Blog Posts for India
The Barefoot Investor: 5 ways to prepare for travel
On my around-the-world adventure I went to to Japan, China, India, Europe, and finally the US before heading home.There was a lot to get ready, but the internet made planning an overseas trip ridiculously easy.
Here's how it went down....
Read MoreTop 10 tips for Green Travel
Bret Love is today's guest blogger. He writes that responsible, sustainable travel is built on a fairly simple principle: Try to leave every place you visit a little bit better than it was when you got there. But aside from the old adage, “Take only pictures, leave only footprints,” what steps can you take to have a positive impact? Here are a few of his favorite tips:
Read MoreHow to Find the Right Ashram for You
Picking the right Ashram in India is not that different from choosing the right college. The people, location, and ideals are all key factors in finding the perfect place to quiet your mind. Leora Novick helps you get started:
From the various forms of yoga, to the different regions of India, choosing the right ashram can seem an overwhelming task. Breaking down the key fundamentals that are important to you can be a good start. The first step is actually understanding what an ashram is.
Read MoreWeekly Wrap Up: 14-19 November
Welcome to another weekly wrap up, where we fill you in on what's been happening around the traps. If you've got any questions, leave them in the comments section below or email us at facebook@geckosadventures.com. We love to hear from you guys!
Read MoreTrain travel in India: Part 2
Train travel is where the different facets of Indian society truly come alive. It also serves as a great social and cultural equaliser as backpackers, middle class Indians and sometimes even resort-dwelling tourists come together in the big melting pot that is the Indian railways.
Read MoreTrain travel in India: Part 1
Travel blogger Lavanya Ullas says no trip to India is complete without the often exhilarating experience of a train journey. Discover what it's like to get around India by train:
To give you a clearer picture about the scale of the railway network, it is the largest employer in the world and the fourth largest railway network in the world (following the US, China and Russia).
Read MoreImage of the week: Rajasthani kids, India
Our image of the week is of these cheeky Rajasthani kids in India, taken by Michelle Harvey
Remember to enter our Spice up September Sale! Save up to 15% OFF India, Nepal & Asia tours, if you book by 30 September 2011.
Trip of the week: Backroads of Rajasthan
Read MoreSpice up your life - our top three spicy cuisines
Victoria King is a student currently doing work experience at Gecko’s Adventures. She talks about the wonderful cuisines and spices of India, Nepal and Asia.
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Food and special cuisines are very important in the Indian lifestyle. Families pride themselves on serving the best food when they visit with friends and family.India Q&A with Steve Wroe
In a recent Facebook Q&A session, our fans jumped on board to ask India and Himalaya expert, Steve Wroe, their questions. Here are some of the highlights of our India chat, and stay tuned to see what they had in store for him regarding the Himalayas.
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