Taj Mahal: What's the big deal?

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August 13th 2015

Published: October 28th 2015

Before we'd even decided to go to India we could never really figure out what the big deal was when it came to the Taj Mahal. Yes it looked grand and the story behind it (from what we knew at that time) was a heart-warming romantic gesture but what was so great about it?. We'd heard how some people even shed a tear when they'd seen it because of its sheer beauty, some saying it’s the most beauti... Read Full Entry

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mikesrtw

Hi we're Chris and P. We have quit our jobs and sold our house to follow our dream of travelling around the world for 12 months!!! Let’s jump back about 2 years - We're driving to P's friend’s house for an evening meal when she turns and says "I've been thinking..." And what a thought that was indeed. That thought turned into buying a dilapidated property and spending a total of 2 years 'doing it up' ourselves coupled with a new job and a wedding thrown into the mix for good measure. We even questioned ourselves at times on whether travelling would actually become a reality or be j... full info

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3rd November 2015

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

A big deal
We found this place so striking and it had an unknown aura about it that made you want to spend time there. We went for both sunrise and sunset....very different feels. As you've said the symmetry is something. Love to hear more train stories.

3rd November 2015

mikesrtw
CrispyLife

A big deal
I can understand why you went twice. It really was something you have to really soak in and admire. The stories keep coming. Glad its bringing back memories of your time there too. ☺

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