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• Dhabas of India: A Slideshow of Cheap Eats

  In Photo / By Chris Chopp / 15 October 2012 / 0 comments

  

  India’s dhabas, the roadside restaurants where truck drivers and families can get cheap yet tasty homemade food fast, are a particular downfall for my waistline when traveling. Anybody that has traveled with me knows I like to eat. As cigarettes and alcohol are the vice of many, food is my weak point. Come one come all. Picking the right dhaba is a matter of personal preference. Vast stretches of super [...]

   

• Sangla Valley: A Trip Through Eastern Himachal Pradesh (PHOTOS)

  In Destinations, Photo / By Chris Chopp / 10 October 2012 / 7 comments

  

  An intriguing blend of jutting rock mountainous foothills and scrub brush forest dot Sangla Valley, an lush green area meandering along the edges of the Satluj and Baspa River. Cloud speckled skies greet only a limited amount of tourists who quickly discover a terrain fit for moderate trekking, and excellent camping. Consider it Spiti Valley’s lesser known cousin. Sangla Valley is, for all intents and purposes, one of India’s most [...]

   

• Taj Mahal Fashion Versus Religion

  In Funny, Photo / By Chris Chopp / 3 October 2012 / 0 comments

  

  India may seem an unlikely destination to keep up on the latest fashion trends. My luggage consists of a few trusty t-shirts and pants. Other tourists go to great lengths to blend fashion with travel. No where is this combo more on display then at the world famous Taj Mahal of Agra. Shoes are not allowable at Taj Mahal (once visitors reach the marble base) out respect for religious principles. [...]

   

• Doors Of India, A Slideshow Across The Country (PHOTOS)

  In Photo / By Chris Chopp / 18 September 2012 / 1 comment

  

  The doors of India hold a special fascination with me. I look at each door and wonder what history lies behind them. Sometimes as tourists we’re able to go behind the doors of India, in a bid to catch just a small snippet of what daily life must be like on the other side of the door. Other times it’s too late. Long forgotten weathered doors are chained shut holding [...]

   

• What Animals Can You See On The Streets of India?

  In Photo / By Chris Chopp / 23 April 2012 / 0 comments

  

  Curious readers and potential tourists are full of questions about India. Often they center around broad topics such as how much money a trip will cost, or where and what are the best spots to see. Sometimes, a very specific question comes along that reminds even the most seasoned traveler why we love India so much. What Animals Can You See On The Streets of India? Hidden behind the layers [...]

   

• PHOTO: Stargazing With Tamil Film Star Vikram At Taj Mahal

  In Photo / By Chris Chopp / 6 February 2012 / 1 comment

  

  India’s film industry is a thriving business. With so many flicks being produced each year, it’s not uncommon for unsuspecting tourists to find themselves near, or even right in the middle of a movie shoot. And the best part is, Indian film stars are extremely approachable. Unlike western film stars with closed sets and a bevy of security guards, Indian film actors and actresses come off as modest, hard working [...]