, What's Backpacking Like
Tagged Amritsar, Backpacking, Dining Hall, Food, Free, India, Kitchen, Religion
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A Golden Temple Sunrise, Sunset and Fireworks Display // Amritsar, India
Photography, stories and video from 24 hours at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. During that time, I was able to explore the grounds, listen to prayers and even witness a birthday fireworks display for a Guru’s birthday.
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Sleeping With Pilgrims Inside the Golden Temple, Amritsar
Imagine a dorm room filled with wall-to-wall beds. Above them, lines hang with drying clothes and towels and a narrow walkway provides the only thoroughfare across the room. That’s where I slept inside the Golden Temple of Amritsar.
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The Very Best Rome, Italy, has to Offer You
If Aleix keeps sending me these guest posts on Rome, there’s no way I’ll be able to avoid the wanderlust taking me there…possibly on my current trip!
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An Ode to the Indian Sleeper Train // Poetry, Stories & Pix
From 3am Chai calls to the gentle rythem of the tracks, there’s no better way to spend a night than on an Indian Sleeper Class Train. So inspired was I during my last ride, that I even wrote a poem to go with my stories and photos!
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Posted in * Photography by Theme, Featured Posts Slider, Golden Temples, Highlights, Himalayas, My Favorites, Photography, Train Rides and the Dali Lama, Trains and Tracks, Transportation, Transportation
Tagged Amritsar, India, India Rail, Railroad, Rishikesh, Sleeper Class, Train, Train Travel, Transportation
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Lightning Storm Over the Himalayas // Long Exposures at Night
One stormy night in Rishikesh, India, I headed to the rooftop of my guesthouse with a tripod and timer. Later, some friends joined me with headlamps and we had fun with light trails. These are the highlights.
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Posted in * Photography by Theme, Night Photography, Photo of the Day
Tagged City, India, Lightning, Long Exposures, Night Photography, Photo of the Day, Rishikesh, Storm, Weather
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Sunny & Stormy Himalayas // Pix of the Day
PHOTO OF THE DAY // Naddi is a small little community located high in the foothills of the Himalayas in India. From there, visitors are treated to sweeping vistas of the snow peaks.
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Posted in Landscapes, Nature, Photo of the Day, Photography
Tagged Bhagsu, Dharamasala, Himalayas, India, McLeod Ganj, Mountains, Photo of the Day, Snow
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Attending an Indian Wedding — in India
Indian weddings in India are multi-day affairs usually feature some combination of a parade, the bride and groom on thrones, endless amounts of food and, at times, an elephant.
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The Carnival of Cultures in Berlin, Germany
Every year, Berlin’s Carnival of Cultures brings the best from all the cultures in the city for everyone to enjoy. This huge party features a festive atmosphere with the unique essence of Germany and Berlin.
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Shiva: My Orphaned Indian Cousin // Interesting People Series
Shortly after arriving, we were introduced us to Shiva: a 20 year old orphan who lives and works at the guesthouse. Most evenings, he would knock on our door to come in for a short chat. This is his story.
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The Bridges of Rishikesh: How do they Not Collapse? // With Videos
Perioulsy swaying suspension bridges covered in cows, motorcycles, push carts and a never-ending flow of humanity. That about sums up the Laxshman and Ram Jhula bridges in Rishikesh, India.
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Some of the Most Picturesque Spots in Venice
As we all know, Venice is a city that offers a unique landscape and views. Its canals, its buildings and its monuments make it one of the most picturesque cities in the whole world. If we fancy taking some amazing pictures of the city, here are a few spots to do so.
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Channeling My Inner Fab 4 at the Beatles Ashram // Oms, Art, Music & Abandonment
In 1968, the Beatles attended a course on Transcendental Meditation at the Maharishi Mahesh Ashram in Rishikesh. In 2012, I visited the Ashram to photograph all the amazing abandonment, art and history.
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Jordan Walked From Canada to Mexico | What’s in His Backpack?
I’ve always been intrigued by the contents of a backpacker’s backpack. Jordan Bower was happy to show me the contents of his, after recently walking from Canada to Mexico. This is his story.
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Posted in Best of the Site, Featured Posts Slider, Highlights, Interesting People, My Favorites, Photos With Stories, What's in Your Backpack?, Working Hard at Relaxing in Rishikesh
Tagged Biographies, Inspiration, Interesting People, People, Portraits, Stories, Travel, What's in Your Backpack
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Prakesh: The Master of Mathematics // Interesting People Series
Based on our conversation, I came to the conclusion that Prakesh was a brilliant man who hit some hard times and was left to beg on the street. This is his story.
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Why Australia is a Must-Visit
From the outback to the Sydney Harbor, Australia is a must-visit country for all travelers.
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Avoiding Those Pesky Queues in Florence
If you happen to find yourself visiting Florence, Italy’s, most famous attractions, lines are something you will have to deal with. Unless, that is, you follow the tips in this week’s post.
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Four Weeks, 3 Guesthouses, 2 Bridges, One Home
Staying in a guesthouse in India is nothing like spending the night in a Western hotel. That’s why I always document the different rooms, bathrooms, surroundings, views and peculiarities of each one.
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How to Pitch to a Travel Magazine
Are you a budding new travel writer? Wanting to get your name out there? Need to know how to publish your travel content? This article will help you follow your dreams and learn how to take it to the next level.
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