India: Articles, Journals, Essays and Blogs

The stink may not be a factor, but a horny adolescent camel can make a desert journey memorable.

by Seth Rosenblatt
October 2006

Driving in India is certainly not for the fainthearted. It is a cacophony of honking combined with heat, dust and unimaginable crowds. Yet it's a great way to get a real taste of this thriving, moving land.

May 2004

The Taj Mahal is more poetic than poetry, standing between Heaven and Earth, dream and reality. An inside look at India's most recognized symbol. 

August 2004

Like the original, this replica of India's most famous structure is a monument of love

June  2005

A visit to India's Gir National Park turns into an awesome encounter with the queen of the jungle.

September 2005

Live the life of a maharani by traveling the desert on a camel.

November 2005

By EDWARD WONG
Published: September 21, 2008

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For the first time visitor to India, the sheer vastness of the country would seem to defeat the notion of seeing it in anything approaching the usual time frame of a normal vacation. But even in as little time as seven days, the riches of India can be experienced at a pace that doesn't leaving your lurching from temple to temple, all the while glancing at your watch as the precious hours tick away.

By JONATHAN ALLEN
March 25, 2007

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Known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea, Kochi has a multilayered history, relaxing spas, stately rajah palaces and a laid-back way of life.

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India's wildlife has long been one of the country's most underrated assets, and the new lodge network puts the flora and fauna at center stage.