Inside the Taj Mahal, India: 12 Surprising Facts About Visiting
Inside the Taj Mahal, is it as beautiful as everyone says? What are surprises and tips about visiting that we learned during our 2012 India teacher tour? Without further ado, here …
Our India teacher tour had a wonderful time traveling through New Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra — including the Taj Mahal! See photos and articles here.
Monkeys, Imprisonment, and a Fall at Agra Fort, India
“This is where they say Shah Jahan, the man behind the Taj Mahal, was imprisoned BY HIS SON.” Our India teacher tour guide paused dramatically, and our group gazed around …
Surprises in India at Keoladeo National Bird Sanctuary
Let me be blunt about the first surprise of Keoladeo National Park and Bird Sanctuary in India: On the day we went, the air was so cloudy that we could …
The Hidden Danger of a Famous Tourist Attraction
Some dangers are so surprising, they become funny. Let’s see if you can guess this one, spotted during my teacher tour in India last year. The scene takes place at …
Can You Believe the Size of This Hole in the Ground?
In the romantic Indian state of Rajasthan, in the dusty village of Abhaneri, there lies a massive hole in the ground. To be specific, this hole is called Chand Baori, …
Wow! I Never Thought I’d See THAT On The Road…
As I re-learn to drive with a new baby in the car here in Boston, I thank my lucky stars I am not re-learning to drive in India, which has …