"Thank you so much for posting this! I agree, so much of being happy is your perspective and attitude. Can't wait to go to India myself. By the way, I love the photo. The composition is right on!"
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Felicia commented on Mariellen Ward's blog post Top 5 things I've learned after a year of travel in India
Atul Vhale commented on Mariellen Ward's blog post Top 5 things I've learned after a year of travel in India"I heartily thanks to you Mariellen as I am an Indian. we Indian always respect foreign guests as every Indian follows 'Atithi Devo Bhavah' . It means we respect every travelers in India and shows our culture. Indian people…"
Mariellen Ward posted a blog postTop 5 things I've learned after a year of travel in India
India is a teacher; travelers are studentsPeople often ask me why I am so interested in India, why I like traveling there so much. There are lots of reasons, of course -- from the warmth of the people, to the taste of the food; from the adventure of travel to the colourful festivals; from the flowing, feminine clothes to the sunny…See More
Mariellen Ward posted a blog postBook of travel tales inspiredby a journey of self-discovery in India
If you enjoy spiritual quests, you will enjoy the stories in my book Song of India: Tales of travel and transformation. The book is a collection of 10 tales about my attempt to recover from grief, understand the essence of yoga and rediscover the joy of living by traveling, studying yoga and volunteering in India.“India…See More
Emily Starbuck Gerson commented on Mariellen Ward's blog post Top 5 Myths about India"What a great post, Mariellen. I don't know much about India, so I have to admit that I believed many of these myths until reading this. I love the true essence of yoga as you describe it here--sounds like it definitely did get lost in…"
Mariellen Ward commented on Mariellen Ward's blog post Top 5 Myths about India"Thanks for your comments everyone. I like what you said in your blog, John, about "accepting, absorbing and appreciating." I too think that's a good way to travel, especially to a place like India that can be very challenging. India…"
Delia Harrington commented on Mariellen Ward's blog post Top 5 Myths about India"I think it's lovely to see the other side of things and to open your mind. However, you seem to have left out the real-life horrors that are daily life for much of the population in India. Aborted female fetuses, bride burnings, the caste…"
Erin M. commented on Mariellen Ward's blog post Top 5 Myths about India"I really enjoyed this post and I can completely relate to #4. I'm a US expat living in Costa Rica, but the situation is the same. People from the US are really quick to judge a Tico's wealth based on material possessions, completely…"
John Reese commented on Mariellen Ward's blog post Top 5 Myths about India"I enjoyed your article. I have just been in Mumbai where my son is working. You will understand what I say here: http://thefrenchway.wordpress.com/2010/10/08/cricket-and-curry/"
Marcopolo commented on Mariellen Ward's blog post Top 5 Myths about India"Simply amazing! you seem to have imbibed the spirit of India already! I have lived all my life in India and it was very interesting to read your take on India."
Mariellen Ward's blog post was featuredTop 5 Myths about India
A lot of people are traveling in India nowadays, and I hope reading this article will help prepare people and also clear up some common misconceptions. The original article with photographs appeared on Breathedreamgo.com.1. Traveling in India is dangerousBefore I went to India for the first time, I was warned to my teeth about how dirty and dangerous India is, especially by the doctor at the travel medical clinic. She…See More
Mariellen Ward posted a blog postTop 5 Myths about India
A lot of people are traveling in India nowadays, and I hope reading this article will help prepare people and also clear up some common misconceptions. The original article with photographs appeared on Breathedreamgo.com.1. Traveling in India is dangerousBefore I went to India for the first time, I was warned to my teeth about how dirty and dangerous India is, especially by the doctor at the travel medical clinic. She…See More
Mariellen Ward replied to TBEX Admin's discussion Which credit card is the BEST for travelers?"American Express just held a dinner for bloggers in Toronto, with special guest Julia Dimon, the Travel Junkie, to announce their new rewards and redemption travel card. I think it's available very soon, and it's worth looking at. It will…"
Mariellen Ward commented on Alexandra Korey's blog post How I got a job blogging for an entire region and not just for myself"Congratulations! This is why many of the "experts" suggest having a niche. I blog exclusively about India and I have had many opportunities because of my focus -- but not a full time job! Lucky you! Sometimes things happen serendipitously…"
Mariellen Ward commented on Lillie Marshall's blog post How “Meet Plan Go” Connects to YOU... and “Eat Pray Love”"Okay, I did it -- I added a sentence about MeetPlanGo to my recent article about Eat, Pray, Love and India and the Quest: http://breathedreamgo.com/2010/07/eat-pray-love-and-india/
As an India travel blogger, I am particularly looking forward to…"
Mariellen Ward commented on Robert Reid's blog post Video Blogging Notes + TBEX cameo in Potter video"Thanks so much for this. I really want to add video to my site - India is such a visual feast, it would be a shame not to. I'm a writer not a techie, damnit (to parpahrase Scotty from Star Trek) -- but I've got get my head around the…"
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Top 5 things I've learned after a year of travel in India
India is a teacher; travelers are students
People often ask me why I am so interested in India, why I like traveling there so much. There are lots of reasons, of course -- from…
Posted on May 25, 2011 at 8:27am — 2 Comments
Book of travel tales inspiredby a journey of self-discovery in India
If you enjoy spiritual quests, you will enjoy the stories in my book Song of India: Tales of travel and transformation. The book is a collection of 10 tales about my attempt to recover from grief, understand the essence of yoga and rediscover the joy of living by traveling, studying…
Posted on January 8, 2011 at 8:55pm
Top 5 Myths about India
A lot of people are traveling in India nowadays, and I hope reading this article will help prepare people and also clear up some common misconceptions. The original article with photographs appeared on Breathedreamgo.com.
1. Traveling in India is dangerous
Before I went to India for the first time, I was warned to my teeth about how dirty and dangerous India is, especially by the doctor at the travel medical… ContinuePosted on November 24, 2010 at 8:08am — 6 Comments
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- At 9:55pm on January 25, 2010,
Mike Willits said… - India is on our to see list! Thanks for sharing the great pics.
regards,
Mike & Luci
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