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Asia » India » Himachal Pradesh » Dharamsala June 9th 2015

I think I can officially call myself a traveler. Not only because “tourist” sounds like I am 80 years old, follow a guide with a flag and carry an unnecessarily large, overpriced camera over my chest. But because this is my 10thyear living out of a backpack, with no more assets in one part of the world than any other and no clear region to call home. At the moment I have clothes in bags in Italy, India and possibly Vancouver…although I can’t even remember…nevermind the endless piles of sweatshirts from my teenage years in Montreal. Why are sweatshirts so hard to throw away? Now, in my 6th winter in India, I am becoming less of a traveler and more of a fixture in my few favorite places. I move around so little these days (it’s ... read more
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some fun with my friends who also come back year after year
it's slug season

Asia » India » Himachal Pradesh » Dharamsala January 16th 2015

Geo: 32.2207, 76.3188Dnes jde Yan s Vailou do města, mají holky holčičí den a já se vypravuji pěšky do McLeod Ganj. Beru to zkratkou přes les, což je moc příjemná cesta. Když už jsem skoro tam, potkávám nějaké místnáky, kteří se se mnou hned dávají do řeči a nabízejí mi nějaké kuřivo. S díky a ůsměvem odmítám a pokračuji dále do města. První věc na zařízení mám místní SIM. Chvilku mi to trvá, protože mi to malinko komplikují tím, že chtějí telefoní číslo někoho z Indie, což nemám, ale nakonec nacházím místo, kde to nechtějí, takže ok. Zařízeno a m... read more
Korejská poslední večeře s holkama
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Asia » India » Himachal Pradesh » Dharamsala January 14th 2015

Geo: 32.2256, 76.322Na místo dorážíme opravdu na čas i přes pozdní odjezd. 6:30 na hodinách a my stojíme na nádraží. S trochou překvapení zjišťujeme, že místo Dharamsaly, jsme přímo v McLeod Ganj. Sakra, minuli jsme místo, kde máme domluvené ubytko, takže jsme mohli ušetřit za TAXI. Ale co, jsme tři a tak se o TAXI dělíme. Ubytování máme zajištěné od holek známé, která tu bydlí dlouhohodobě. Celkem slušný pokoj s kuchyňkou a hlavně topným tělesem ;). Dáváme si kafe na přivítanou s Vailou a pak si jdeme lehnout, protože fakt vydatně prší. Déšť trvá až do odpoledne, což společně se z... read more

Asia » India » Himachal Pradesh » Dharamsala May 16th 2014

Village life in India. For the past 3 months I have been living in a small Indian village, perched on the mountainside. March to December it is host to a dozen restaurants, numerous tourist shops, same-day laundry services, general stores, guest houses, massage parlours, yoga studios. In the cold winter, the only inhabitants left are the local families who run the guest houses adjacent to their own. Less than 10 years ago, when tourists first made their way up the mountain, the only option was to knock on someone's door and depend on their kindness for room and board. Rather quickly, locals took advantage of the opportunity to extend their houses with extra rooms (some with common bathrooms for all) to accommodate the tourists and make money without leaving the premises. Dharamkot, as it's called, is ... read more
The guest house
My home for 3 months
My little Buddha head and oil lamps

Asia » India » Himachal Pradesh » Dharamsala May 3rd 2014

Namaste, every trip Ive taken through India has introduced me to a new interest. At first I saw each of them as different, new experiences. First yoga, then Buddhism, then the Indian and Tibetan cultures and finally Ayurveda. And now my perspective has changed…I have seen that actually, they are all just different versions of the same lessons. Each medium has taught me something about myself, the kind of environment I want to surround myself with and the diversity the world has to offer. Ive learnt what it means to stay true to myself, to be a kind, patient and compassionate person and most importantly to not judge others who are different from myself (which is everyone, essentially!) After studying a little bit from what all these teachings had to offer, I realized (slowly…Im not the ... read more
Ayurvedic oil massage
Kati Vasti
Winter!

Asia » India » Himachal Pradesh » Dharamsala April 14th 2014

I'm sure you've been there - I know I have. It's 10 PM, and you're about ready for bed. But first - let me check Facebook. Just for a few minutes, to check my updates. 2 hours later, you finally shut off your computer, somehow dissatisfied with your day - with your life. My personal experience is backed up by a recent study that found that after spending time on Facebook, people are more depressed and report less life satisfaction than before going on the social networking site. The study concluded that jealousy was the cause of this trend. It's easy to see why. When people post photos or updates about their life, they put their best foot forward. They tell the world about their latest promotion, or post photos of their happy partners and families ... read more

Asia » India » Himachal Pradesh » Dharamsala January 17th 2014

Saturday 23rd November Up for breakfast at 8.30. Some of the group couldn't wait to get shopping but I had to pack and sort my bags out for my onward trip to Goa. Fortunately, this didn't take me too long. I walked up the hill from the hotel to look at the shops around Bhagsu Nag and bumped into Jane and Howard. Everywhere was really busy this morning as it was a weekend. I bought Dave a t shirt. A family stopped me and asked to take my photo! I ended having a hoot with every family member! I picked up a tuk tuk and went down to McCloud Ganj. I took my time walking through the shops and stopped at various places to buy things. I saw Teri, Sheila and Lynda at Mandala Cafe so ... read more
Busy street in Dharamsala
Snake Charmer in Agra
Taj Mahal

Asia » India » Himachal Pradesh » Dharamsala January 9th 2014

I've read through my last blogs and there were things I forgot to mention, so I thought I would add them for your information. Firstly people may be interested to know the itinerary and the names of the places we visited. Day 1 - Depart UK for Delhi Day 2 - Delhi and Overnight train to Pathankot Day 3 - Pathankot and transfer to Dharamsala Day 4 - Dharamsala to Kareri (2070m) trekking distance - 14 km 7/8 hours approx Day 5 - Kareri to Bal Village (2330m) trekking distance - 15 km 7/8 hours approx Day 6 - Bal to Triund (2995m) trekking distance - 14 km 7/8 hours approx Day 7 - Triund to Laka Got (3550m) trekking distance - 14 km 7/8 hours approx Day 8 - Triund to Bhagso Nak to Dharamsala ... read more
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Asia » India » Himachal Pradesh » Dharamsala January 6th 2014

I must apologise to all of you about the delay in updating my blog. But since returning from India, I have been really unwell - the anti malaria tablets have really affected me and I have been unable to do most things. Fortunately I only have one more day to take them! I have written some of my blog, but still have a bit to complete. I have also now added you all to my email list for notifications, so you should get emails everytime I do an update from now on. To read all of my blogs, just keep clicking on previous entries and you will have access to them. The other thing I must add is that a lot of the photographs I have added will be on the bottom of the page of ... read more
Trekking down through the woods
Two Indian ladies carrying bundles of straw
One of the suspension bridges we had to cross

Asia » India » Himachal Pradesh » Dharamsala January 6th 2014

Friday 15th November 2013 Today was a strange day, watching the clock tick by, waiting for 2.30pm to come. 2.15 and we are leaving Eastwood Place, driving to Yatton to pick Lisa up. She was ready and waiting when we arrived. So off we went, both a little nervous about what lies ahead of us. Traffic wasn't a problem and we arrived in good time, meeting Teri (our Team Leader) at the Jet Airways check in desk. We met up with Hannah and all checked in so we could sit together. Through Departures we met up with the rest of our group and then each went our separate ways to get something to eat and drink. We boarded fairly quickly and were soon in the air. I fell asleep almost instantly due to my little yellow ... read more
Sheila. Janet and Nick in their bunks on the overnight train
Breakfast in Pathankot
Al Fresco Breakfast




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