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Why are you traveling to India?

Tuesday, May 30th, 2006

You know, I have heard these questions before. So, I will dedicate this blog posting to summarizing my thoughts instead of writing about another spectacular beach :). I have some commonly asked questions listed below, like why travel to India, what is India like, why do Indians have arranged marriges, does the red dot mean married, why is food spicy?  As I mentioned earlier, I am not touting as an expert, but these are my thoughts. And in the grand scheme of things – they matter 🙂

a) What are the places to see in India? and my answer is always the same. [read on]

Tampa Underbelly v. Clearwater Beach

Monday, May 29th, 2006

What do I like better – Clearwater Beach in/near Tampa or the Ybor City? Most people I hear visit Tampa on a Business trip. I was on the other hand lucky enough to be living close enough for a trip every long weekend 🙂 Yeah Yeah !

Anyway, I love both – the beach as well as Ybor City. So, here is how I would suggest you plan your trip. First of all, [read on]

What??? Join a timeshare island tribe in Fiji ???

Sunday, May 28th, 2006
This caught my attention today. Quote" Memberships — Nomad ($220), Hunter ($440) and Warrior ($660) — entitle members to seven, 14 or 21 days on the palm-fringed 200-acre oasis, 100 at a time. Fees cover food, lodging and local airport transfer. ... [Continue reading this entry]

Riding Elephants in India

Saturday, May 27th, 2006
I have always been amused and sometimes scandalized to hear people in the western world ask me if elephants and tigers walk the roads in India. Pardon my smugness but I find the prospect hilarious. Infact, one person even asked ... [Continue reading this entry]

Al Capone & Miami Duck Tour

Thursday, May 25th, 2006
Two areas we covered on the tour that I really liked was the 1) Millionaire’s Row, where the rich & famous hollywood ... [Continue reading this entry]

Culture Shock in India?

Wednesday, May 24th, 2006
Everybody who travels to India, especially from the West, should expect to suffer through Culture Shock. With a Capital C.  First of all, there is the big East side of the world versus the  West side of the world cultural divide. Then, ... [Continue reading this entry]

Fishing at Palau Ubin Island, Singapore?

Tuesday, May 23rd, 2006

Arrival  Beach View Welcome Resort    Everybody rushes to Sentosa Island when in Singapore. One offbeat item on your itinery can very well be Palau ... [Continue reading this entry]

Exotic Kuta Beach, Bali

Monday, May 22nd, 2006
There is a party of a different kind happening on Kuta Beach. Bali is an Island paradise, eastern, exotic and full of sweet beautiful Balinese people and crazy tourists. What smacks you right on day one are the Legong performances on the ... [Continue reading this entry]

Vrooom…Racy Daytona Beach, Florida

Sunday, May 21st, 2006
Can you drive your car on the beach? You bet - 20 plus miles. The beach is a haven for those who party wild. Daytona also has the exciting Bikeweek in January before starting the Nascar [Continue reading this entry]

Mountain pools, Bozeman, Montana

Sunday, May 21st, 2006
Bozeman was one heck of a trip ! Beautiful Montana ! We were on a 4.5 day trip to visit my Brother. So, had a 3 yr local's guided visit - hot springs, gold rush towns, Yellow Stone National Park, ... [Continue reading this entry]