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October 27, 2019

What to do while in Kerala, India - Renting a Houseboat and Staying on the Backwaters in India

October 27, 2019/ Scott & Sylvie
What to do while in Kerala, India - Renting a Houseboat and Staying on the Backwaters in India

We've finally found our favorite state in India...Kerala!

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October 27, 2019/ Scott & Sylvie/ 8 Comments
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India, Kerala, Appelley, Houseboat, Backwaters, Kochi, Varkala, Food, Alleppey, Alleppey backwaters, backwaters of kerala, tissas inn, our land island retreat
October 16, 2019

What to Know When Visiting North and South Goa During or After the Monsoon Season

October 16, 2019/ Scott & Sylvie
What to Know When Visiting North and South Goa During or After the Monsoon Season

Read how you should spend your vacation along the Indian coast before or during the monsoon season! Compare North Goan Beaches along with South Goa.

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October 16, 2019/ Scott & Sylvie/ 33 Comments
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Goa, Candolim, Asia, India, Overnight Train, Colva, spending a week in Goa, is north or south goa better, should I visit north or south goa, Visiting Southern Goa, Northern Goa vs South Goa, Viator Travel, Viator Tour Agenc, Viator Tours, Viator Agency, Anjuna, Arambol, Vagator, Beach, Things to do in Goa
May 18, 2019

3 Days in Jaisalmer with a Camel Safari in the Thar Desert, India

May 18, 2019/ Scott & Sylvie
3 Days in Jaisalmer with a Camel Safari in the Thar Desert, India

We stay inside a 1,000 year old fort and then sleep alone in the Thar Desert.

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May 18, 2019/ Scott & Sylvie/ 15 Comments
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Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India, Asia, Overnight Train, Camel Safari, Thar Desert, Fort, A camel safari in the Thar Desert in India's Rajasthan Jaisalmer, visiting the that desert, the golden city, golden city blog, india blog, rajashtan blog, Rajasthan Travel BLog, Jaisalmer Travel Blog
May 15, 2019

3 Days in Jodhpur, India

May 15, 2019/ Scott Biales
3 Days in Jodhpur, India

Enjoying the Indian heat in style in the Blue City.

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May 15, 2019/ Scott Biales/ 16 Comments
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Jodhpur, India, Rajasthan, Asia, Fort, Mehrangarh, Village Safari
April 25, 2019

2 Days in Jaipur, India

April 25, 2019/ Scott & Sylvie
2 Days in Jaipur, India

A short stopover in the capital city of Rajasthan.

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April 25, 2019/ Scott & Sylvie/ 29 Comments
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Rajasthan, India, Asia, Jaipur
May 29, 2016

3 Days in Mumbai, India 

May 29, 2016/ Sylvie Golec
3 Days in Mumbai, India 

We explore the city of Bollywood!

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May 29, 2016/ Sylvie Golec/ 18 Comments
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Maharashtra, India, Mumbai, Asia
May 27, 2016

3 Days in Udaipur, India

May 27, 2016/ Scott Biales
3 Days in Udaipur, India

Living it up in a 5-star hotel for my 30th birthday.

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May 27, 2016/ Scott Biales/ 17 Comments
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Asia, India, Udaipur, Rajasthan, Birthday, Overnight Train, Cooking Class
May 21, 2016

2 Days in Pushkar, India

May 21, 2016/ Scott Biales
2 Days in Pushkar, India

Returning to the small town of Pushkar for some good eating and better shopping!

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May 21, 2016/ Scott Biales/ 6 Comments
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Pushkar, India, Rajasthan, Asia
May 13, 2016

5 Days in Delhi, India

May 13, 2016/ Scott & Sylvie
5 Days in Delhi, India

Our laziest days yet!

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May 13, 2016/ Scott & Sylvie/ 2 Comments
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Asia, Delhi, India
May 08, 2016

1 Day in Agra, India

May 08, 2016/ Scott Biales
1 Day in Agra, India

I see the Taj Mahal for the 2nd time in my life.

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May 08, 2016/ Scott Biales/ 8 Comments
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India, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, Asia, Taj Mahal, Overnight Train
May 06, 2016

3 Days in Varanasi, India

May 06, 2016/ Scott Biales
3 Days in Varanasi, India

Burning bodies, countless swindlers, and a holy river.

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May 06, 2016/ Scott Biales/ 14 Comments
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Varanasi, Ghats, India, Asia, Uttar Pradesh, Sarnath, Puja
May 04, 2016

3 Days in Kolkata, India

May 04, 2016/ Scott & Sylvie
3 Days in Kolkata, India

A filthy city turns out to have some hidden gems up its sleeve.

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May 04, 2016/ Scott & Sylvie/ 5 Comments
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Trains, India, Kolkata, West Bangal
May 01, 2016

3 Days on a Tea Farm in Darjeeling, India

May 01, 2016/ Scott & Sylvie
3 Days on a Tea Farm in Darjeeling, India

A tranquil getaway on an organic tea farm in the foothills of Darjeeling.

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May 01, 2016/ Scott & Sylvie/ 4 Comments
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Kurseong, Darjeeling, West Bangal, India, Makai Bari, Tea Estate, Homestay, Toy Train, Asia
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