We had about 6 hours to explore in Tokyo, so we checked out a couple of areas only to realize we had also visited them when we went to Tokyo in 1999!
The subway/train system in Tokyo is so amazing.Les mer
We had about 6 hours to explore in Tokyo, so we checked out a couple of areas only to realize we had also visited them when we went to Tokyo in 1999!
The subway/train system in Tokyo is so amazing.Les mer
We couldn’t resist stopping here since we have a lot of time to kill until the first half of our flight home. Fun to compare to US Starbucks. I couldn’t pay with the phone app here though,Les mer
We had such a unique behind-the-scenes tour of a neighborhood full of silk cloth weaving operations in Varanasi this afternoon thanks to Rajeev. Many small weaving operations produce for wholesalers.Les mer
Sarnath is north of Varanasi and the place where Buddha first began teaching and a huge stupa (shrine) marks the spot. It is an archeological excavation site and spreads out like a park. The museumLes mer
This fort across the Ganges from where we are staying has a very run down museum full of old weapons, vehicles ranging from a very old Cadillac to the fancy covered passenger platforms that went atopLes mer
Rajeev drove us through this lovely tree-lined campus and dropped us off for a walk through a temple there. That gave us a neat opportunity to talk with some students and other visitors.
RajeevLes mer
Our guide and driver Rajeev has taken such care to make our trip with him amazing. We were supposed to go back to Delhi from Agra yesterday and part ways with him to take the night train to VaranasiLes mer
No photos were allowed in this temple, which is the most sacred shrine in Varanasi and inside a large complex that is heavily guarded. So many heavily armed military guards! This is because ofLes mer
Reisende Welcome back! Still catching up on all the adventures oh my gosh. Absolute journey of a lifetime I would believe.💕
Reisende Absolutely!!
Reisende What an amazing adventure! Thank you for sharing it. I just got back from a SUWA weekend, and it was beautiful weather. Cheers :)