India

4 ‘Giving Tuesday’ gifts that I know for a fact will really help people

By Ellen / November 28, 2023 / commentary

People like street kids, women in crisis, and small business owners.

Free guide for budget slow travel in India

By Ellen / June 6, 2023 / budget slow travel, travel experts

shepherd with goats across the river from the taj mahal in agra, india

Read this before you set out for the subcontinent.

The rhythm of Rishikesh

By Ellen / May 30, 2023 / creative writing

the rhythm of rishikesh & the search for higher knowledge

Searching for higher knowledge in a spiritual place.

You won’t believe the price of progressive eyeglasses with Crizal lenses in India

By Ellen / May 22, 2023 / health care abroad

eyeglasses in india with crizal lenses

This is the best deal on the planet.

Kortn’s crib: Video tour of Rishikesh apartment

By Theo / May 17, 2023 / budget slow travel, travel experts

see a video tour of rishikesh apartment

This one has three bedrooms and two bathrooms!

Unique yoga school in Rishikesh has excellent story

By Ellen / May 13, 2023 / early retirement

ramana's garden yoga school rishikesh india

Om Shanti… Ellen found a fantastic yoga teacher!

Mosquito mystery & massacre in Buddhist Bodhgaya

By Theo / May 10, 2023 / creative writing

theo looks horrified by the mosquito massacre in a bodhgaya hotel room

Earth Vagabonds go to battle.

Vipassana meditation retreat as an American in India

By Ellen / May 6, 2023 / early retirement

vipassana meditation retreat center dhamma setu in chennai, india

Golden silence and self exploration.

What it cost us to travel in Asia for 1 year

By Theo / April 29, 2023 / monthly spending tracker

travel costs for 1 year in Asia in the new normal with covid war inflation

Exactly what it cost in the new normal with COVID, war, and inflation.

Bodhgaya and the Buddhist Circuit in Bihar

By Ellen / April 22, 2023 / travel experts

bodhgaya buddha temple grounds

Where the Buddha became enlightened.

Shanti India School in Bodhgaya is impressive

By Ellen / April 18, 2023 / early retirement

theo ellen and diane visit shanti india school in bodhgaya

Against all odds, these kids thrive.

Varanasi cremations are intense experiences

By Theo / April 15, 2023 / budget slow travel

varanasi cremations are intense on the ganges river

Fascinating, macabre, human.

A week in Kolkata

By Ellen / April 9, 2023 / budget slow travel

ellen and mom diane during a week in kolkata

Highlights: The Mother House, trams & medical tests.

Impressions of Kolkata

By Diane Kortan / March 25, 2023 / commentary

map of kolkata, india

A guest post by Mom Diane.

Slow travel cost to live in Rishikesh 1 month

By Theo / March 18, 2023 / monthly spending tracker

cost to live in rishikesh

Did we come in under budget?

Rishikesh to Pokhara: Border crossing with a plot twist

By Ellen / March 8, 2023 / budget slow travel, commentary

nepal flag on mountain with road

We weren’t expecting these bumps in the road.

Whitewater rafting, waterfalls in Rishikesh

By Ellen / March 5, 2023 / budget slow travel

Panoramic view of the tiger reserve along the Ganges River in Rishikesh, India.

Gorgeous views, invigorating thrills.

Celebrating gods in Rishikesh

By Ellen / March 1, 2023 / commentary

hazy view of the ganges river from the neelkanth trail in rishikesh

A travel commentary about gods.

Beatles ashram in Rishikesh

By Theo / February 25, 2023 / budget slow travel

beatles ashram in rishikesh on the ganges river

Definitely worth a visit.

Food prices in India for slow budget travelers

By Theo / February 21, 2023 / budget slow travel

eggs are among items of lower food prices in india

Prices so low – we can hardly believe it!