Lauren on the ladies’ line at Raj Mandir | Photo by Todd Berman Jaipur is a madhouse. Walking a kilometer can take an hour in this small (by Indian standards) Rajastani city as you step out of the street to…

Chaos on the train to Ranthambore, India | Photo by Lauren Girardin When you travel through a well-trod area like Rajasthan, India, you sometimes feel like you’re on a route that follows a checklist of the top things to see…

When you travel for a long time, it’s easy to forget that back at home, life goes on without you. Life also stops too, without regard for how far apart you are from your family. A Long Awaited Return |…

Diwali ferris wheel in Udaipur, India | Photo by Lauren Girardin “Rides and attractions! Non-stop action! Folks, animals, fireworks too. It’s the single most fun thing you can do!!” This hokey siren song got stuck in my head during Diwali,…

If you’re looking for that perfect something to get for anyone who travels – ever – after five months of round-the-world escapades, these are the seven items in our backpacks that Todd and I couldn’t do without: The wonders of…