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India
Photos: Indian Portraits
These are a few of the portrait shots from my journey in India. The first two shots are taken in a slum in Delhi, home to a large artist’s colony. Theirs is a tough story, which I plan on sharing soon. The third shot is taken in Mumbai at a small construction stall in a [...]
Photos: Juhu Beach, Mumbai India
I am in the process of finally sorting through all my images from my trip to India earlier this year. This is going to take quite some time, as there are a lot to sift through. Nonetheless, I have made a start with the very beginning of my journey in Mumbai. Staying near Juhu beach, [...]
Pushkar: A Holy City Filled with Hippies
According to legend, Pushkar, which is located in the desert of Rajasthan, came into being when Lord Brahma, the Creator, dropped a lotus flower from the heavens in order to kill a demon. Magically, where the petals landed, three lakes appeared and Lord Brahma is said to have organised a gathering of 900,000 celestial beings [...]
Ajmer to Pushkar
After 20 hours on the train, we finally arrived at Ajmer station. To get to Pushkar, you have to take either a taxi or a local bus. On leaving the station, we were immediately hounded by taxi drivers trying to get us to drive direct with them and rickshaw drivers asking for exorbitant amounts of [...]
Rolling on the Sleeper Train
After spending a few days in Mumbai sorting out travel arrangements and what we wanted to do, we decided to venture to Pushkar in Rajasthan before heading to Delhi and further north to the mountains. Visiting Rajasthan during April is not usually recommended as it’s hot and dusty. For the most part, tourists will only [...]
More on Mumbai
In Mumbai, you find all sorts of contrasts. The very poor, dressed in thin gaudy saris walk next to the wealthy Mumbai elite who emulate western culture with tight jeans and dinner dates at American styled coffee shops. Opulent malls sit side by side with corner cafes and apartment blocks that look ready to fall [...]
In the Thick of Things
Before I arrived in Mumbai I had been given lecture upon lecture about the danger of scammers and dodgy dealers who will accost me as soon as I leave the airport. But, not only are there giant signs all over the airport telling you that you must not go with any taxi other than the [...]