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I had the pleasure of making a clay vase with Arun, who comes from a family of pottery makers. The clay comes from the local rice paddies and it only took 10 minutes to make my handmade souvenir. I love it here 💕#kerala #incredibleindia #responsibletravel #thisissustainable #nochemicalsadded Thank you for the video @kaviarasanmunnar 🙏

Take more chances. Dance more dances. #kumarakom #kerala #incredibleindia

Namaste from the back waters of Kumarakom #sunsetcruise #kerala #incredibleindia 🇮🇳

I got myself a handwoven #Banarasi #silk #sari from a cooperative in Varanasi where local families handcraft designs from memory using old school looms. It takes up to 15 days to a month (and sometimes even six months) to complete, as a single sari is approximately 6 meters in length. #incredibleindia #thisissustainable

My mom and I visited @sheroes_hangout in #Agra - a cafe & restaurant solely run by survivors of acid attack. We were blown away by the resilience and beauty of these strong women. We were touched by and truly inspired by their strength. Thank you ladies for not hiding in the shadows and for sharing your stories. Your voice matters and we (both women & men) NEED to speak out and support all initiatives to end abuse once and for all 💪🏻 #stopacidattacks #thisissustainable #sheroes #incredibleindia

Paying my mother back for putting her through 24 hours of labor by bringing her to the #TajMahal 🇮🇳This token of love was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan (reigned from 1628 to 1658), to house the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal 💕 The Taj Mahal complex is believed to have been completed in its entirety in 1653 at a cost estimated at the time to be around 32 million rupees, which in 2015 would be approximately 52.8 billion rupees (U.S. $827 million). Dear god, that’s an expensive tomb 😬 #sevenwondersoftheworld #unescoworldheritage This is just the beginning of this #extendedbirthdaytrip through #incredibleindia 🇮🇳 Thank you @travelwithus_india & @oberoihotels for the excellent view and the pre-dinner show 🙏 #grateful

Exploring the Qutub complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Mehrauli area of Delhi, India. 🇮🇳 This is the oldest surviving mosque complex in the subcontinent. One of its structures is Qutub Minar (built around 1192), a 73-meter tall tower that contains a spiral staircase with 379 steps. Unfortunately we couldn’t climb up and down the steps due to an accident in the 80’s yet it’s such an honor to walk through these hauntingly beautiful grounds full of Muslim and Hindu history and also be asked to be in photographs and selfies with locals here! At first I thought I was being asked to take their photo but to my surprise, I was invited to be in the photo! From all the good mornings and friendly hellos from passing strangers, all the people here have been incredibly warm and inviting, it’s truly an #incredibleindia 💕#qutubminar #unescoworldheritagesite #delhi

Delhi is #magical ✨I feel transported into another world 🌍- a cacophonous mix of sounds, colors, smells and faces. It’s my first time in India 🇮🇳 and I feel truly blessed to be able to share this experience with my mother. Thank you @travelwithus_india for putting this together for us! I am ever so #grateful to finally be exploring the #incredibleindia

So blessed to be able to spend her special day here in #Bangkok 💕Happy birthday, mommy! Wishing you health, happiness and a long life. I love you 😘

I feel so blessed to be able to see some of the most beautiful #ecoresorts in the world. This definitely tops the list. With a strong focus on sustainability, the villas are made of recycled materials, water is reused, organic materials are composted and cooking oil is repurposed into fuel, electricity is derived from solar panels. Wellness, relaxation, health, yoga and meditation is also central to your stay. Great food, great life. Not a shabby way to spend a weekend #kohkood #ecoresort #sonevakiri #villa8 #thailand #offthebeatenpath #thisissustainable

Being in #Bangkok is like visiting a former lover - so familiar yet so different after all these years. 💕It feels so good to be back in my hometown. I’m remembering my roots at this beautiful oasis in the middle of the concrete jungle. Thank you #thesiamhotel for your hospitality. I am #grateful ✨

Southeast Asian heat, bring it on 🔥Happy International Women’s Day to all the fearless females out there #strongwomenlifteachotherup #internationalwomensday

Cé la vi #singapore

Day 1 😍 #singapore

She threw it right at me! 💐 Thanks @anisosa for the flowers 🌸 🌺 and for having me at your beautiful wedding celebration 🍾Congratulations 🎉 #happywedding #beautifulbride #caughtthebouquet

Missing all this blue & green and the island adventures with these awesome ladies 💕 Thank you for the memories and for the fab first time in #turksandcaicos 😘@whitneyskye89 @ilanasilverman @luxe_traveler @ajkorey @marleythegibbon @elleneparker @sammysomeplace @lauraaaak44