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Diwali at Pushkar: the Marigold Scam

Diwali is a magical time in India. Ingrained with the spirit of the season, we let our guard down… and ended up getting scammed. Here’s how it happened.

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Two weeks in Rajasthan with our driver Manoj

About our relationship with our driver during our 2 week trip to Rajasthan. How we dealt with his suggestions and how these affected our trip both positively and negatively.

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Elephant riding in Amer: from the Fort to the Shelter

At Amer, near Jaipur, we struggle with the ethics behind elephant riding. A visit to a “shelter” further deepens our bewilderment and shatters our minds.