Some places are visited. Others are felt.
India is often described as intense — and it is.
But beyond its landmarks and well-known routes, there are experiences that go further.
Moments that overwhelm, surprise, and stay.
This is a collection of those moments.
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Ajanta & Ellora Caves — India’s Hidden Masterpieces, 2017.
These Ajanta and Ellora travel stories unfold through caves carved into stone centuries ago, where art, faith and history remain remarkably alive. Ajanta Caves — One of India’s Most Overlooked Wonders The first time I heard about the Ajanta and Ellora Caves was while planning this trip. My travel agent — who knew me well…
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Shooting the Holi Festival – India, 2020.
This Holi festival travel story unfolds in clouds of color, ritual and unfiltered human energy, where celebration and chaos briefly blur into the same experience. Through McCurry’s Lens: My First Glimpse of Holi Decades ago, I was immersed in a Steve McCurry photo book when I came across a very unusual image: a group of…
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Varanasi, 2020.
These Varanasi travel stories unfold along the ghats of the Ganges, where life, death and devotion exist side by side. The Strange Room in Varanasi My flight was set to land in Delhi on a Sunday morning. The Holi Festival photo tour group – Shooting the Holi Festival – India, 2020. ? Not until Monday…
✦ Footnotes from Elsewhere
India is home to one of the world’s oldest continuous civilizations, where ancient traditions coexist with rapid modernization.
✦ Footnotes from Elsewhere
Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism all emerged here, shaping rituals and philosophies that still influence daily life.
✦ Footnotes from Elsewhere
With over 1.4 billion people, India contains an extraordinary diversity of languages, religions and cultural practices.
Not everything in India feels like this.
Some experiences are quieter — but no less meaningful.