About Adventures of a GoodMan
My name is Greg Goodman, and this is the magazine of my life.
. . . .Through it, I invite you to join me on a virtual photographic trip around the world, complimented by stories and multimedia from the road.
Think of the site as my answer to the age-old question: I traveled; now what?
My Epic Tour of Agra, India. In a Tuk Tuk. Which I Drove.
1,800 words and 24 photos exploring why Agra is bursting with exquisite examples of traditional Indian architecture. Plus, the story of how I drove a tuk tuk.
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A Local’s Guide to Bhagsu: a Small Hillside Village in McLeod Ganj, India
Waterfalls, Yoga, Israelis, Backpackers, Hell and more fill the streets and mountainsides of Bhagsu, India. Check out my favorite things to do and places to see.
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How I Snuck my Late Great Aunt Past Taj Mahal Security
The story of how I almost caused an international incident trying to bring the ashes of my late Aunt Donnie in for a tour of the Taj Mahal.
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Jail Cells & Guesthouse Suites for $7/Night at Bhagsu Villas in India
OK, to be fair, there was nothing “villa-esque” about Bhagsu Villas. It was just like any other guesthouse in India: just with a cool name. Here are some photographs and stories from my 3 weeks there.
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Earthquakes, Jam Sessions, Spiders & Observations of Bhagsu / McLeod Ganj
Reflections, Observations & the Little Things in Bhagsu and McLeod Ganj, India. Read about my experiences with vibrant accompanying photography.
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How Old Tube TVs Become Air Conditioners in Indian Hotel Rooms
In India, Water Coolers are a common alternative to AC. But what the heck are they, and how do they work? Find out with photos, video and details of just what an evaporative cooler is.
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Reflections on a Month Living in Rishikesh, India
Random musings, observations and experiences from a month of living in Rishikesh, India…plus a few days on the road visiting Amritsar and the Golden Temple.
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Closet & Cavern-Sized Guesthouse Rooms in McLeod Ganj, India
Learn what’s it like staying in a pair of guesthouses in McLeod Ganj, India. One was a closet-sized room run by Buddhists; the other was paradise nestled in the mountainside with full views of the Himalayas. Both cost under $12/night.
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Nature’s Intersection With Humanity :: Skylines on Mountainsides
In McLeod Ganj, lush green hills hug rows of colorful buildings while single farmhouses dot the nearby forest. Houses are horizontally and vertically staggered and everyone has a view of the mountainside and Himalayas.
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Torture Feels So Good(ish) ::: 5 Days of Iyengar Yoga Training
I’m not a particularly flexible person and the concept of yoga is pretty scary to me. So why did I take a 5-day Iyengar Yoga course? Read about the experience, see some photos and have a few laughs…
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Eating on the Floor in Comfort // Touristic Restaurants in India
All over India, travelers on the floor, sit knee to knee, sipping chai all day. It’s a national phenomenon: continental restaurants with tables a mere foot off the floor, packed daily with happy customers.
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Hangin’ @ His Holiness’ Home ::: the Dalai Lama Complex in McLeod Ganj
Photography, stories and video from a visit to the exiled home of His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama, in McLeod Ganj, India. Highlights include a monk debate, temples, off-limit rooms and more.
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Standoff at the Pakisatan/India Boarder at Wagah
Every day at sunset, a battle is waged on the Pakistan-India border at Wagah. Soldiers high-kick. Crowds cheer and jeer. Guns are drawn. Flags are lowered. And nothing is ever accomplished.
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Dividing India & Pakistan // the Wagha Border’s Rough History
The Wagha Border Ceremony in India Every day at sunset, members of the Indian Border Security Force and Pakistani Rangers lower their respective country’s flag in front of thousands of cheering and jeering spectators. A humerous display of military tradition and might preceeds the actual flag lowering, along with music, dancing and …
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Monks of McLeod Ganj, India ::: Tibet in Exile
Who doesn’t like seeing a monk on the street? In McLeod Ganj, India, it’s a daily occurrence. Sadly, they are there because of the Chinese occupation of Tibet. See photos and learn lots more…
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Visit My Bus. Have a Tea. Take My Photo. Meet My Friends.
Being paraded around the Amritsar Bus Station by a driver and introduced to all of his friends led me to a collection of stories and photographs of Amritsar’s Bus Drivers.
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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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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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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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