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Guide To Madhubani Paintings From Mithila, Bihar

Madhubani paintings are the most prominent art from the Mithila region of Bihar. Madhubani is a town in Mithila that played its role in taking this local art form global so Madhubani Paintings is the name that the world knows. Brief History of Mithila The Mithila region of Bihar lies mostly between the north banks […] The post Guide To Madhubani Paintings From Mithila, Bihar appeared first on Inditales .

Kondapalli Toys And Fort On Krishna River Banks

Kondapalli is a small town located a few kilometers from Vijaywada in Andhra Pradesh. Historically located on the banks of river Krishna, it has a mighty fort on a hilltop guarding it. However, times changed and many things changed. However, what remains an unbroken tradition is the making of Kondapalli toys by traditional artists. Kondapalli […] The post Kondapalli Toys And Fort On Krishna River Banks appeared first on Inditales .

Why I’m Leaving Austin & Moving Back to NYC

Posted : 4/17/23 | April 17th, 2023 After eight years in Austin , I’m leaving and heading back to NYC full-time. I first visited Austin in 2013, got hooked, and started coming back so much that I decided to move here in 2015. I was only semi-here my first couple of years. I split my time in NYC for a bit, traveled a lot, and lived in Paris for a bit . But, in 2019, this became my only home. However, over the last year, it’s become clear that the city and I have grown apart. The weird little town that drew me here as a respite from the hustle and bustle of NYC is no longer a weird little town but a big city lacking big city infrastructure. The traffic is terrible, my food truck parks are gone, it’s more expensive, and quirky Rainey Street is now all high rises and hotels. The city’s character has just changed a lot as Austin has become “the place to be.” Now, I’m not trying to be one of those “get off my lawn” people. I am sure people lamented folks like me coming and changing th...

The Perfect 3 Day Granada Itinerary

Posted : 4/13/2023 | April 13th, 2023 In this guest post, travel expert Somto from Somto Seeks shares her suggested itinerary for Granada, one of Spain’s most beautiful and enchanting cities. When you think of Granada, Spain chances are that one attraction comes to mind: La Alhambra. But this sprawling 14th-century palace — one of the finest examples of Moorish architecture — only scratches the surface of what Granada has to offer. A melting pot of the Muslim, Jewish, and Christian cultures that have built modern Spain , this city often feels like Morocco in some parts — until you run into a grand cathedral. One thing that is consistent, however, is its soulful, romantic aura that seems to permeate everything, from the street markets to the tapas bars. I’ve visited Granada twice, spending almost a month during my second stay. Each time, I visited La Alhambra but also discovered new parts of town, falling more in love with the flamenco culture and the narrow streets. While it i...

Best Ferry Rides Around The World and India

Ferry rides are not new. Waterways have been the traditional mode of transport world over. Remember the Noahs Ark or Matsya Avatar story that talks about a boat. As the other modes of transport like railways, motorways and airways developed, waterways started taking a backseat. However, there are still some routes that are best visited […] The post Best Ferry Rides Around The World and India appeared first on Inditales .

Kandariya Mahadev Temple at World Heritage Khajuraho

Kandariya Mahadev temple at Khajuraho is the epitome of North Indian Temple architecture style. It is a 10-11th CE gem left to us by the then ruling Chandela dynasty. Chandelas kingdom was called Jejahuti with its capital at Khajuraho or Kharjuravahaka. 10-11th CE India has seen some of the best examples of Indian Temple Architecture […] As per an inscription found on the mandapa of the temple, it was built during the reign of King Vidyadhara who reigned during the early part of 11th CE. He is best known for fighting the first invasion by Ghazni. Ghazni returned after a few years and fought another inconclusive battle. As per some sources, this temple was built to celebrate the defeat of Ghazni.Temple was built between 1025-50 CE.

15 Lessons from 15 Years of Blogging

Posted : 4/2/23 | April 2nd, 2023 Today is a big day. It marks fifteen years running this website. I posted my first blog entry in early April 2008, after spending over a month bugging friends I met in Vietnam for help with coding. Back then, in the days before WordPress, you had to hand-code everything, and I spent a lot of time figuring out how to move images around, design graphics, create links, and format the site. I started this blog as a way to get freelance writing gigs so I could afford to keep traveling. I just wanted to put off going corporate for as long as possible. I never thought I’d have a career in travel, but I guess after fifteen years doing so, this counts as a career. I’ve created books , courses , and tours , spoken at conferences, and am quoted in the media. So, I guess I’m kind of an expert in travel? That feels weird to say. Being a public figure is surreal to me, because, in so many ways, I’m still just a guy who wants to keep traveling. There’s so much ...