Slow Travel

Exploring India's music through a curated spotify playlist.

Discover the tradition of mehndi (henna) in India, an art form rooted in ritual, patience, and connection. From weddings to everyday moments, explore how this fleeting adornment offers a deeper way to experience culture through travel.

In Jaipur, India blockprint is ubiquitous in every street-side market. However, the hand block production itself isn't obviously front and center. It's there if you know where to look, however. In Sanganer, outside Jaipur, long tables, trays of dye, and tacks of carved wooden blocks worn smooth from use are not far away at all, if you know where to look. It’s easy to think of block printing as decoration, just another pattern on cloth, but that’s really the end of the story

An unfolding conversation over mehndi about the lives of Rajasthani widows and the textiles that support them.

India Slowly: Observations on slow travel in India

Small group travel in India that goes beyond the expected: exploring how access, relationships, and timing create experiences you can’t simply plan.

Thoughtful travel in India isn’t about unlimited access. A reflection on being invited into artisan spaces, meaningful experiences, and knowing when to step back.

Just outside Jaipur, handmade paper is still made from cloth, water, and time. A look inside the workshops of Sanganer and the craft that continues quietly.

Textiles aren't just decorative, they're life.

Pre-internet, my Lonely Planet and Rough Guides to India were worn out, stained, and page torn. I even ripped out particular pages to take with me when I traveled! Thankfully, travel has become more accessible than ever, thanks to the wealth of information available online. Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or embarking on a round-the-world adventure, having reliable travel guides and websites (and ebooks and PDFs, oh my!) at your disposal can make all the difference

Backpacking, travel evokes a gap year, freedom, youth, adventure and local experiences. It's a classic mode of travel, and long associated with budget-conscious adventurers willing to rough it out. However, a new trend has emerged in recent years, blending the thrill of backpacking with a touch of luxury and modernity. Enter flashpacking, a concept that offers a unique twist to traditional backpacking. Intrigued? Read on... Defining flashpacking: A fusion of backpacking and

India may seem daunting, but don't negate the incredible rewards of this diverse county

Four of my favorite travel planning apps

Overcoming the challenges of overtourism

How to harness heritage travel with meaningful experiences and engaging with culture.

It should be a no brainer, right? Packing for a developing country can be a challenge, but these simple tried and true reminders work.

I didn't expect to bump into history when I took a workshop in Sanganer, India. The real experience of travel are in the in-between spaces.

Sometimes it's good to take India slow. A change of plans can lead to the best experiences which is what happened during our time at Khatu Haveli in Jaipur.