Spending nearly two months in India, it’s our very last stop – The Taj Mahal. One of the most recognizable buildings in the world, the Taj is miraculous. Join us as we travel many hours to marvel in it’s beauty.
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Dharamsala, India – Tibetan Refugees and Quiet
It was our goal through all of India to make to Dharamsala (McLeod Ganj) in the north of India. After a long journey by buses and train, we made it. There we discovered a peaceful Tibetan community in the Himalayas. We took the time to relax, admire the view and help some locals with their [...]
Jaipur, India – The Pink City
Since leaving our little Indian village, Jaipur will be our 3rd stop. Known as the Pink City, Jaipur is located in the state of Rajasthan and gets it’s name from the many pink buildings and pink walls that border the old city. It is here I see my first camel, stay at the fantastic Pearl [...]
Mumbai – Elephanta Island and the Gateway of India
Stop number two on our journey to the Indian north, it’s Mumbai. One of the largest and most advanced cities in India, Mumbai to some is known as Bombay. During our visit, we check out the Gateway of India, Elephanta Island, and give our stomachs a break with some McDonalds. Yes, I know, gross right? [...]
Goa, India – A Train from Hell with a Paradise Finish
The time has come. After 5 weeks in the little town of Srivilliputtur, Darren and I were finally on the move again. Destination: Goa! We expected things would be pretty wonderful in Goa, but getting there wasn’t so easy. 8 hours by bus and another 19 hours on the worst train I have been on [...]
An Indian Short: Getting a Haircut
Back home, I get a hair cut every month or two. Things change though when you are travelling, and four months into the adventure I was sporting quite the shag. Due to the stifling heat and humidity in the south of India, this shag of mine was becoming quite the bother, so, I figured it [...]
Srivilliputtur Pt. II – Life in a little Indian Village
Though sometimes if not most times it was challenging, our time in the little village of Srivilliputtur flew by. Each day was full of challenges and tests, and as each one passed our skin became a little thicker and patience a little thinner. Nevertheless, we had some fantastic experiences and met some great people. In [...]
The Tibetan Adventure
If you watch only one video on Backpack with Brock – make it this one. While traveling through Tibet, you must have a guide with you. During my 10 day Tibetan adventure, along with Selma and Esther from the Netherlands, we had a fantastic guide name Sonam. As a way of showing our graditude for [...]
An Indian Short: Riding the Bus
Riding the bus in India is an experience like no other. It’s crowded, it’s hot and it’s loud. This video is a collection of some our Indian bus riding experiences. Could you handle it?
Kanyakumari & Kovalam: Beaches, Buses and Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
It’s part three of the India Diaries and in this episode we are taking a vacation from our little Indian town. Our first weekend trip is to the most southern tip of India, then we head to India’s communist state – Kovalam. Along the way we meet an adorable kid on the bus, ‘chill’ on [...]
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