Asia Travel Archives - Rachel's Ruminations https://rachelsruminations.com/category/travel/asia-travel/ Taking the road less traveled Tue, 23 Dec 2025 15:53:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Train travel in India: A step-by-step guide https://rachelsruminations.com/train-travel-in-india/ https://rachelsruminations.com/train-travel-in-india/#respond Sun, 13 Apr 2025 16:16:59 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=86125 Everything you need to know about train travel in India: how to book your tickets, finding the train and your place in it, about the different classes and some tips for the journey.

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]]> https://rachelsruminations.com/train-travel-in-india/feed/ 0 Traveling in India with ADHD https://rachelsruminations.com/traveling-in-india-with-adhd/ https://rachelsruminations.com/traveling-in-india-with-adhd/#comments Mon, 07 Apr 2025 10:10:28 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=86094 A personal account of my recent 2-month trip in India as a person with ADHD, plus some tips for traveling in India with ADHD.

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]]> https://rachelsruminations.com/unesco-sites-in-delhi/feed/ 1 A visit to Amber Fort outside of Jaipur, Rajasthan https://rachelsruminations.com/amber-fort-jaipur-rajasthan/ https://rachelsruminations.com/amber-fort-jaipur-rajasthan/#respond Sun, 16 Mar 2025 15:38:47 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=85936 Amber Fort outside of Jaipur is both a formidable fortress and an elegant palace. Read all about it here, with tips for visiting.

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]]> https://rachelsruminations.com/travel-xs-review-india-tours/feed/ 0 Havelis in Jaisalmer https://rachelsruminations.com/havelis-in-jaisalmer/ https://rachelsruminations.com/havelis-in-jaisalmer/#respond Thu, 27 Feb 2025 04:29:37 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=85938 Havelis are a form of architecture common in Rajasthan, but the havelis in Jaisalmer are particularly beautiful. Read about what makes them special and which to visit on your trip to Jaisalmer.

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]]> https://rachelsruminations.com/havelis-in-jaisalmer/feed/ 0 Agra UNESCO sites: Which should you visit? https://rachelsruminations.com/agra-unesco-sites/ https://rachelsruminations.com/agra-unesco-sites/#respond Sat, 08 Feb 2025 11:05:01 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=85858 All three UNESCO sites in Agra, India, plus one extra recommended thing to see, with advice for if you are short of time.

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]]> https://rachelsruminations.com/agra-unesco-sites/feed/ 0 A few days in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, India https://rachelsruminations.com/khajuraho-madhya-pradesh-india/ https://rachelsruminations.com/khajuraho-madhya-pradesh-india/#respond Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:23:32 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=85822 In a few days in Khajuraho, you can visit three great places: an outstanding UNESCO-listed historical site and two nature reserves. Includes advice for your Khajuraho trip.

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]]> https://rachelsruminations.com/promthep-cape-phuket/feed/ 0 The Bangkok National Museum: Art and history of Thailand https://rachelsruminations.com/bangkok-national-museum/ https://rachelsruminations.com/bangkok-national-museum/#respond Sat, 21 Sep 2024 12:27:01 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=85182 The National Museum Bangkok, housed in a former palace, holds a well-displayed collection of art and historical objects, many related to the royal family. It's worth a visit!

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