Sanchi, Buddhism By Bhopal, India
June 4, 2009 | Written by Julian Worker
Sanchi is the site of some of India’s most important Buddhist temples. The oldest of these were built by King Ashoka after he converted to Buddhism in roughly 258BCE. Altogether there are fifty monuments at Sanchi, including three stupas and several other temples.
The largest building constructed by Ashoka is the Great Stupa, 16 metres high and 37 metres in diameter. It has as its nucleus a simple hemispherical... [Read more]
In The Belum Caves
August 6, 2008 | Written by Srinidhi RV Lakhanigam
It isn’t everyone’s idea of a great way to spend the weekend. Definitely not for the city bred, disco and mall addicted youth. A day’s exploration of one of the longest underground cave systems in the sub-continent, can put off even the most adventurous city dweller. Cold, clammy caves, deep under the earth’s surface, infested by bats and other nasty creatures of the night. Yes, all that, but there’s also a touch... [Read more]
That Mumbai Magic
May 17, 2008 | Written by Mamta Murthy
They say, if a person comes to Mumbai and stays for a while, the city grows on the person so much that you can take the person out of Mumbai but cannot take Mumbai out of the person.
It has surely worked on me. When I came to this city a few years ago, I was a complete stranger to it. I was homesick shortly after I arrived in the Mumbai. Today, I feel homesick when I am away from the city, even if for a few days.
Mumbai,... [Read more]
India’s Culinary Tours (video podcast)
April 4, 2008 | Written by Wayfarer Digital
Ah the lentil bean. Eileen has a chat with Sunil Trehan of Easy Tours of India at the Los Angeles Times Adventures in Travel Expo. Sunil specializes in all types of travel in India, today we focused on food — some of my favorite! I was surprised by Sunil’s final answer, but that’s what I had for dinner last night.
Remember, with all our videos presentations have quicktime 7.0 or better installed... [Read more]
Rick Steves on ITKT (video podcast)
March 13, 2008 | Written by Wayfarer Digital
Our own lovely and beguiling Eileen caught up with Rick Steves for a few thoughts on traveling in Europe and one of his favorite destinations in the world at the Los Angeles Times Adventure and Travel Expo. Rick is the author of numerous travel guides, is a radio and television personality and also offers tour opportunities for travelers interested in Europe.
A Day in Mahabalipuram, India
September 27, 2007 | Written by Mamta Murthy
My mother and I traveled to Chennai for a friend’s wedding. The morning following the post-wedding celebrations,... [Read more]
Announcing the New Seven Wonders of the World
July 7, 2007 | Written by Steve Smith & Christine Johnson
A worldwide popular vote has been underway to select the New Seven Wonders of the World, sites to be listed alongside... [Read more]
Why is India Incredible (video podcast)
April 18, 2007 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Maryl Celiz gets a ton of good information from Vikas of Incredible India! (read India Tourism). Of course, there is the basics about what travelers can expects from a trip to India, but the interviews also goes into the some of the spiritual aspects like... [Read more]
Vote for the New 7 Wonders
December 26, 2006 | Written by Steve Smith & Christine Johnson
In what could be the largest vote ever, the world will soon choose the New Seven Wonders of the World to stand alongside the Ancient Seven Wonders of the World. In January, the New7Wonders committee, chaired by Dr. Federico Mayor, selected 21 finalists out of the 77 nominated sites. You can have a say in the selection of the final seven by casting your vote. From anywhere in the world, call +423 663 90 02 99 and use the... [Read more]
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