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Tag: travel highlight

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Oct 20, 2010

Bandipur, Himalayan village of another world!

Most people have not heard of Bandipur. Tucked away in the mountains of the Himalayas this little village is a heaven on earth. Untouched, preserving much of its original Newari architecture, Bandipur is the place you want to be if you are looking for a retreat with some amazing views. The town is dotted with small Hindu temples, hiking trails, giant fig and banyan trees, and young Nepali children...

Oct 18, 2010 Spiritual Adventures

Temples, stupas, monks and palaces in Kathmandu

The second day of spiritual adventure in Nepal saw us visit the Pashupatinath temple in Kathmandu. We wandered the grounds worshipping at the various shrines before stopping by a group of sadhus. We also a witnessed a cremation taking place along the banks of the Bagmati river. F
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Sep 30, 2010 Photography & Travel

Periyar, a gem in the Western Ghats of South India

Periyar or Thekkady in the western ghats of Kerala in South India is a refuge of rolling hills, lush green forests, amazing wild life and countless tea and spice plantations. The western ghats or Sahyadri Mountains run north to south along the western side of India. These hills a
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Sep 21, 2010 Photography & Travel

A fisherman's morning in Marari, Kerala

Marari beach, quiet for most of the day is bustling with activity in the early hours of the morning. Fishermen, boats and birds line the shore. Young and old men brave the strong waves to cast their nets and haul in what the ocean may spare for them that day. Fortunate birds wait
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Sep 10, 2010 Photography & Travel

Hot cup of coffee in chilly Eagle

It was a chilly morning here in Eagle, Colorado with temperatures around the mid 30's (F). Yeti's Grind in Eagle town is a lovely cafe if you'd like a cup of coffee to start your day. This open brick walls, wood floor cafe with lots of comfy couches, laid-back vibe and wifi is a
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Aug 29, 2010 Spiritual Adventures

Immersed in the Real India

Jonathan from New York joined our 2010 South Indian Odyssey in January as we made our way through the rich cultural states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Here he shares his experience of being on a Vedic Odyssey spiritual adventure.
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Aug 25, 2010 Photography & Travel

Melbourne's cafe scene

Nothing like a hot cup of coffee on a cold day in Melbourne city, Australia, to warm you up. A stroll in and around Degraves St in downtown Melbourne revealed a slew of quaint cafes with some of the best coffees I'd ever had. The dessert options were more than tempting and a grea
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