Blog Posts for India

  • Saluting the sun in Udaipur

    By Sarah Yates on Mon, 30/04/2012 - 9:51am , 0 comments

    There are countless towns scattered throughout Rajhistan – exploring this Indian state is a journey in itself. No matter whether you spend five days there or 50, there is one experience you simply cannot miss. For me, Udaipur was the place.

    For you, who knows, maybe Jodhpur? Maybe Jaipur? Maybe all of them?

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  • World's most colourful cities

    By Kellie Bright on Tue, 13/03/2012 - 10:54am , 0 comments

    Sometimes when visiting a destination, it's the friendliness of the people that strikes you first. Other times it's the smells of food wafting through the air. And then it can also be something as brilliant and wonderful as the colours that will stay with you forever.

    We've listed five of the world's most vibrant cities, and a bit of history about how they came to look this way. Sure, there's still friendly people and great food, but it's the architecture that's going to leave you breathless.

    Jodhpur, India

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  • A recipe for the perfect Indian meal

    By Sarah Yates on Wed, 07/03/2012 - 4:36am , 0 comments

    Traveller Sarah Yates shares her how to guide for getting the most out of Delhi’s culinary scene when staying with a local family...

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  • The Barefoot Investor: Work anywhere with nothing but a laptop

    By Scott Pape on Wed, 22/02/2012 - 4:18am , 0 comments

    My trip around the world has left me restless, all because of what I experienced in Asia (and no, it wasn’t boozing with backpackers).

    In Bangalore, India, a tuk-tuk took me to a cafe off a dusty road that gave me a ringside seat to watch the mass of humanity parade past: cows, dogs, and no doubt several call centre salespeople rushing to get to work to cold call you in Australia.

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  • The Barefoot Investor: 5 ways to prepare for travel

    By Scott Pape on Fri, 20/01/2012 - 4:16am , 2 comments

    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....

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  • The story behind the images

    By Kellie Bright on Wed, 14/12/2011 - 10:50am , 0 comments

    Our very own Lilli Morgan held her first photo exhibition last week, with all proceeds going towards the Gecko's Community Trust. She framed over 20 pieces and also made some beautiful calendars and books which are all available to purchase (see below for details).  

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  • How to Find the Right Ashram for You

    By Kellie Bright on Wed, 30/11/2011 - 11:05am , 3 comments

    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.

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  • Weekly Wrap Up: 14-19 November

    By Kellie Bright on Fri, 18/11/2011 - 8:09am , 0 comments

    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!

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  • Plan Australia visit: Because I Am A Girl

    By Kellie Bright on Wed, 16/11/2011 - 3:22am , 0 comments

    Last week we were very honoured to have some ambassadors from Plan International visit the Gecko's offices.

    Plan is one of the oldest and largest children's development organisations in the world, and its Because I am a Girl campaign is helping the world to understand how gender inequality and discrimination affects girls in many societies.

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  • Train travel in India: Part 2

    By Kellie Bright on Thu, 03/11/2011 - 2:15am , 0 comments

    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.

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  • Train travel in India: Part 1

    By Kellie Bright on Wed, 02/11/2011 - 8:40am , 4 comments

    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).

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  • Image of the week: Banks of the Ganges, Varanasi

    By Kellie Bright on Fri, 14/10/2011 - 10:12am , 0 comments

    Our stunning image of the week was taken along the banks of the Ganges, Varanasi, by Natalie Neal.

    Here's some interesting facts about the Ganges:

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  • Image of the week: Rajasthani kids, India

    By Kellie Bright on Fri, 09/09/2011 - 9:36am , 0 comments

    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

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  • Spice up your life - our top three spicy cuisines

    By Kellie Bright on Mon, 05/09/2011 - 9:09am , 0 comments

    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.

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  • India Q&A with Steve Wroe

    By Kellie Bright on Wed, 24/08/2011 - 11:48am , 0 comments

    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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