Culture
Mirror mirror on the wall: the Sheesh Mahal is the fairest of them all
In the 16th century, the general of Akbar, Maan Singh, built a fort around a city which he later ruled. The city became named Amer. ... Read More
The Street Sweepers of Jaipur
Three women in bright Sari's take photographs with tourists and (more…) Read More
Perceptions of Modesty in a Changing Jaipur
Jaipur is a city that exists on the precipice between old and new. Just one of the many ways this manifests is in the perceptions ... Read More
To Tip Or Not To Tip
For many western travellers the idea of begging is a foreign practice. Whilst exploring the beautiful temples and forts in India travellers may be ... Read More
The Cracks in ‘Gem City’
The scams that undermine Jaipur's gem production trade. How local street sellers use the popularity of Rajasthani gems in an attempt to exploit tourists. (more…) Read More
Interacting With Street Performers – Radio Package
"We have a lot of poverty in the streets, and a lot of people need the money - especially if they can make easy money ... Read More
The Amber Fort of Marble
If you look up towards the hilly mountain tops in Jaipur, you will stumble across the winding, great walls that lead to Amer Fort. Read More
Rich in Age and Rich in Culture
India’s home of culture, Jaipur, has become the perfect destination for middle to senior aged travellers as the city is abuzz with life and filled ... Read More
When tourists become the attraction
Jaipur is home to many insta-worthy sights but Indian tourists are coming to the Pink City for more than pictures with the brilliant architecture, ... Read More
Children of the Landfill
Jakarta is home to over 450,000 trash pickers. Trash pickers, or Pemulung as they’re known in Indonesia, live on and around overflowing landfills and dump ... Read More
The dark bird of Indonesia
There are countless breeds of poultry across the world but none quite like the completely black Ayam Cemani. The chickens' striking black appearance has given ... Read More