India is a land filled with multiple religions and a healthy dose of mysticism and it’s capitol is a melting pot where they all run across each other. Because of this, New Delhi is filled with Churches, Temples, Mosques, and Gurudwalla’s representing India’s wide range of religious beliefs. However, because Hinduism is still the countries’ largest religion, you’ll find many Hindu temples (from tiny single rooms to palace sized compounds) dedicated to the vast number of gods and deities they worship. There is one Hindu temple that stood out to me though, not just for it’s beautiful architecture but because it was built with a core principle in mind that was quite radical for it’s time. The Laxmi Narayan (Birla Mandir) in Delhi is the only temple in India you’ll find that was inaugurated by Ghandi for one reason, it’s open to every caste level and was not restricted to only Hindus.
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Taj Mahal – World’s Most Iconic Tribute to Love
Visiting the Taj Mahal was a dream of mine ever since I was a little girl. Being of Indian descent and being a staunch believer in fairytale love, the story of the world’s most iconic tribute to love captured my fancy from the moment I first heard it. The Taj Mahal was constructed to honor someone who would never be able to step foot in it. It was imagined by a man wrought with grief who then spent over 20 years fulfilling a dying woman’s wish. The immense beauty and brightness of the Taj Mahal is enough to leave anyone breathless. Standing here with my husband, completely solidified my belief that true love can make you move mountains. True love can outlast time. After seeing this amazing mausoleum, there was no question as to why it is considered to be the eighth wonder of the world. It was built to outlast time.
Kluane Lake a Natural Wonder of the Yukon – A Photo Essay
We had the pleasure of driving past the astounding Kluane Lake twice while on our journey from Florida to Alaska. We first drove past Kluane Lake (the proper order of the name) on the way up to Tok, Alaska during a mild snow storm. We then drove past the lake a second time on a beautiful , clear day on our way back out of Alaska. It was a little hard to believe that it was the same lake on the same stretch of road. Both times we found the lake absolutely stunning, and can see why it is a major attraction to visitors year round. I put together this short photo essay (with video) to share the natural wonder and beauty of Kluane Lake with the world.
Picture Perfect Waterfalls Across America – A Photo Essay
While traveling, there are a few things that I will absolutely make an unscheduled stop to see. Waterfalls are close to the top of the list. There is just something about the sound of water in motion that brings me in touch with mother-nature. The combination of beautiful scenery and the cleansing nature of water is a very strong draw for me. Here are a few pictures of my favorite waterfalls from across North America.
