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• Christ Church of Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh

  In Churches, Destinations / 29 July 2011 / 0 comments

  

  Locating Christ Church of Kasauli is a simple task as it rises above tree tops and few other tall buildings of the miniature hill station of Himachal Pradesh. Heavily influenced by the British origins of [...]

• St Stephens Church of Ooty, Tamil Nadu, South India

  In Churches, Destinations, Religion / 28 February 2011 / 0 comments

  

  St Stephen’s Church sits quietly behind two arched iron gates above the town center of Ooty. It’s one of the few remaining buildings with ties to the British Raj of India, in this popular South [...]

• Calcutta Walks, What to do in Kolkata

  In City Walks, Destinations / 23 February 2011 / 1 comment

  

  Wondering what to do in Kolkata? Ditch that stale preplanned travel agency itinerary for an authentic tour of the city with Calcutta Walks. Strap on your favorite pair of comfortable walking shoes, you’re about to [...]

• Palanquins, The Luxury Transport for Ancient Indians

  In Culture / 7 January 2011 / 0 comments

  

  Palanquins were a popular means of travel for royal and noble ladies up to the second quarter of the 20th Century before automobiles became relevant in India. The luxury transport for ancient Indians was also [...]

• READ: A Passage to India

  In Media / 18 April 2010 / 1 comment

  

  The idea of recommending this classic, at first, seemed like an easy out. That is until I asked my recent travel partner if she had read A Passage to India. When she stated, matter of [...]

• The Jewel in the Crown, A Look Into India Under British Rule

  In Culture, Video / 24 January 2010 / 0 comments

  

  For those travelers interested in scratching the surface of India before or after your visit, pick up a copy the Mini-Series The Jewel in the Crown. Filmed throughout India and England, this filmed adaptation of [...]