The beach offers a variety of activities to be enjoyed under the sun. This natural delight can provide you with a picturesque, relaxing setting to unwind, or a great access point to your favorite water sports. You can discover unique and colorful creatures while snorkeling in the sea, or get sporty and go surf the waves. Being a beach bum is always perfectly acceptable too - bring a book and find a relatively quiet beach for some much needed rest. Bringing the kids along? Most popular beaches have rental stands with chairs, boogie boards and more so you can keep everyone entertained and comfortable without having to pack extra gear....read more »
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Varkala
A famous beach resort, Varkala is a coastal town in Kerala adorned by beautiful soft sand beaches and fascinating architecture. One special amenity of Varkala is its beach cliffs which create natural water spouts and spas. Tourists to Varkala should che... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Aaron and EileenGoa
This Western Indian region, formerly a Portugese colony, is famous the world over for its electronic music parties and festive atmosphere. Besides the music, there are plenty of temples, forts and beaches to explore. Along with great food and friendly p... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler RomenaMumbai
Home to Bollywood, Indias version of Hollywood, Mumbai is almost overflowing with sights to see: fascinating culture, bustling city life and interesting landmarks. An abundance of outdoor markets and fine stores make this destination formally known as B... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Katja auf WeltreiseMahabalipuram
Mamallapuram is located on the coast of the Bay of Bengal, and was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its historic monuments. The most famous of the monuments is the Shore Temple. Tourists can not only visit the beautiful stone carvings, they can... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Beverley and JamiePalolem
The unspoiled, crescent-shaped beach of Palolem is one of the most enchanting vacation spots in India. Its gradual sea depth and gentle currents render the swimming very safe, and Palolem offers shack rentals for short or long-term stays. Tourist attrac... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler MIss_DramaticChennai
A unique experience awaits you in Chennai. The diverse mix of cultures and celebrations makes this a great destination year-round. From ancient temples and parks to sandy beaches and gardens, there is plenty to experience in this eclectic Indian city. read more »
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photo by Real Traveler LiinPondicherry
The tranquil city of Pondicherry, referred to fondly as “Pondy”, is the French Rivera of the east. This delightful seaside town offers restaurants that serve a blend of cuisines and wonderful shopping. Tourists can visit the popular Aurobindo Ashram or... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Jags & Sans TravelsThiruvananthapuram
Trivandrum is located on the southern tip of India and consists of a beautiful terrain of low costal hills. Tourists will never find themselves bored in this city with its never ending list of things to see and do. Visit the Napier Museum, the Zoologica... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Katja auf WeltreiseKochi
A lively seaside city, Cochin (or Kochi) is known as the "Gateway to Kerala" and is located on the south west coast of India. With a mix of cultures and a moderate climate, Cochin was an important spice trading area and continues to be a commercial cent... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler erinDiu
Find highlights on things to do and see in Diu shared by Real Travelers. Browse attractions, maps, travel guide information, and blogs. Price compare hotels, flights, and packages to Diu across multiple sites to help plan your trip. read more »
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I LOVE IT HERE!! | Dec 07 06'
So im sorry for not writing for ages but heres me starting again! will hopefully get my story updated soon but will try and at least not get anymor... Continue reading »
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Beaches, Fishermen, and Fish | Jan 25 07'
My trip to Varkala beach is a bit disorienting, at least the last part of it. I set off on the ferry (again with Viv and Gordon) from the ashram al... Continue reading »
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Cows on the Beach? | Mar 14 07'
So, I've taken to snapping pictures of my feet while in India. It seems that most of my time here is spent with them up, as I am relaxing on... Continue reading »
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Chilling in the sun | Jan 19 07'
"We just set off from the beach, holding our camera and valuables above our head and went for it."
Whoah, Goa. What a journey down there from Mumbai. Once we got to Margao (a small town halfway down Goa) we opted to get an Autoricksha... Continue reading »
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Goa: Palolem Beach | Jan 15 07'
"crescent shaped bay to find glistening water and coconut palms"
Arriving after a long train ride and trying to figure out which was the easiest way to get from Margoa train station to Palolem Beach, we opted to... Continue reading »
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Rajasthan: Jaipur & Pushkar
JaipurWe arrived into Jaipur as the sun was rising and took a rickshaw to the hotel Alex booked for us called Ganesh Hotel. It... Continue reading »
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The Last Day
Today is our last day of vacation. We woke quite early and got to see all of the river birds waking. This was especially fun... Continue reading »
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Kerala - The Beautiful Backwaters
Greetings from Kerala, southern India. We spent four days in Kerala. We travelled by train. I wasn't too impressed with some of the cl... Continue reading »
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End of the Earth
On to the rest of Kerala. I hired out a driver named Sanil, who was a real cool cat. He drove an old school classic cab, and... Continue reading »
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Curry for Christmas in India
Three weeks in India - and I really don't know where to begin. I saw so many things and had so many experiences it's hard to pick t... Continue reading »
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