Delhi Travel Articles

Travel in India: A Healing Journey

When I left for a six-month trip to India, back in 2005, I was at the lowest point of my life. Frankly, I felt like I was throwing myself off a cliff. I don't know exactly what I expected about India or the trip, but I don't think I expected a magic carpet to appear.

Top 10 Foods in Old Delhi, India

The best food in India's capital is found within the walled, dilapidated, congested confines of Old Delhi. Laura Siciliano-Rosen helps you navigate the madness, sharing 10 delicious dishes and where to find them.

Not on the map – A road trip from Delhi to Jaipur, India

A road trip from Delhi to Jaipur via Sariska, a tigerless tiger sanctuary, Bhangarh, a ghost town, and village of Abhaneri, site of a 8th century stepwell.

Who moved my wife? – Ramlila in New Delhi

The swashbuckling mustachioed evil-doers were riding horses, swinging their swords, laughing manically and posing for pictures at the same time...

Shah Jahan, Akbar the Great et moi

Phillip becomes rich, gets a chauffeur, leaves Delhi and begins to arrive in India

What the Travel Books Leave Out: Part 2 – Delhi, India, Asia

Phillip Donnelly describes touts, scams, rules of engagment, and how to get out of a scam in Delhi, India. He also takes in a few of the sights of Delhi, and sights they are.

What the Travel Books Leave Out: Part 1 – Delhi, India, Asia

Phillip Donnelly experiences culture shock, tout wars, explains 'the con' and finds time for a museum in a city that represents a little of all of India.

Strangers to the Rescue – Belgium, Canada, India

Travellers have to make locals allies. Joseph Jude recounts how he was helped by locals on his journey.

Land of Contrasts: India – Asia

When Sherry Ott clicked on the "purchase" button for her 5-week volunteer work in India, she wondered if she was crazy. Looking back, she laughs now.

Snippets of India – Asia

Sheli Snir reflects on the changes she has undergone after seven months of traveling through India.