India the Continent masquerading as a country: Part 4 Stepwells of India are the architectural world’s equivalent of an endangered species. Jasmine Trails Travel Guides Stepwells! Well you have probably never heard of them. No need to worry, this Jasmine Trails Travel Guide focuses exclusively on the intricacies and glories of the Stepwells of India….
India the Continent masquerading as a country: Part 3 Turbans of India Jasmine Trails Travel Guides Significance and history are woven into the very fabric of the Turbans of India The style of the turban is important, as this represent the individual’s caste, religion, profession and the specific geographic region the person belongs to. The…
Aerial Views of Jaipur I am a cowardly sort, so when the travel agent insisted I take the group of American travellers on a balloon safari in Jaipur, I was a bit nervous. Waking up at an ungodly hour (still dark and well before dawn) and sitting in the lobby, waiting for our pick up…
Camels of Rajasthan. In Rajasthan, camels are as commonplace as cars. They can be seen pulling huge loads, ploughing fields and being used for transport to traverse desert terrains. There are also feral camels that one can see foraging in thorny bushes as one drives by on the highways. As ungainly as the camel may be,…