Posts by Benjamin Jenks

It's kind of a cliche that travel changes you but it's also true. India is so different than places in the West and for many people like me, it's been a very profound experience. Does India...

If you're like me, you're wondering what kind of travel insurance to get for a great price. I'm looking to buy a flight to Sri Lanka or Bangladesh for my upcoming visa run from India, so I did some...

I was recently counting up the days since I flew to India on a one-way plane ticket, and I've been reflecting on my experience in this beautiful country. As a foreign tourist, the Indians I've met...

Last December was my first Christmas while traveling in India and I was wondering whether I would find any celebrations. Does India celebrate Christmas? Yes, there are 28 million Christians in...

My first ride in an Indian taxi was... breath-taking to put it mildly. It was 4 AM. We were driving in the big city of Chennai, avoiding large buses and semi-trucks, dodging cows, and stopping to ask...

I'm sitting at a rooftop restaurant with a friend overlooking a beautiful mountain in India. The food is delicious. The sunset is perfect. The restaurant has a beautiful ambiance. However, one thing...