India
- Opinion
- Tripologist
The false claims people make about travelling in India
“Beggars are everywhere”. I see more beggars on a stroll through Sydney’s CBD than I do travelling in India.
- Michael Gebicki
This isolated valley is in danger of being loved to death
Ladakh’s dramatic landscapes and rich culture are at risk of erosion as visitor numbers surge.
- Nina Karnikowski
- Opinion
- Travel tips
A simple pair of socks found overseas created my new obsession
As overtourism tears destinations apart, spurred on by social media, a strange new obsession showed me an alternative, more creative, path.
- Nina Karnikowski
- Opinion
- Culture holidays
I met my hero and was lost for words. It was perfect
Becoming tongue-tied in front of the Dalai Lama may actually have been a blessing.
- Nina Karnikowski
Millions attend the world’s largest gathering, but it’s oddly serene
While the magnitude of this Hindu pilgrimage is theoretically suffocating, it feels uncommonly tranquil.
- Catherine Marshall
- Opinion
- Train journeys
My first Indian train journey was life-changing
Your life can change on a train. And I’m not talking about the romanticised ‘Before Sunrise’ version, where you meet a gorgeous European backpacker.
- Ben Groundwater
This underrated nation has sights that rival anything else on Earth
Grand palaces, stunning waterways, ancient walled cities, jungles of wild tigers, the most colourful street scenes – this country is back on wish lists.
- Sue Williams
New luxury hotel in famed ‘Pink City’ takes cues from royal palaces
Raffles Jaipur has 50 suites with private pools or outdoor soaking tubs, and has been fashioned to reflect the old-world charm of Rajasthani palaces.
- Julietta Jameson
On this must-do Delhi food tour, there’s no actual Indian food
A tour through Delhi’s refugee areas explores India’s complex history through food.
- Nina Karnikowski
From Delhi belly to haggling: What first-timers need to know about India
India can be as vibrant and soul-filling as it can be terrifying and maddening. Here’s how to ensure your first visit goes smoothly.
- Nina Karnikowski
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