Posts by Benjamin Jenks

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...

Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you I will earn a commission if you click through and purchase. Before I came to India, I was wondering...

When I was preparing for my trip to India the first time, I was curious about what I should wear. I knew it was hot here and I wanted to bring a hat, but I also didn't want to look out of place, so I...