‘How was India?’
A lot of people have asked me what I thought of India. It’s a big question because India is a big place. It’s huge in every imaginable way – population, religion, history, culture. There’s so much to learn; I found it completely overwhelming. Mughal ruins crumble beside open drains choked with rubbish. There’s traffic and [...]
Pilgrimage to the Taj Mahal by Josh Bryer
Pilgrimage to the Taj Mahal An excerpt from ‘100 pens for 100 Indian kids (& other travel stories)’ by Josh Bryer I woke up at 5am to leave plenty of time for my 6.30 express train (2 hours) to Agra –home of the Taj Mahal. The train trip was pleasant – comfortable, with AC and [...]
Off the beaten track in Ooty
Off the beaten track in Ooty By Maggie Videan Where did you say that was? Never heard of it? Possibly not! Ooty is a forgotten hill station located 2000 metres above sea level in the Nilgris in Southern India. Alive with industry, it has a delightful climate, friendly locals and a history harking back to British India. Ooty [...]
Bangalore!
Bangalore! By Maggie Videan It’s taken me 25 years to return to my homeland. That being the case, I started out in Bangalore, a city renowned for service and IT industries. As soon as I arrived, it was quite apparent why it had taken me so long to return. India is confronting. The crowds, the poverty [...]
