India

I get asked for travel advice a lot: from friends, from readers, from random strangers at cocktail parties. That’s okay. I enjoy helping out. If I can help people find some travel perks they didn’t know about or some great bargains that will enhance their trip, that makes me happy.  Most of the questions are …

When I was interviewing expats about the cost of living in India, that brought back a flood of memories about the months I spent traversing the country over several visits. It reminded me of all the madness, yes, but also made me nostalgic about my time exploring the country, from the Himalayas down to the …

Living in India may not have the same universal appeal as moving to Ecuador, Portugal, or Thailand does, but it might belong on the short list for adventurous people who love a good value. India can be one of the cheapest places to live in the world if you do it right and for some …

Hey, watcha reading? Any books about the world that are taking you on a virtual travel trip? Like most educated people with extra time on their hands, I’ve been reading a bit more lately than I usually do, trying to balance out the TV time with something that will fire the synapses a bit more …

Each month in Perceptive Travel, where I’m editor, we try to bring you the best travel stories on the internet from usually lesser-known destinations around the world. When we do cover a place everyone has heard of, we try to look into a unique angle and go beyond the surface impressions.  In the November issue, …