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The last part of my inspiring south India backpacking trip left me in the middle of the largest and craziest city in India – Mumbai (British ex-name Bombay). The setting for one of my favourite books, Shantaram, I got to experience eating at Leopold’s café, visiting the elegant Taj Hotel, […]

Leaving on a Train

2 Jan, 2013 in India tagged awakening / Bombay / India / Jagriti Yatra / journey / Mumbai / train / Trip by thealexanderharmsen

“Shit…I do not have a valid ticket for this train” – my thoughts as I looked up at the sheets hanging up on the wall of the Amritsar Train Station. I had bought a ticket but was still number 3 on the waitlist for the way back: 9 hours to […]

Stealing a Train

19 Oct, 2012 in India tagged Amritsar / choices / India / ticket / ticket checker / train / train cars by thealexanderharmsen