Shalu Sharma's Blog, page 28
May 2, 2014
5 things you need for summer travel in India
Summer is now upon us in India and its getting hotter by the day. The temperatures in most places here are going to get even hotter – sometimes the temperatures are more than 40 degree Celsius in places like Delhi. It’s not something that we like but we have to bear it. If you are […]
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April 20, 2014
What happens when 20 Indians are asked to kiss on camera?
We Indians are an amazing lot. As a traveller to India, you’ll find out as soon as you step out of the airport. For instance, any sort of public affection between the two sexes is a no go area for us. Kissing in public is something that we don’t do all costs. If you don’t […]
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April 15, 2014
More travel Hindi with audio
This is a follow up of the previous audio post on Hindi I did for travellers going to India. Hindi is the one of the official languages and most widely spoken language in India. Hence learning a few words and phrases can go a long way. Although English will do, there is no harm in […]
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April 7, 2014
Interview with traveler Irene Turner
My friend Irene Turner was recently in India and she was kind enough to answer some of my questions about her trip to India. Who are you and what do you? I am Irene Turner, an interior designer and soon to me realtor helping to sell not only homes, but a quality of life here […]
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April 1, 2014
Chai and pakora: A must try in India
India is about experiencing different types of food that it has to offer and here’s something that you must try. You just have to try the traditional Indian tea (we call it chai) and to go with the Indian chai, you have to try some ‘pakoras’. Pakoras are basically battered fried snacks a bit like […]
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March 22, 2014
My new India travel guide book now on Amazon
I am excited to announce my new India travel guide book. After the success of my other guide books on India, I thought another one was due. It is now finally available on Amazon both in the kindle and paperback format. The book is called, “Essential India Travel Guide: Travel Tips And Practical Information”. Obviously, […]
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March 17, 2014
Holi – Festival of Colors
Holi is the festival of colours, one of the most awaited festivals in the country and celebrated by Hindus all over the country. The festival is celebrated with much joy and vigour all across the country especially in North India. Holi is not just a festival; it’s a tradition which dates back millenniums. It’s one […]
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March 11, 2014
Monkey show in India
When in India, you will find people doing tricks on the road involving animals of which monkey tricks are the most common. I am not sure if you know that the word monkey is a general word for a variety of species of monkeys. In fact, they are primates that include apes and prosimians such […]
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March 7, 2014
Visiting Raj Ghat the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial
If you happen to be in Delhi then do not forget to visit Raj Ghat, a memorial built on the very place where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. The Mahatma Gandhi Memorial known as the “Raj Ghat” in Hindi is built on the banks of the River Yamuna surrounded by a beautiful garden. The memorial itself […]
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February 28, 2014
How much would you give this poor Indian Boy?
The trouble with Indians is that we love bragging how great our country is and how ancient our religion is and on. But does it really matter if children like these have to sell and beg to make a living?If you are going on holiday to India then you are going to see a lot […]
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