Varanasi, popularly known as Banaras and Kashi in the ancient days, is a mystical, multicultural and diverse city. Contended to be the oldest living city in the world, it is also India’s holiest city and routinely attracts hundreds and thousands of pilgrims and travellers every year. Some of them never want to return. Apart from […]
Holi: The Vibrant Indian Festival of Colours
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 is Hindus’ Most Important Festival
India is a land of festivals, and Diwali is the biggest amongst them all. Also known as the Festival of Lights, Diwali is the most important Hindu festival and is celebrated on a massive scale all over the world. It is especially big in India and Nepal. This article will briefly highlight the story of […]
Mango: King of All Fruits and an Extraordinary 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 (Hindi: लंगड़ा आम). The rest of this post […]
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 […]
Europe’s Heat Waves: Battling 49ºC Like An Expert
Coping with extreme weather isn’t rocket science. Although humanity’s dependence on modern-day comforts has rendered our species more or less incompetent in dealing with nature and its periodic rage, for instance those sweltering heat waves. If you landed here expecting a list of exciting tips & tricks, then you’re in for a bit of a […]
Barfußpfad: Germany’s Barefoot Park to Help You Heal
Humankind has come a long way evolving. Perhaps a bit too far already. Irrespective of that, deep down inside, we all yearn the same ‘staying alive’ spirit. We look for ways to reconnect with our source, and heal. And there is only one place—which is many places indeed—that we can rely upon to tackle this […]
Expat Life in Holy 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: The Charisma of India’s Holiest City
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
Before you proceed: VeggoAgogo – the travel translation app sadly seems to no longer exist 🙁 Updated: 06.06.2021 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 awareness, recognition and respect for your dietary choices. Although cruelty-free and […]