Blog
The Ruins of Hampi
Posted 27 October 2016 by David IN / 0 responses
Photo by Apadegal Once the centre of the Vijayanagara Empire, the ruins of Hampi are captivating. The miles of remains deserve days of exploration, and are an essential stop during any trip to Southern India. The area is walkable, but in the summer sun it’s best to explore on bike […]
The Oldest British Building in India
Posted 19 October 2016 by David IN / 0 responses
Photo by Plane Mad The oldest British building in India is St Mary’s Church, found in Chennai’s Fort St George. While India has many glorious temples and shrines going back millennia, the British also left their mark on the country. In Chennai’s Fort St George, the central area of what […]
Nagarhole National Park
Posted 14 October 2016 by David IN / 0 responses
Photo by Yathin S Krishnappa What can you expect to see at Karnataka’s Nagarhole National Park? It would be a waste to go to Southern India without seeing any animals, and there’s not many better places for that than Nagarhole National Park. Also known as Rajiv Gandhi National Park, you can find […]
Why You Should Visit the Western Ghats
Posted 11 October 2016 by David IN / 0 responses
Here’s why you should visit the Western Ghats. Sometimes India’s cities can be a little too fast-paced, a little too busy, and often a little too hot. When you need to take a break from the crowds, there’s no better way than to visit the Western Ghats. The mountain range […]
The Former Danish Colony of Tranquebar, Tamil Nadu
Posted 3 October 2016 by David IN / 0 responses
India’s history of colonialism is no secret, but the former Danish colony of Tranquebar, owned by the Scandinavians for over 200 years, is often forgotten. Photo by Sumanskumar745 Small, often ignored, but actually lovely, it is fitting that Tranquebar was run by the Danish for over 200 years. One […]
India was Named 7th Wealthiest Country
Posted 24 August 2016 by Vera IN / 0 responses
Photo via Flickr The recent study showed that when it comes to total individual wealth, India cleans up pretty well: not only did it make it to the top ten list, it landed the rank of 7th wealthiest country. The survey conducted by New World Health revealed interesting numbers when […]
Time for Fun and Games: Amusement Parks in India
Posted 19 August 2016 by judit IN / 0 responses
Have you taken the Rickshaw Challenge? Are you up for an encore? If so, you’ll fall in love with these amusement parks in India. Park your tuk tuk in front of any of these and let your second helping of fun begin! Picture source: YouTube
Five Things You Have to See on the India’s Cup
Posted 17 August 2016 by Vera IN / 0 responses
In less then a year, the India’s Cup is kicking off, and we can’t wait to throw ourselves into the wilderness with our adventurous participants. So, to help everyone prepare and get hyped about the impending quest, we put together a list of things that everyone absolutely has to see […]
World’s Luckiest Man Survives Crash, Wins the Lottery
Posted 12 August 2016 by Vera IN / 0 responses
This 62-year-old man from Kerala really is the luckiest person alive: after surviving the Emirates plane crash, he went and won the lottery. Feature photo via flickr Mohammad Basheer Abdul Khadar, a Dubai expat originally from Kerala, must be a very good man, because karma has smiled on him. Big […]
Drink with Style: India’s Best Vineyards
Posted 29 July 2016 by Vera IN / 0 responses
Photo via Creative Commons When we think of vineyards, there are some regions that immediately spring to mind: Italy, France, South America… however, we often forget one place that has become increasingly popular with tourists: India’s best vineyards are absolutely amazing. Off to the tasting rooms we go! Chateau d’Ori […]