Hampi Ruins, a Photo Story

Hampi Ruins, a Photo Story- One of our favorite places in India was the ancient city of Hampi.  We had told you about this place way back in December at Hampi Celebrates 500 years, but as Dave was going through his photos the other day, we decided that words just couldn’t do justice to this spectacular site. A photo story lets you see just how spectacular it is. The city of Hampi is surrounded... 

Pakistan Border Ceremony, Theatre with Gusto

Pakistan Border Ceremony, Theatre with GustoThe Pakistan Border. It sounds so sexy to say that you have visited.  We came quite close during our camel safari in Rajasthan. We thought we were pushing the envelope when we heard we were a mere 30 km away, however in Amritsar, Punjab a person can come as close as they can get without actually crossing the border. Every evening in a small town just 35... 

The Golden Temple of Amritsar, India’s Shining Star

The Golden Temple of Amritsar, India’s Shining Star- We had been back in India a mere two days when we made our way to Punjab to witness the Golden Temple. Dave had only one place on his list of must sees in India, and the Golden Temple of Amritsar was that place. Sikhs bathe in the Holy Water It lived up to the hype. Sikkhism’s Holiest site, this temple welcomes all to enjoy its beauty and... 

Holi Mania it’s Spring in India!

Holi Mania it’s Spring in India!- India has spring fever and nowhere celebrates it with more vigor than Mathura India. We hooked up with our friends Rebecca and Julian from Toronto to experience India’s most colourful festival.The Preparation Begins! Becca has wanted to see Holi since the time she was 12 and Julian being a huge history buff explained the story of Krishna, the temples that... 

Tsunami Five Years Later: A Photo Story

Tsunami Five Years Later: A Photo StoryIt has been over 5 years since the Tsunami devastated the coast of Sri Lanka.  Over 50,000 people were killed and thousands more injured and displaced. While new disasters and tragedies have occurred in the world and people have moved on to other issues.  The Tsunami of December 26, 2004 is still fresh in the people of Sri Lanka’s minds. It is impossible... 

New India Visa Rules, Our Re-Entry

New India Visa Rules, Our Re-EntryWelcome to part 3 of our update on the new India Tourist Visa rules.  Way back in December we heard about the new rule while reading the India Times. The Recap As you probably know by now, India has stopped issuing multi-entry tourist visa’s.  This is fairly straightforward, you are not allowed to re enter the country unless you have been out of India for at least... 

Tuk Tuk Driver Makes a Difference

Tuk Tuk Driver Makes a Difference- Have you ever met an honest Tuk Tuk Driver? We did, and we never let him go. His name is Ajith and we lucked out on our first day back to Hikkaduwa.  We needed to go to the ATM; and when we walked out of our guesthouse Ajith was there.  We asked him a price, he quoted a fair one and we were off.What is so special about this meeting? We have since gone to two charities... 

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