Holi is one of the most popular and perhaps the second biggest Hindu festival. Also known as the Festival of Colours or the Festival of Love, Holi is celebrated on the last full moon day (Purnima) of the lunar month Phalgun, hence on ‘Phalgun Purnima’. This usually falls in March, and sometimes at the end of […]
Diwali: The Indian Festival of Lights
India is a land of festivals, and Diwali is the biggest amongst them all. Also known as the Festival of Lights, Diwali is celebrated by Hindus on a massive scale all over the world. It is especially big in India and Nepal. This article will briefly highlight the story of Diwali and how it’s celebrated […]
Mango – the King of All Fruits and a Peculiar Reason to Visit Varanasi
How big a deal can a Mango be? Believe me, a huge one. Mango really is the king of all fruits and a tacit Indian religion. But there is a king of all kings out there that I oblige myself to educate you of: the Langra Aam (लंगड़ा आम). The rest of this post may […]
Coronavirus: What About the Foreigners Stranded in India?
To be clear: This includes Indian nationals who reside abroad. Stay where you are. With the ban of all domestic flights, most trains, buses and taxis, it is most certainly already too late to try to leave. For the time being at least. As far as we (we = me, my German wife, Cristiane, and […]
Barfußpfad – Germany’s Barefoot Park
Humankind has come a long way evolving. Perhaps a bit too far already. Irrespective of that, deep down inside, we all desire the same ‘staying alive’ composure. We look for ways to reconnect with our core, and heal. And there is only one place—which is many places indeed—that we can rely upon to undertake this […]
Expat Life in Varanasi
Varanasi is a popular destination among foreign tourists for many reasons. Some go there to attain spiritual enlightenment, some to learn classical Indian music and some others just to experience the intense ancient city of life & death. And yet some others go on to live the timeless Expat Life in Varanasi. Whatever be your reason, there […]
Varanasi Expats Hangout Joints
Varanasi is an ancient, multicultural and diverse city. It attracts hundreds and thousands of pilgrims and travellers every year. Some of them never want to return. Apart from plenty of Indians from other parts of the country, there are also quite a few foreigners living in the holy city. So where do you find them? […]
The Charisma of Varanasi
Tourists go places and visit attractions. But what do you do when you land in Varanasi? Cities have attractions to go to. But Varanasi itself is a massive attraction; of course with more attractions within the city. The moment you set foot into the streets of one of the world’s oldest living and India’s holiest […]
VeggoAgogo – The Vegetarian Travel Translation App
If you’re a vegetarian (or vegan) and you like to travel, then you are probably one of the number of people who suffer – almost everywhere – with the lack of recognition of your dietary choices. Although cruelty-free and healthy eating movement is picking momentum globally, but let’s face it that the world is still […]
Monsoons are very yummy with Masala Chai and Samosas
Come end of June, Monsoon clouds begin to envelope the skies of central and north India after already commencing their march earlier in the month to the south of the subcontinent. Painting dramatic pictures with a play of light & dark grey clouds and the soul touching sound of lightning piercing through, it begins to […]