Those of you who follow me since a while, are most likely well aware of my love-hate relationship with India. I have written numerous articles about India on this blog and have tried to describe my thoughts and feelings in this particular post here. (click to go to that post) Many images and memories are still vivid […]
Thaipusam is coming soon!
You remember my post about the Indian festival Thaipusam? Pierced cheeks and tongue and carrying a huge spike kavadi. It is really special. The ambiance at the temple from where it starts is very lively and unusual during about 24 hours. There is a sense of community spirit, devotion, focus, happiness, pain, trance. The whole […]
Why I love Papanasam beach at Varkala
Despite the beauty of the unspoiled private beach of hotel The Oceano in Varkala, we did not like it there at all. Varkala’s public beach on the other hand, especially Papanasam Beach, is wonderful! No, it is not as pretty, clean or peaceful, but it is so lively! You just take a seat at one […]
Why we hated hotel The Oceano in Varkala
One of the states we visited in India was Kerala. I already wrote about our stay in Kochi and our day trip on the backwaters, which we loved. I felt to also spend a few days in Varkala. I read about peaceful beaches and beautiful ocean views. So I searched for a nice hotel on Tripadvisor. […]
The importance of motorbikes in India
Owning a bike, motorcycle, motorbike in India must be invaluable! They come in handy in traffic jams and in narrow streets. Less expensive then a car, easy to park. And people transport everything and everyone on it. Whole families travel by bike or commute daily on it. Women are on them in their traditional dresses. […]
Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi, India
Delhi, India, has a lot of historic sites. Humayun’s tomb is one of them. It was a hot day, when we visited, with some clouds now and then. As often in India, we, being tourists, had to pay tenfold of the entry fee for the locals. A bit more is OK, but 5 to 10 times more […]
What does this say?
I love this sign on a wall in Old Delhi, India. Would not mind hanging it on one of the walls in my living room. One small problem: I have no clue what it says and what it is about. Can anyone translate and explain? I’m anxious to find out more!
Incredible India
I never wanted to visit India. My idea was that -undoubtedly- it would be very colorful and interesting, but also way ‘too much’. Too much in terms of poverty, misery (animals and people), dirt and a too high risk of getting sick. Then my husband was sent to India for his work. And I followed […]
Gregory David Roberts on CNN Talk Asia - Part 4. Mumbai.
If you are interested to know more about Mumbai, India, you can always read the books from Roberts. Or start by watching some of his TV interviews.
The third sex. Transgenders in India.
In my post about elephants in Kerala I promised to come back on the topic of transgenders in India, also referred to as The Third Sex. Ofcourse we have gay people in the Netherlands. And we have transgenders too. But not in the numbers in which I see them in the streets of India and not manifesting themselves in […]
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