Indian Subcontinent Things to see and do Travel Articles

New Delhi, India – May 2000

Delhi, the capital of India, is an amalgam of the old and the new. The ancient and the modern times are in juxtaposition here, not only in the remains of a succession of empires, but equally in present social structure and lifestyles. Delhi is divided into two parts. The old Delhi was one of the [...]

India – General Information

Bounded by the majestic Himalayan ranges in the north and edged by a spectacular coastline surrounded by three seas, India is a vivid kaleidoscope of landscapes with world’s highest mountains, awesome rivers, fabulous valleys, great deserts, national parks, game sanctuaries and golden beaches. Five thousand years of continuous civilizational encounters have left India with a [...]

India – Fairs & Festivals

Fairs and festivals in India are colorful commemorations of religious or historical events or celebrations of the change of seasons. This colorful mosaic reflects the vigor and lifestyle of its people. These festivals are like gems, ornamenting the crown of Indian culture. Every season brings along countless festivals and fairs throughout the year keeping India [...]

India – 41 Days of Exoticism

Over a month of Holy men, the Taj Mahal, the Dalai

Hurtling Through Space and Time, I Have Stared Death in It’s Ugly Maw

In reference to my previous observation about travel in India, let me just say, without appearing vainglorious, that you are lucky that there is still a Craig to be typing this. Why? Let’s just say that Magic Mountain holds no thrill for me now. After hurtling through the dark at 95 miles per hour, sitting [...]

Kathmandu, Nepal – September 1999

First Impressions My first time in Assan, the shopping district I have been here for two weeks now and have not yet ventured out of Kathmandu. I am trying to learn the language a little better before I set out anywhere. Anyone who tells you it is an easy language to pick up is lying. [...]

Kathmandu, Nepal

First Impressions My first time in Assan, the shopping district I have been here for two weeks now and have not yet ventured out of Kathmandu. I am trying to learn the language a little better before I set out anywhere. Anyone who tells you it is an easy language to pick up is lying. [...]

Bangalore, India – July 1999

Bangalore! The “Silicon City”, the high-tech capital of India. Cybercafes beckon and a surprisingly western culture permeates sections of this 5.2 million person city. Thinking about visiting Bangalore? You’ll find pubs, coffee shops, and dance clubs along with vegetable markets, freely roaming cows, and rickshaws. We are two Americans, one of Indian heritage, one not, [...]

Chennai, India – April 1999 Pg 2

Shopping Chennai is a Shopper’s delight. There are a lot of places and shops worth visiting. One thing to be kept in mind is to try and bargain for prices at almost all places. Most shopkeepers reduce the prices of the commodity after a bit of bargaining, so be sure to do that. For clothes [...]

Chennai, India – April 1999

Places to Visit There are quite a number of places to visit in Chennai. The best way to tour Chennai is to either hire a motorcycle (Try the Enfield showroom at Alwarpet or Urent) or by Auto Rickshaws, which are basically three wheeled vehicles fitted with a motor. Be sure to bargain with the auto [...]