India’s Golden Triangle: When A Man Loves A Woman (October 2018)

I’m a sucker for a good love story. In fact, that’s what brought me here to India. I had to lay eyes on the sad, yet amazingly beautiful ending to one of the greatest love stories there ever was.

It’s the story of the Taj Mahal, one of the new seven wonders of the world.

India’s Golden Triangle: Sending A Message Without Saying A Word (October 2018)

What began as a method of comfort (and cuteness) has turned into quite a conversation starter during my journey here in India. I’m talking about the faux locs I’m sporting as my crown.

Let me tell you, these midnight-colored ropes swinging across my back are bringing all the boys to the yard. And the girls, too. 

India’s Golden Triangle: The Royal Treatment (October 2018)

Back in the 17th century, during times of war, you would find ladies of Jaipur’s royal family gathered here under the Ganesh Gate to welcome their men home from battle. The elaborate gate is one of seven inside the Amber Fort, located just a few miles outside of Jaipur. This one serves as the entrance to three private palaces of the maharajas (kings), all situated around a beautiful garden.

India’s Golden Triangle: Henna’d Up and Haggled Out in Jaipur (October 2018)

My tour of India’s Golden Triangle continued today in Jaipur, which is typically a 4 to 6 hour drive from Delhi, depending on traffic. However, since many people (as well as rhesus monkeys, cows, camels, and even an elephant) decided to take the same route, the trip turned out to be closer to seven hours.