Sailing adventures of Captain Kirk, Heidi, Tosh & Tikka...

After touring South India and Goa, we were excited to continue our journey into North India and visit the Ganges River, affectionately known as Mama Ganga (Mother Ganga). According to Hindu mythology, the river is the celestial goddess Ganga, who descended to Earth to wash away humanity’s sins and is considered a living goddess. Today, the…

As we said goodbye to Kerala and South India, we had five days on our own before we’d meet up with our Athma Tour friends again in North India. So we decided to spend a few days visiting India’s smallest state, Goa, on the Arabian Sea. Why visit Goa? Because its cultural heritage is very…

Part 1: Why India? explains how our India adventure came about. In Part 2, we explored the state of Tamil Nadu with its towering Hindu temples. Now we’re continuing westward into the tropical state of Kerala, located on India’s southwestern Malabar Coast. Known locally as God’s Own Country, Kerala is celebrated for its high literacy…

If you’re just joining us, check out Part 1: Why India? to learn how this adventure came about. Our two-week tour of South India took us through the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. There are so many beautiful temples, shrines, and experiences to show and tell through both states, so we decided to create…

You Only Grow When You’re Pushed Beyond Your Comfort Zone When we told friends and family we were headed to India for an epic five-week vacation, many asked: “WHY visit India?” Sadly, some people may only think of the crowds, the slums, the garbage, and the smells…But India has SO much more to offer. India…