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Reporting life in the backwaters

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November 26th 2013
Geo: 9.50003, 76.3299The backwaters are made up of a multitude of canals. It's a bit like a delta. It is very popular to rent a houseboat to explore them. You can rent it for a few hours or for an overnight trip. We went for the overnight option. Our houseboat was among the smallest ones. Some can accommodate huge parties. On the lower deck form back to front, there is the kitchen, our room, ... read more

Asia » India » Kerala

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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