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Getting Sick in India with “Delhi Belly”
Diarrhea and India go together like rice and curry. “Delhi Belly” is nearly inevitable on a prolonged trip to the subcontinent, and I succumbed early on, suffering from a serious case in Agra.
Category Archives: India
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The Agra Fort – Agra’s Other Attraction, Uttar Pradesh, India
After visiting the Taj Mahal, I headed over to the nearby Agra Fort, where the Mughal emperors ruled their kingdom for hundreds of years.
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Sunrise over the Taj Mahal – Uttar Pradesh, India
I catch the train from Delhi to Agra to check out the world-famous Taj Mahal. Hoping to beat the crowds, I wake up early in the morning and watch the sunrise over this beautiful monument built as an everlasting memorial to love and God.
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Meeting Delhi’s Street Kids – The Salaam Baalak City Walk Tour
Each year, the Salaam Baalak Trust rescues thousands of children from Delhi’s streets. They also operate a tour of the Paharganj neighborhood, conducted by former street kids.
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Humayun’s Tomb – The Mini Taj Mahal – Delhi, India
Built for the second Mughal Emperor, Humayun’s Tomb in South Delhi was the very first Persian-style garden tomb in India – a precursor to Agra’s Taj Mahal.
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Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum and Residence – Delhi, India
Indira Gandhi – India’s first female prime minister – was one of the most influential and controversial leaders of the country. In South Delhi, I visited her former residence and the site of her assassination in 1984.
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The Delhi Hop On Hop Off Tour Bus (HOHO)
During my first day in India, I hopped on the Delhi HOHO bus for a tour around India’s capital. It turned out to be a lucky decision and the perfect introduction to my Indian adventure!
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Touchdown in Delhi, India – The Paharganj Backpacker Ghetto
Paharganj is the first (and often last) port of call for most backpackers to India. I found it to be a good place to get started, even thought it wasn’t the most attractive place in the city.
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Solo Travel in India – Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Go It Alone
While India can be a challenging country, it can also be very rewarding, especially for the solo traveler. And in this country of more than 1 billion, you may be travelling alone, but I can guarantee you will rarely be lonely.