Tagged: india

Portrait of a Family Volunteer Vacation in Chennai, India

When Vani (not her real name) was five years old, her mother dropped her off to live at the SEAM Children’s Home in Chennai, India. Vani’s mother had remarried, and her new husband…

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…

India Eases Its Visa Rules, While Russia May Be Closing Its Doors to Many Visitors

As per usual the news out of Russia is puzzling. Instead of easing restrictions on travelers and thus helping their sanction-damaged economy, the Russian government may be making…

Heading to the Beach? Park Yourself Under a Shady Palm Tree with One of These Three Engrossing, New Travel Memoirs and Histories

Sometimes the only thing more delightful than lying on a beach and reading a book is, well, lying on a beach and reading a book about travel. This summer, happily, a slew of…

Here are Profiles of Three Iconoclasts in Travel, Each of Whom has Followed Their Heart to Produce Unusual Travel Discussions

Travel-writing attracts strong-willed people.  To cut yourself off from familiar surroundings, to spend months on end in foreign settings, to encounter lifestyles, ideologies,…

In Turkey, India, Indonesia (Bali), Argentina and Japan, A Shift in Currency Rates Has Made Travel Conditions far More Favorable for Tourists

The domed ceiling at Suleymaniye Camii in Istanbul, TurkeySad but true, the tourist often benefits from the economic misfortunes of their destination.  And although…

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…

A Reader Has Submitted Such a Strong Recommendation for an Inexpensive, Month-Long Yoga School in India, That We Need to Display It Here

In language whose sincerity is so strong as to overcome fears of a commercial pitch, reader Jenny Hederstrom has written to Frommers.com about her recent experience in…

At an Almost Unbelievable Rate of 64 Rupees to the U.S. Dollar, India Has Become the Bargain Destination of the Decade

India--to begin with--was always an inexpensive place in which to travel, even when a U.S. Dollar bought you only 40 Rupees.  When that currency then weakened to a level of…

Behind the Guides Explores the How To's of Finding a Private Guide

Joan Fernald, an avid traveler from Las Vegas, has found that she prefers using private guides to group tours, or all-out solo travel. “When we were in Peru, we picked up private…

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.…

Tokyo Ramen Joints: 6 Top Spots for Noodles

War may be hell, but when it comes to Tokyo's "ramen battlezones," it sure is tasty.Ask a dozen Tokyoites what their favorite ramen joint is and you'll get a dozen answers. In certain…

Lights, Cameras, Dolphins: Clearwater, FL Gets Ready for Its Close-Up

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium (www.seewinter.com) has the slightly dilapidated look of a one-time municipal sewage treatment plant, which, by the way, it is. While the holding pools…

The Able Traveler: Accessible Adventures in Utah's Red Rock Country

At first glance, Utah's red rock country doesn't appear to be very accessible. After all, wheelchairs and rugged terrain aren't exactly the perfect mix. So does that mean…

Park of the Week: Cliff Dwellings at Tonto National Monument, Arizona

Don't confuse the Tonto name of this imposing national monument with that of The Lone Ranger's sidekick. (Tonto is a Spanish word meaning "fool" or "idiot", so I guess the cowboy…

7 Places to Eat in Providence, Rhode Island

Over the past 40 years, Providence has become a sort of Cinderella city. A showcase of effective urban revival, it's also a burgeoning culinary hotspot, and the two renaissances have…

6 Basic Survival Tips for Safely Getting In and Out of the Wild

In mid-October a hiker died at Channel Islands National Park, possibly of heat exhaustion. Late in the month another went missing on Mount Whitney in Sequoia National Park. These were…

The National Park System Finally Gets a Leader

Finally, on September 24, the U.S. Senate confirmed Jon Javis as director of the National Park Service. His nomination had been in limbo while two members of Congress went on a…

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 --…

San Diego: A Nightlife Scene for Everyone

After the sun goes down, San Diego's titillating venues heat up. Whether you're out to lock lips, savor sips, or move your hips, this is the place to do it. Hit up any of the many…

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…

The Able Traveler: Presidential Libraries Offer First-Rate Access

Between Inauguration and President's Day, the oval office takes center stage in the U.S. It provides the perfect opportunity to talk about an often overlooked cultural attraction --…

Falling for Aswan, Egypt's Original Frontier

Aswan has been called "the most beautiful place on earth" by enough people I've met that I approached it with some skepticism, figuring that any nice oasis must look like heaven if…

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…

Vancouver Counts the Days Until the Olympics

On a big clock in the courtyard of the Vancouver Art Gallery, locals are busy counting the days -- as well as the minutes and seconds -- until the opening of the 2010 Winter Olympics…