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Quote by Walt Disney (Day 5)
“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” — Walt Disney Photo: The Taj Mahal at sunrise. Agra, India.
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Quote by Vidal Sassoon (Day 4)
“The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary.” – Vidal Sassoon, Entrepreneur Photo: A Balinese lady goes about her day, carrying a basket on her head with groceries purchased at a local market. Ubud, Bali.
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Quote by Keshavan Nair (Day 2)
“With courage you will dare to take risks, have the strength to be compassionate, and the wisdom to be humble. Courage is the foundation of integrity.” – Keshavan Nair, Author – Gandhi Biographer Photo: One of the most memorable experiences for me in 2010 was watching the sun rise over the ...
Read MoreChoreographed standoff at the India Pakistan border
Wagah, India-Pakistan border, November, 5th: It was midday in Amritsar as I was strolling along the streets weaving in an out of the maze of people and traffic when I was approached by a man who said to me “you want to see the border ceremony?” Sure I did but I wasn’t entirely sure if...
Read MoreDiwali Celebrations at the Golden Temple
There was no holding back with the celebrations of Diwali at the Golden Temple in Amritsar on November 4th night. The festival of lights lived true to its name at the Golden Temple as tens of thousands of Sikhs gathered in and around the temple complex for one of India’s largest celebration...
Read MoreThe Golden Temple of Amritsar
The Golden Temple in Amritsar, located in the state of Punjab, India, is the holiest shrine for Sikhs around the world. The temple was founded in 1577 by guru Ram Das (the fourth guru). I was fortunate enough to arrive this morning (4th Nov) in Amritsar. It’s Diwali day and this festival of...
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Good morning from Amritsar
Sharing a photo of the Golden Temple, the holiest shrine for Sikhs, taken from the rooftop of a nearby hotel at dawn. I’ll share more photos in the coming week but felt inspired to share this one today.
Read MoreBandipur, 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 i...
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