Ask any traveler what their favorite place is in India and they will always say a small town (or a unique place like Varanasi) such as Hampi (my vote) or a northern hill station. When I was in Kolkata (Calcutta) … Continue reading
The Dromomaniac
Fatehpur Sikri is an old deserted sandstone city (as opposed to those new deserted sandstone cities) only 40km away from Agra, an hour on the bus, I read, but the Indian travel gods are avid readers of my blog and … Continue reading
How hot is it in India? It’s so hot there is a fan in the shower! I rest my case. I can’t remember ever drinking so much water in my life. I am sucking in a swimming pool of water … Continue reading
In my first few days in India, two different times on a bus a woman exploded in rage at a man who had done something to her and started beating him with a shoe. I see arguments and hear raised … Continue reading
Anderson Cooper, CNN Reporter: “Kent, when did you know it was time to retire? You’ve had a great career: 25 straight years of making long trips, 100+ countries, the legendary global philanthropy—when did you know it was time to hang … Continue reading
In Mumbai (formerly Bombay) I didn’t have my camera ready when I passed by the building with the giant sign: BUDGET TEST TUBE BABY CENTER, much to my deep, deep regret. Big fan of Air Arabia, but their cynical anti-water … Continue reading
I can’t remember if I said anything about Philip, my Couchsurfing host in Mombasa. Everyone who comes in contact with Philip is taken by his infectious positive spirit. He should work for a suicide prevention hotline or Microsoft customer service, … Continue reading
Like Ethiopia, I have semi-lame excuses why this isn’t as comprehensive as it should be. In this case, I have only been to a few parts of the country, and now I am leaving soon. I’m leaving soon! Air Arabia … Continue reading
I more than met Banksy; I stayed over for two nights. Fate began with the desire to move. The self-imposed prison at Tiwi Beach with the desperate beach boys was too much and the approaching rain looked formidable, so I … Continue reading
