https://grrrltraveler.com A Female Solo Travel Blog | It's not a vacation until you survive it! Sun, 14 Sep 2025 11:53:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://grrrltraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/favicon.gif https://grrrltraveler.com 32 32 https://grrrltraveler.com/ultimate-guide-to-yoga-in-india/ https://grrrltraveler.com/ultimate-guide-to-yoga-in-india/#comments Sat, 28 Mar 2020 14:38:57 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=32125 Almost a year ago, I'd traveled to India. It was my second visit, but my first time exploring it through yoga. At the time, I wrote some light posts from a travel perspective, giving readers a brief peek into what it was like staying at a yoga ashram and getting my yoga teacher's certification at a school there. ]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/ultimate-guide-to-yoga-in-india/feed/ 21 https://grrrltraveler.com/7-ways-of-getting-around-india-in-a-day/ https://grrrltraveler.com/7-ways-of-getting-around-india-in-a-day/#comments Mon, 23 Oct 2017 12:48:23 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=54509   What are the best ways of getting around in India? Traveling India can feel like an adventure. India is unpredictable and you never know what to expect. Your bus might break down, your train is delayed, or you might book a ticket on an Indian sleeper bus and find a two person berth really...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/7-ways-of-getting-around-india-in-a-day/feed/ 3 https://grrrltraveler.com/decoding-indian-food/ https://grrrltraveler.com/decoding-indian-food/#comments Fri, 20 Oct 2017 11:32:46 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=54855   This post contains affiliate links. I highly recommend trip insurance on your adventures. Use this trip insurance finder tool to find an plan based on your budget! Check out affordable U.S. trip insurance. Sometimes, Indian food can be misunderstood.  When I lived in New York, I visited Little India in the East Village (and Queens)...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/decoding-indian-food/feed/ 16 https://grrrltraveler.com/how-to-apply-for-an-india-visa-for-us-citizens/ https://grrrltraveler.com/how-to-apply-for-an-india-visa-for-us-citizens/#comments Wed, 18 Oct 2017 12:28:55 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=54857   Traveling to India as a U.S. citizen has become more accessible post-pandemic, with streamlined visa processes. In this comprehensive step-by-step guide, I’ll walk you through the steps to show you how to get your Indian visa if you’re a U.S. citizen. Understanding the visa application process is essential for a smooth journey and with...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/how-to-apply-for-an-india-visa-for-us-citizens/feed/ 9 https://grrrltraveler.com/how-to-plan-your-first-trip-to-india/ https://grrrltraveler.com/how-to-plan-your-first-trip-to-india/#comments Fri, 13 Oct 2017 19:02:00 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=54774 India for Beginners: Planning your first trip to India? When planning a trip to India it’s easy to feel overwhelmed with a vast and diverse country like India. Many travelers don’t know where to begin their research or know where to go. This  India for beginners guide breaks down  India trip planning, my top 5...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/how-to-plan-your-first-trip-to-india/feed/ 11 https://grrrltraveler.com/indian-etiquette-things-to-know-before-you-stay-with-an-indian-family/ https://grrrltraveler.com/indian-etiquette-things-to-know-before-you-stay-with-an-indian-family/#comments Fri, 28 Jul 2017 07:23:49 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=51810   Staying with my Indian family in Varanasi, I couldn’t have asked for a more pleasant orientation into the inner workings of an Indian family. When I stayed with my India family I initially, did not know how to act around them . I did not know what was expected of me or where I...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/indian-etiquette-things-to-know-before-you-stay-with-an-indian-family/feed/ 23 https://grrrltraveler.com/packing-list-for-india-southeast-asia/ https://grrrltraveler.com/packing-list-for-india-southeast-asia/#comments Thu, 22 Jun 2017 13:01:03 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=48199 .  Namaste!  India can be a  challenging and complex country but also very rewarding once you feel like you’ve prepared for it. In this post, I share my India packing tips and essential packing list for India (and Southeast Asia). I am traveling to India for 30 days on an India e-Visa and it is...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/packing-list-for-india-southeast-asia/feed/ 10 https://grrrltraveler.com/guide-to-indian-train-travel-video/ https://grrrltraveler.com/guide-to-indian-train-travel-video/#comments Fri, 19 May 2017 06:11:47 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=50924   This post contains affiliate links. I highly recommend trip insurance on your adventures. Use this trip insurance finder tool to find an plan based on your budget! Check out affordable U.S. trip insurance. Train travel in India… traveling India, I take trains a lot. In this post, I share essential tips for traveling India by...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/guide-to-indian-train-travel-video/feed/ 8 https://grrrltraveler.com/top-5-travel-tips-for-india-surviving-indian-culture/ https://grrrltraveler.com/top-5-travel-tips-for-india-surviving-indian-culture/#comments Fri, 08 Jul 2016 02:46:30 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=48505   This post contains affiliate links. I highly recommend trip insurance on your adventures. Use this trip insurance finder tool to find an plan based on your budget! Check out affordable U.S. trip insurance.  India can feel like  challenging and dizzying place for travelers. It can feel chaotic.  This is an illusion. Media labels it as...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/top-5-travel-tips-for-india-surviving-indian-culture/feed/ 16 https://grrrltraveler.com/planning-a-trip-to-india-things-you-should-know/ https://grrrltraveler.com/planning-a-trip-to-india-things-you-should-know/#comments Sun, 19 Jun 2016 07:27:25 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=48504   Traveling to India soon? Is it your first time?… Traveling India can feel challenging for a first timer. Poverty, dirt, begging… are things you hear travelers warn others of.And it is true, but the pros can outweigh the cons and India is definitely an adventure that most do not regret. Here’s 18 Essential Things...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/planning-a-trip-to-india-things-you-should-know/feed/ 5