Udaipur’s lakeside setting and elaborate palaces and temples have given it the reputation of being Rajasthan’s most romantic setting, and maybe even the most romantic in all of India. Udaipur is a little bit like the Venice of the east and is a must-stop on your Rajasthan itinerary. The highlight of our time in Udaipur was celebrating the Hindu colour …
Exploring India’s Blue City – the Best Things to Do in Jodhpur (+ Map)
Jodhpur is easy to fall in love with. Coined the “Blue City” of India, its name holds true and is a photographer’s dream with its bright blue backdrops. We found the “Pink City” of Jaipur not that pink, but Jodhpur is definitely blue! Jodhpur is the second largest city in Rajasthan and as one of Rajasthan’s royal cities it should …
Kerala: Human by Nature
A few years ago we visited India for the first time and after hearing incredible stories about the state of Kerala, we chose to start our trip there. It was a decision that we were so glad we made as it was the perfect introduction to incredible India. Kerala is a tropical state in southern India with 600 km of …
Things to Do in Fort Kochi – an Introduction to Kerala
Fort Kochi (or often called Cochin) is often visitor’s first stop when visiting the southern Indian state of Kerala. While the Taj Mahal beckons in northern India, Kerala offers travelers a slower pace of life in the lush waterways, tea fields and beautiful beaches. The Kerala Tourism Board has worked hard recently to attract tourists to the region and can …
How to Visit the Taj Mahal with Kids
If you are planning a once-in-a-lifetime trip to India, chances are you will want to include the Taj Mahal on your itinerary. It is described as the most beautiful building in the world and after seeing it in person, we all agree. On our first trip to India we only visited Kerala and southern India, but on our most recent …
What to Expect at a Ryokan with Kids in Japan
When we first started researching for our trip to Japan, I was immediately taken with the idea of staying in a ryokan, a Japanese traditional inn. I wanted to have that cultural immersion experience of tatami floors, sleeping on futons, eating kaiseki meals and bathing in an onsen. But could we stay in a ryokan with kids? There is no …