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Between a Cliff and a Hard Place: The Travels and Trials of a White Girl in India, Part 5

Dehradun is a city located in a canyon of the Himalayas. There are no railways that go directly into the mountain range, so one must travel another three hours by…

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The Wedding: The Final Chapter of the Travels and Trials of a White Girl in India

The first morning in Dehradun, Rael lead us in yoga on the balcony of our hotel suite. Despite having lived in New York for over seven years, I had never…

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Touring Allahabad, the Confluence of India’s Holy Rivers

Allahabad is situated at the confluence of holy rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, and is one of the sacred pilgrimage centres of the Hindus. It is not only known for…

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Living in the Himalayan Highlands of India – Part 2

Infrastructure While the Indian economy is booming, the government continues to control most essential infrastructure, and provide slow, incomplete service. Many roads are rough and pot-holed, the electric supply is…

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Living in the Himalayan Highlands of India – Part 3

Moving Finding a house to rent can be difficult, simply because there are still relatively few modern houses here, and many of these are already rented by expats on long-term…

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Business And Employment Opportunities In The Himalayan Highlands Of India

Business And Employment Opportunities In The Himalayan Highlands Of India In spite of its tourist appeal, much of this area is undeveloped and unexplored. Protectionist measures by the Indian government…

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Living In The Himalayan Highlands Of India

Living In The Himalayan Highlands Of India For the last four years, my husband and I have been traveling the world looking for a place to call home. We have…