India 2019

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

In the afternoon we visit the busy city of Churu, which also has some fine havelis, though the paintings differ in style and motive. In the center there is a bustling market...

On our second day in Shekawati we visited Ramgarh, where nearly every house seems to be a beautifully painted haveli. It's an open-air gallery of fresco-paintings. Some of the...

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...

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