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A Long Journey into Bengal | Dec 26 07'

by Ian and Magda a 35 year old male traveling as a couple from United States, on vacation in Kolkata

We slept through most of the train ride, but it was still a very long, tiring trip. Kolkata has the reputation as the friendliest city in India and... Continue reading »
A Time of Growth (Part 1) | Feb 12 01'

by oakranch a real traveler, on vacation in Kolkata

It has been about a week since my last entry. You can imagine that a lot has taken place since then. I will not be able to stress to you enough in... Continue reading »
A Time of Growth (Part 2) | Feb 14 01'

by oakranch a real traveler, on vacation in Kolkata

Besides the volunteering we have been doing which I mentioned in the last entry, there are other things worth mentioning. We have been living a... Continue reading »
A sticky situation in Kolkata | Jul 09 08'

by Kame and Matt a traveling as a couple from Chevy Chase, on vacation in Kolkata

Following the Ganges river downstream, we jumped on yet another overnight train and arrived in Kolkata with 6 hours to kill before our flight to Ba... Continue reading »
A taste of Bengal | Jan 24 09'

by Helen Pattison a 31 year old female traveling as a couple from London, on vacation in Kolkata

After our trek we took advantage of the welcoming atmosphere of the Dekeling Guesthouse. The weather had become more foggy during the mornings so w... Continue reading »
Always New and Exciting | Nov 21 05'

by Jessica a 23 year old female, on vacation in Kolkata

"Once in a lifetime"

Got a late start today, that happens when you get in so late. After we got up and dressed we talked to Masangi and Maengi and then waited for Masan... Continue reading »
Attack on the Senses | Nov 23 08'

by Shannyn & Gary a traveling as a couple from London, on vacation in Kolkata

"Our first impression of Calcutta was that its a mix between a garbage dump, a sewer and a bomb site!!"

After an extremely long flight we arrived in Calcutta (now officially called Kolkata). We boarded an ambassador taxi and headed straight to Sudde... Continue reading »
British India... | Feb 09 07'

by digitalgypsy a female from Mexico City, on vacation in Kolkata

"step into the glorious past..."

Llegue por la mañana despues de mas de 12 horas de viaje por tren desde Varanasi... A una amiga le habian recomendado tomar el ferry frente a la e... Continue reading »
Calcutta | Mar 26 06'

by Peter and the Woolf a 30 year old traveling as a couple from Edinburgh, on vacation in Kolkata

"The mission"

We arrived in Calcutta at about 9am on the overnight train from Varanasi. Instead of being surrounded by touts on the platform, we were greeted by... Continue reading »
Calcutta | Nov 25 07'

by dungroovin a 52 year old male traveling as a couple from Portsmouth, on vacation in Kolkata

Just a week or so left in India. We've got tired now of the constant stink and hassle. All the little things that were quite endea... Continue reading »