A police band playing in front of the Gandhi statue

July 6th 2008
Being in Pondicherry is like stepping outside of India into another world. The streets are clean, honking is not allowed (in certain areas), French and Italian restaurants abound on the streets, European architecture appears alongside Indian craftsmanship, and the rickshaw drivers speak French! Over 55 languages are spoken in Pondy: Tamil, Telegu, French, English, and Malayalum are the official f ... read more

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The Indus Valley civilization, one of the oldest in the world, dates back at least 5,000 years. Aryan tribes from the northwest invaded about 1500 B.C.; their merger with the earlier Dravidian inhabitants created the classical Indian culture. Arab in... ... read more

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Jennifer Dastoor

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I've been addicted to traveling for as long as I can remember. 2007 was the year of travel for me! In June, I embarked on an 8-month journey through Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, Uruguay, Morocco, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, and India. After living in India for 2 years, I'm now back in San Francisco. Unfortunately, the more practical side of life has taken over, and I'm not able to travel as much as I'd like. I hope my blog piques your interest and enriches your life, as it has mine.... full info

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