VIDEO: What’s in a Trip to India?
One adventurous traveler was able to encapsulate her entire trip to India in a six minute video. By car, bus and train, tuk tuk’s and rickshaws, and even a motorbike, footage from a simple handheld [...]
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10 More of the Best India Travel Tips for Women
Recently, a reader asked if I had any special tips for women setting off on their first trip to India. As I wrote my response, it became clear that indeed I did have more advice [...]
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Salwar Kameez, the essential three piece attire for Indian women
From the smallest villages to the busiest cities in India, the salwar kameez is the essential three piece attire for Indian women. Consisting of a pant, a top and a scarf, this dress is comparable [...]
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10 Tips for Women Traveling in India
“I am not one of Gloria Steinem’s disciples, however, I get very upset when I am not addressed as an equal. Good thing I knew the situation prior to coming to India. I made sure [...]
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Traditional Indian Fabric Embroidery for Salwars & Sarees
Embroidery can turn a dull piece of fabric into a visual masterpiece. Indians have understood this concept better than any other people, creating intricately colorful designs in a variety of fabrics. There is an immense [...]
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Rangoli: Traditional Floor Art
Commonly referred to as Rangoli, the very old practice of drawing colorful floor art in symmetrical patterns at the entrance of homes, temples or other buildings dates back more than 4500 years. The original act [...]
