India

Probably no other Indian state evokes as many associations as Goa: Hippie-paradise for centuries, drugs & loud psytrance parties, charter destination for Russians, escape for Israelis after the military, a place on the bucket-list of hedonists, yogis, healers and soul-searchers of all kinds. Goa is the end point of the legendary hippie trail on which we’ve been traveling for some time now. Most people have an opinion without ever having set foot in Goa, a reputation precedes a region. But what it’s really like in Goa? This blog invites you to experience Goa through our eyes as we spent 6 weeks there in winter 22.

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Our journey takes us further and further into the mountains of Himachal Pradesh to the remote Tirthan Valley and the backpacker-hangout Manali, where we make a spontaneous decision: We’re going to visit the mysterious Ladakh, a Mini-Tibet in the furthest north of India. Surrounded by the mountains of the Himalayas and Karakorum, the Buddhist culture has been preserved here in the far north of India on the border with Tibet and shapes the everyday life of the inhabitants. Monks in dark red robes murmur mantras to themselves in spectacular monasteries and we are right in the middle of it all, heading out into the wilderness for three days on a hike.

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We haven’t imagined the new start of our journey like this. After a lot of back and forth in hot and humid Delhi, it’s clear after a few days: We won’t be cycling for a while. We both feel low and it’s difficult to motivate each other. But the delicious Indian food and the magnificent Mughal buildings in Delhi & Agra can distract us for a while, but we long to be out in nature. Will everything work out at the last minute for us? Find out more about our first days back on the road in Delhi after our summer break.

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Mumbai is as colorful and bombastic as Bollywood films. It’s a rush of heat, it’s overwhelming, a lack of space and a city for the restless and the dreamers. Mumbai vibrates day and night and the metropolis of millions seems to have thousands of faces and contradictions at every turn. Mumbai is India in a kaleidoscope – the many facets of the country are reflected in this sprawling city with its typical Mumbai spirit, this wild energy. It’s quintessentially Indian and yet a city of the world. We have four days to explore the megacity and take you along.

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The fascinating Rajasthan is the largest state in India and known for its vibrant colors, magnificent forts & palaces and as the land of maharajas. Like kings, the maharajas lived in the individual cities in lavish palaces and with their own harem, richly decorated carriages, decorated elephants and camels and probably the one or other opium pipe. During seven weeks in winter 22, we travelled by bus, train, rickshaw, bicycle and on a camel through the colorful state and its fairytale scenery. We tell you what makes Rajasthan so special in our eyes and reveal our insider tips. Chalo!

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Nearly 33 million people live in Delhi between medieval buildings, hectic bazaars, modern office buildings and poor neighborhoods. Delhi is chaos and sensory overload and definitely not the ideal introduction to a trip to India. Moving through Old Delhi requires either a deeper inner calm, nerves of steel, or at least earplugs. It’s dirty, noisy, hectic, and the opposite of relaxing, and most people would probably escape as soon as possible, but we’re right in the middle of it, smiling contently.

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