My ego’s favorite thing about traveling alone in India is getting hit on constantly by much younger men. My ego…
12 April 2007
In Search of Peace
I spent my last week in the Indian Himalaya in McLeod Ganj, home of the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan-government-in-exile.…
23 February 2007
Cows and Donkeys and Dogs
My current hotel in Manali, the Mayflower, is situated in an apple orchard with views of a pine forest and,…
17 February 2007
Feast or Famine
I spent about eight days in Anandpur Sahib, the second holiest city in the Sikh religion. My friend Gurudharm manages…
13 February 2007
Back in Manali
Manali was my favorite part of my last trip to India. Likely it will go down as my favorite segment…
10 February 2007
They’re Trying to Make Me Fat
The men push food on me like somehow their self-esteem is tied to how much I eat. At a Rajhastani…
3 February 2007
Himalayan Ski Village
Manali, India, by far the most picturesque and serene place in the Indian Himalaya, is a haven for skiers. The…
2 February 2007
Temples in Gangtok
I tell the guy working the front desk of my hotel—Chumbi Residency—that I want to go to Ganesh Tok and…
18 January 2007
Falling In and Out of Love
I’m back in love with India (and travel). The honeymoon stage of travel ended with me thinking what the hell…
I was desperately searching for a different landmark when I ran into the Peace Pagoda. It was a 35-minute walk…