India 2019

India 2019

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Delhi, Shekawati, Jodhpur, Goa, Cochin, Bombay

The Gateway of India

Last Stop Bombay

Despite the traffic and the air pollution we always enjoy being in Bombay for a few days. As usually we are staying in the Fort area, ideally for extended strolls through Kala...

Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2018

Under the headline 'Possibilities for a Non-Alienated Life' the current Biennale is focusing on feminist, political and biographical approaches. Again it's also the locations...

Fort Kochi Walks

Although we are mainly here to visit the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, Kochi itself is amazing. There is street art on every corner, the Portuguese architecture makes it the wedding...

Goa - Cooking with Rita

Our last two days in Goa are dedicated to the flavours of Goa. We spend two days with Rita at her Gourmet cooking school to learn the subtleties of Goanese cuisine, which is...

Palolem: Beaches and Shops

We enjoyed our five nights in Palolem: Having visited three beaches including their shops and restaurants this has been the relaxing part of our vacation. With Palolem beach...

Chandelao - Women empowerment and block printing

Two nights we spent in the countryside at Chandelao Garh, 40 kilometers from Jodhpur. Here the Sunder Rang is a project empowering the village's women to have an independent...

Fort Mehrangarh - Brave Rajputs and Beautiful Maharanis

Fort Mehrangarh dates back to 1459 as does the city of Jodhpur. Built by Roa Jodha it served as residence of the Maharadschas of Jodhpur until 1943. Still the enormous Fort is...

Jodhpur - The Blue City of Sun

We enjoyed our 4 nights in the blue city with its bustling markets, narrow alleys and amazing food. The Sardar market is the lively market around the clock tower, and this is...

Fatehpur - The Old Capital of Sikur

Our last stay in Shekawati: The Le Prince Haveli in Fatehpur. Beautifully restored by its French owner it is also one of the main sights of the city. Apart from that Fatehpur...

Mandawa - In the heart of Shekawati

The sheer number of havelis in this small village gives an impression of the wealth generated by the silk and opium trade 150 years ago. Haven't seen any western tourists on our...

Churu - Un pequeño pueblo con historia

Por la tarde visitamos la bulliciosa ciudad de Churu, que también tiene algunos havelis hermosos, aunque las pinturas difieren en estilo y motivo. En el centro hay un mercado...

Ramgarh - Un haveli para todos

En nuestro segundo día en Shekawati visitamos Ramgarh, donde casi todas las casas parecen ser havelis bellamente pintados. Es una galería al aire libre de pinturas al fresco....

Mahensar Magic

Our first stop in the Shekawati region is the small village of Mahensar. We stay in the gorgeous Narayan Niwas Castle, our hosts being descendants of the last ruler. The...

New Delhi Walks

Our winter clothes are still in use in Delhi, especially at night. Follow us through some of Delhi's neighbourhoods.