I wasn’t prepared for the variety of reactions I received when I told people I was going to India alone as a young female. Choruses of ‘be careful’ were sung and I was labelled as both ‘brave’ and ‘naive’.
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In the days leading up my 16-day Real Rajasthan trip with Intrepid, my inner loner spent her time trying to catch my attention with reminders of my aversion to constant company. Luckily, I didn’t let it get to me and my inner loner was proven wrong.
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I allowed a total of AUD700 and ended up spending an average of AUD60 per day (LKR7000), which was spot on!
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The Himalayas have long bridged the extremes of outstanding natural beauty and exhilarating adventure. They are home to all 14 of the world’s 8000m-plus peaks, an impressive array of wildlife and for fans of folklore the fabled Yeti.
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Artist Jane Labowitch likes to doodle. In fact she’s made it her full-time profession. And the instrument she’s chosen? None other than the humble etch-a-sketch.
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Nervous about travelling in India? Here are six lessons I brought home
by Jo Stewartby Jo StewartIndia’s a pretty amazing place, and like we always say: when life gives you lessons, make lessonade.