Adventure Travel Week
Destination: India
Book: Planes, Trains, and Auto-Rickshaws, A Journey Through Modern India (NEW July 2012) by Laura Pedersen
What is adventure travel? While there are many definitions and many degrees of adventure, surely most of us will agree that adventure means going beyond your comfort level. This week we will go on three very different adventures–India, Palestine and the Amazon.
When you are six years old, crossing the street alone is an adventure. When you are sixteen, driving across town can be hair-raising. The first time you leave your home country, going through customs or Passport Control can set your heart racing. Seasoned travelers demand a little more of adventure travel. For Laura Pedersen, who had some preconceived notions about travel to India, India definitely looked like an adventure. Continue reading Modern India Adventure