Life-changing, mesmerizing and wondrous!
Before
traveling to India, and through 26 states in india, I thought I had
seen the world. I had traveled to more than 50 countries and walked
through more than 100 cities in my 31 years. I didn’t know why I waited
so long to travel to India. India had shown me that I had seen nothing. I
knew nothing.
This thought may seem daunting
to some, not to me, to me this thought was comforting. I had previously
thought the world to be a very small place. India had shown, a seasoned
and experienced traveler, that the world was a huge place and we are
incredibly small.
India has been the most varied and unique country I have ever visited. India feels like 10 countries or more rolled into 1!
Prior
to embarking on this 90 day journey through India I had spoken with
many fellow travelers, including Indian expats about my trip. I was
taken aback by the negative feedback I received even from Indian
nationals.
I was shocked at how people
described India. I was lectured by fellow travelers who had warned me
about stories of rape, violence, disease, malaria and whole host of
other ‘problems’ when traveling in India. I can recall one conversation I
had with a photo journalist in Hawaii who had traveled to India,
Afghanistan, Iran and many other places off the beaten tourist trail.
The photographer, who was in his late 60’s had experienced more than
most people do in two lifetimes. This journalist actually tried to deter
me from this trip.
I’m questioning why I had not made this journey earlier.
My experience traveling 26 states in India was absolutely incredible (apologies for the cliche)!
In
my opinion, If one has not visited India, they have not lived! I can’t
wait to explore more deeply in this remarkable, welcoming country that
still leaves me breathless!
See my journey through India here: Media | Eat Stay Live
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