India, here we come!
2. Februar 2018 in Deutschland ⋅ ⛅ 0 °C
Since Brussels Airlines started flying to India (Mumbai) in 2017, we decided to discover this country, this culture and of course the Indian Cuisine! 😉
It was a last minute decision, but yes... weWeiterlesen
Arrived at Delhi Airport
3. Februar 2018 in Indien ⋅ 🌫 16 °C
After midnight, we arrived at Delhi! Yay!
Thanks to the prepaid taxi service, we found a cab that drove us to the "hotel".
For our first night, we booked a hotel near the airport. Chanakya Hotel, onlyWeiterlesen
Sightseeing @ Delhi
3. Februar 2018 in Indien ⋅ 🌫 16 °C
Saturday early morning! ☉
We didn't sleep a lot in this dirty room... we left as soon as we could and took a taxi to Delhi city!
Ready to explore the city...
At least... that's what we thought.
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Lotus temple Delhi
3. Februar 2018 in Indien ⋅ 🌫 21 °C
Let's explore Delhi city! 🌹
First stop... the Lotus temple.
This temple is built in the shape of a lotus flower and is the last of seven Major Bahai's temples built around the world.
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Lodi gardens
3. Februar 2018 in Indien ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Enjoying the beautiful Lodi Gardens.
Peaceful and beautiful! ❤
The perfect place to escape from the noisy Delhi traffic! 😉
Red fort, Delhi
3. Februar 2018 in Indien ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
RED FORT is a historic fort in the city of Delhi.
It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal dynasty for nearly 200 years, until 1856.
Very nice especially because of the "red"Weiterlesen
Riksja ride through Old Delhi
3. Februar 2018 in Indien ⋅ 🌙 20 °C
Of course we had to take a riksja ride through Chawni Chowk & Old Delhi.
Unfortunately, we had this pushy riksja guy who didn't want to leave us alone or just drop us off at our location. He reallyWeiterlesen
Spice market Old Delhi
3. Februar 2018 in Indien ⋅ 🌫 18 °C
Beautiful colors! Love to see all these different spices! ❤
The last picture is PANEER. The typical Indian cheese they use in many of their dishes for ex. Palak Paneer. So yummy! 😍
Taj Mahal, Agra
4. Februar 2018 in Indien ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
YES!!!!!! Taj Mahal! Bucketlist... check! ✔😁
One of our main reasons we came to India!
After 4 h drive, we finally arrived at Agra.
It was FANTASTIC.... it's breath taking... so so soWeiterlesen
Selfie time @ Taj Mahal
4. Februar 2018 in Indien ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
SELFIE TIME!!! 😍 Because... it's a once in a lifetime kinda thing! ❤
The good thing is... even there are very LOOOOONG queues for Indian people. But as a foreigner, you don't have to get inWeiterlesen
Safely arrived at Varanasi!
5. Februar 2018 in Indien ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Finally... we made it to Varanasi (aka Benares).
The moment we arrived, Yves was surrounded by Taxi drivers. He couldn't escape...
I couldn't stop laughing. It was just like celebrity vs paparazzi.Weiterlesen
Evening rituals on the Ganges river
5. Februar 2018 in Indien ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
As soon we arrived at our hotel, we checked in and left immediately with our cab driver to the Ganges. Because the sunset started... so that means the evening rituals on the Ganges were about toWeiterlesen
Indian cuisine @ Varanasi
5. Februar 2018 in Indien ⋅ 🌫 18 °C
After our incredible boat trip on the Ganges river & the Rituals, it was time for dinner and our first meal of the day! We were starving!
Since the food is made with the Ganges water, we didn't eatWeiterlesen
Sunrise rituals @ Ganges river
6. Februar 2018 in Indien ⋅ 🌫 13 °C
Only 3,5 h of sleep...
It was a chilly pre-dawn morning in Varanasi when we made our way back to the Ganges River to witness the morning rituals in this holiest city of India.
We found the eveningWeiterlesen
Sunrise after the rituals
6. Februar 2018 in Indien ⋅ 🌫 0 °C
After the beautiful rituals for the goddess Ganga, the sun was slowly rising. What an amazing view! 😍
Early yoga & meditation @ Ganges River
6. Februar 2018 in Indien ⋅ 🌫 14 °C
After sunrise, everybody gathers up together with the yoga teacher for a powerful yoga session and breath exercises.
Morning bathing & praying in the Ganges
6. Februar 2018 in Indien ⋅ 🌫 14 °C
Goodmorning! The sun is up, after their temple visit people flock to the ghats of Ganges each day to bath in its sacred river. They believe that the purifying water of the river would absolve them ofWeiterlesen
Washing clothes & laundry in the Ganges
6. Februar 2018 in Indien ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
The Ganges River is one big washing machine! Apparently, doing laundry in the holy river is also an age old tradition. It was fascinating to watch people doing the washing by rhythmically hittingWeiterlesen
Making memories @ Ganges
6. Februar 2018 in Indien ⋅ 🌫 19 °C
Incredible..... unique.... memorable.... unbelievable.... beautiful...
Walking through the streets of Varanasi
6. Februar 2018 in Indien ⋅ 🌫 20 °C
Holy animals everywhere! ❤
6. Februar 2018 in Indien ⋅ 🌫 21 °C
Burning ghat @ Ganges
6. Februar 2018 in Indien ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
While we were walking through the small streets of Varanasi, we passed twice a parade of a dead man that was carried to the burning ghat.
While bringing him to this sacred place, the people areWeiterlesen
This is Varanasi
7. Februar 2018 in Indien ⋅ 🌫 22 °C
Transfer flight to Hyderabad
7. Februar 2018 in Indien ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Flight from Varanasi (13.20h) to Hyderabad (15.25h)
Transferflight to Goa (17h) with SPICEJET.
So technically we were in Hyderabad, even it was just the airport. So footprints @ Hyderabad... CHECK!Weiterlesen
Welcome to GOA
7. Februar 2018 in Indien ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Yay!!! We made it to GOA!
Finally it's time for some real holiday feeling after our culture shock at Varanasi.
Now it's time to take a breath, relax and ENJOY!
Hi palmtrees, hi beautiful beaches, hiWeiterlesen






































































































































