Some people say that Sri Lanka is a simplified version of India or a first step towards experiencing India.
I disagree.
Completely disagree.
Before going to India, my friend and I received a lot of information and advice from various sources, which made us more cautious. During our trip to India, we encountered many surprising things and faced unforeseen challenges. However, these experiences made us appreciate the kindness of others even more.
In the 2017 S. Pellegrino Guide, two Indian restaurants were named in Asia's 50 Best Restaurants list, one in Mumbai and the other in New Delhi. Especially, The Indian Accent in New Delhi held the title of the number one restaurant in India on TripAdvisor for four consecutive years from 2014 to 2017. As a food lover, it is definitely a place worth visiting!
I really love curry, so I decided to take a cooking class in India to learn more about the spices. I ended up at a renowned cooking school called Saffron Palate in New Delhi. Even before I stepped into the kitchen, the garden filled with aromatic spice plants already relaxed me.
Is it safe for a girl to wait alone for a night train in India? Based on my three experiences, I would say, " It's relatively safe."
Getting lost in India for three hours gave me a deeper understanding of the wealth inequality in the country.
The Ganges River is the busiest river I have ever seen.
Before arriving at the "slums," I had a stereotypical impression that they were dirty, smelly, and filled with violence and negativity. However, after visiting the slum of Dharavi in Mumbai, my perspective changed completely.
On my first train journey in India, I traveled from Kochi to Goa, a trip that took over 15 hours in total. It made me realize that being born in Taiwan, an island nation, comes with its own convenience.
Kathakali, a traditional dance drama that has been developed for over 300 years in the southern state of Kerala, is one of India's four major classical dance forms. In the largest city of Kerala, Cochin, there are several highly-regarded theaters dedicated to preserving this cultural art form.