Yes, Boss! : On Learning to Drive a Tuk Tuk in India
"Ok Boss, you take over now." Mukul grinned widely as he took his hands off of the glorified bike handlebars that constitute the steering wheel, ignition and gas pedal of…
The Colors of India
Lately, India has been on my mind. Well, actually, it's been on my mind for the six months its been since I brought back a virus and a heart bursting…
A Peek at Life in India: the Hawa Mahal in Jaipur
From where we stood, halfway up the hill to the Monkey Temple, the waning light was turning 'The Pink City' a pearly, golden hue. The jagged skyline's stack of buildings…
Elephant Riding in Rajasthan: Good Idea, Bad Idea?
"Ok, you have one minute to decide: ride elephant, walk." Ali swung around, eyebrows raised. His heavily-decorated tuk tuk's engine shivered as it halted to a stop and he used…
Learning by Watching and Doing in India
There is no way to prepare yourself for India. Not by reading books or watching Monsoon Wedding or scouring the latest edition of Lonely Planet. Nothing can prepare you for…
India: The Dream I Didn’t Know I Had
Have you ever dreamed about a place you didn't even know you wanted to visit? When Hayley mentioned the idea of going to Asia for Holy Week, I figured it…