Tagged: agra

Near the Taj Mahal, A Cafe by Acid Attack Survivors That Shares Beauty with Tourists

Taj Mahal, one of the world’s seven wonders, isn’t the only great testament to love in Agra, India. Less than a mile and a half away, in a graffiti-covered storefront, is a…

Can the Taj Mahal Be Saved? New Measures To Preserve India's Wonder

The Taj Mahal remains the most convincing argument that Agra, the northern Indian city where the marble mausoleum stands, was once something like a paradise.Gazing at Shah Jahan's…

Indian Tourism Minister Says Female Visitors Shouldn't Wear Skirts

At a press conference on Sunday, Indian tourism minister Mahesh Sharma said that in order to stay safe, female visitors to the country should avoid wearing skirts or going out alone…

A 12-Day Tour of India, Including Airfare, For Just $1499? Yes!

The one-time China specialist China Spree changed its name last year, but not its raison d'etre. And that seems to be to put out travel deals that make even the most cynical…

Take the Rickshaw Run Across India With YouTube Heartthrobs the Harries Twins

Two of the Internet's biggest stars are the button-cute brothers Jack and Finn Harries. If you have never heard of them, there's a simple explanation: You're probably too old.But…

Traveler's Ski Report: Keystone, Colorado

Often overshadowed by its busier Vail Resorts (www.vailresorts.com) peers, Keystone Resort (www.keystoneresort.com) is a standout skiing and snowboarding destination in its own right.…

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Central America, Part One

El Salvador El Salvador is Costa Rica 25 years ago. It's that place you daydream about, with deserted beaches, quaint mountain villages, friendly people, and -- most importantly --…

Civil War Trails: See 19th-Century Sites in 21st-Century Style

Each year, thousands of armchair Civil War buffs, amateur historians, re-enactment enthusiasts, and those with sheer curiosity descend upon historic battlefields and key sites of…

Lebanon: Where the Middle East Meets the Mediterranean

Looking for a Mediterranean adventure that is a little off the beaten track? Then look no further than Lebanon, a small but charming country that's been dealt blow after blow by…