I doubt there is anyone in the world who hasn’t heard of the Taj Mahal, its one of those iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building, the Sydney Opera House or the Louvre. No visit to the north of India would … Continue reading Taj Mahal – Agra, India (photo heavy)
The Red Fort of Agra is known by many names, the Red Fort, Agra Fort, Lal Qila, Fort Rouge and Red Fort of Agra. It’s only a short distance from the Taj Mahal so you can easily see both in … Continue reading The Red Fort of Agra – Uttar Pradesh, India
Most people are familiar with the Taj Mahal being a mausoleum built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Not so well known, but very beautiful in its own right is Humayun’s Tomb in … Continue reading Humayun’s Tomb – Delhi, India
I love Indian food. Lunch, dinner, leftovers for breakfast, it’s all good. Usually most Indian restaurants and even the Indian counters in foodcourts have a good selection of vegetarian and sometimes vegan options. So while in Dunedin recently, on an … Continue reading Indian Vegetarian Dining in Dunedin (part 1)
For as long as I can remember, Rajasthan was on my list of places to visit. I’m not entirely sure why the forts and palaces of this desert region called to me. I’d read the book The Far Pavilions … Continue reading Colours of Rajasthan – forts, palaces and painted elephants
