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Colorful gopuram tower of Kapaleeshwarar Temple in Chennai India Travel
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Chennai: Gateway to the South

Chennai, formerly Madras, is often overlooked by travelers, which is a shame. It is a city with a deep history, a strong cultural identity, and some of the…

Kolkata: The City of Joy India Travel
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Kolkata: The City of Joy

Kolkata, formerly Calcutta, is a city that wears its heart on its sleeve. It is intellectual, artistic, and fiercely proud of its heritage. I arrived durin…

Vibrant local market in India with colorful produce and goods India Travel
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Traveling India on a Budget

India has a reputation for being a budget traveler's paradise, and it is absolutely true. I traveled for two months on a budget of around fifty dollars a d…

Gateway of India monument in Mumbai with people and boats India Travel
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Mumbai: The City That Never Sleeps

Mumbai hit me like a wave. It is loud, it is crowded, it is expensive compared to the rest of India, and it is absolutely electric. I had three days there…

A koala sleeping peacefully in a eucalyptus tree Animals
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Why Koalas Sleep So Much

Koalas are famous for sleeping up to 20 hours a day. The reason is their diet. They eat eucalyptus leaves, which are tough, fibrous, and—to almost every…

A small boat navigating a narrow canal lined with palm trees in Alleppey India Travel
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The Backwaters of Alleppey

I have mentioned the backwaters in another post, but Alleppey, or Alappuzha, deserves its own spotlight. This is the heart of Kerala's backwater region, an…

Rolling hills covered in green tea plantations in Munnar India Travel
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The Tea Trails of Munnar

Munnar is a hill station in Kerala famous for its endless tea plantations. I arrived after a long, winding bus ride through the mountains, and the first th…

A lush, simple vegetable garden with ripe tomatoes and herbs Philosophy
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Epicurus: The Art of Simple Pleasure

Epicurus is often misunderstood as a hedonist who advocated for wild parties. In reality, his philosophy was about achieving *ataraxia*—a state of serene…

Illuminated Mysore Palace at night with crowds in foreground India Travel
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Mysore: Palaces and Sandalwood

Mysore is the kind of city that feels both royal and approachable. The centerpiece is the Mysore Palace, the former seat of the Wodeyar dynasty. I visited…

A crow sitting on a branch looking intently Animals
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The Remarkable Memory of Crows

Crows are often considered among the most intelligent birds, and their memory is legendary. They can remember human faces for years, even distinguishing be…

Small balcony garden with potted herbs and flowers Home
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Small Space Gardening Ideas

You don’t need a yard to grow your own greens. Container gardening works wonders on balconies, windowsills, or even countertops. Start with herbs like ba…

Intricate stone carvings and multiple levels of an ancient stepwell in Gujarat India Travel
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The Ancient Stepwells of Gujarat

Gujarat is not on most first time travelers' itineraries, which is a shame because it is home to some of the most incredible architecture I have seen in In…