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Writer: goldenstateservicesj
goldenstateservicesj
Sep 1, 2023
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Hey guys 🙂 Here’s a list of all my posts, categorized for your convenience. Of course, there’s a “category” window in the side bar. But the purpose of this post is to make things simple and easy for you to check out my blog content 🙂

You may have noticed that I have added a few more pages to the existing ones. So now we have fourteen of them: Discover India, Ladakh & North-East India, India Travel Series, Discover Mexico, My Books, Discovering Mexico, Mexico: The Country, Its History & The Maya World, A Guide To Mexican Cuisine, The Blue-Eyed Prince of Natlife, My SPACEX Series, International History, Art & Culture, Food & Recipes, About Me and Contact Me.  Check them all, won’t you? 🙂

First, let me start with a tour of Incredible India 🙂


DISCOVER INDIA

The Republic of India is the most populated country in the world and also the world’s largest democracy. It is comprised of 28 states and 8 union territories which are divided into 6 major zones: North India, Northeast India, East India, South India, West India and Central India.

And guess what?

I have visited all 28 states of Incredible India… and 6 of the 8 union territories

A dream that I fulfilled way back in December 2015 🙂 Cool, huh? Thanks

The 8 union territories are Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu, Delhi (National Capital Territory), Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Lakshadweep Island and Puducherry (Pondicherry). Of them, I have yet to visit the beautiful islands of Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep. Maybe one day soon 🙂

Open the below links to read my stories of each state/ union territory. No link means that I have yet to post my story. It will happen soon, so keep visiting.

North India: Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab,Uttarakhand (Uttaranchal), Uttar Pradesh, and the union territories of Chandigarh , Delhi (National Capital Territory), Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. New Delhi is the capital city of India.

Eastern India: Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal and the union territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

Southern India: Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry (Pondicherry). Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka is known as the ‘Silicon Valley of India’ because it is India’s leading exporter in IT sector.

Western India:  Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and the union territories of Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli. Mumbai, the financial capital of India is the capital city of Maharashtra.

Central India: Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh

The following is the date-wise list of all my posts on India. Keep visiting for the latest 🙂

India

Discovering Kolkata , 25 Jan 2016

The Joy of Giving , 18 July 2023

Fond Memories of Tommy , 05 August 2023

WHY IS MY JOSHIMATH SINKING? ,  21 February 2024

I thought it important to highlight the stunningly beautiful regions of Ladakh and the North-East, so here’s a separate section for it 🙂

Ladakh & North-East India


Heaven on Earth – Ladakh

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Image courtesy: www.ladakhtravels.in

Rugged terrain, snow-capped peaks, clear blue skies, barren mountains, blue meandering rivers, lunar landscapes, unique culture…the list goes on and words fail to describe the sheer beauty of Ladakh.

Ladakh, the ‘Land of High Passes’ is a beautiful region located in the northernmost India. It was previously part of the strategically important Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir, where a hostile Pakistan has continued to encourage and indulge in cross-border terrorism since its separation from India in 1947. Hence the Indian military maintains a strong presence in the region. The disputed regions shown in the map are occupied by Pakistan (to the northwest) and China (to the northeast) although these originally belonged to India. Wars were fought with both countries over the disputed regions. Hence the Indian military keeps a strict vigil around the border region.

In 2019, both Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh were reorganized into two separate union territories of India.

The region borders the Kashmir Valley and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir to the west, Lahaul and Spiti regions of the alpine state of Himachal Pradesh to the south, Tibet to the east and the southwest corner of Sinkiang (or Xinjiang) across the Karakoram Pass in the far north. It is one of the most sparsely populated regions in Jammu & Kashmir and its culture and history are closely related to that of Tibet.

Leh is the district headquarters, 434 Kms from Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu & Kashmir and 474 Kms from Manali in Himachal Pradesh.

Intrepid travellers are attracted to its scenic beauty, rugged terrain, majestic mountains and the challenge of roughing it out. This is why Ladakh is a favourite with mountaineering enthusiasts. Due to its remote location and high altitude, it’s not suited for a quick holiday. Leh is situated at a height of 11,300 feet and it is crucial to get acclimatised to the thin air for at least a day or two before wandering around.

I visited this amazing region in 2010. During my trip, I also got the dreamy opportunity of visiting the Siachen Base Camp of Indian Army situated at the snout of the Siachen Glacier at a height of 12,000 feet above sea level. Civilians are usually not allowed to go beyond Panamik, a small village in the Nubra Valley famous for its hot sulphur springs. The strategically important Siachen Glacier is the highest and coldest battlefield in the world at an average altitude of 20,000 feet. In winter, the temperature dips to minus 60 degrees. The Base Camp also houses the Siachen Battle School, the world’s highest elevation military training academy, which trains soldiers in ice craft and other survival techniques before they start for their posts on the glacier. It was awesome 🙂

So, read my travel stories in this magical land “Heaven on Earth – Ladakh” to know a bit more about it 🙂

Ladakh

Pangong Tso , 07 Aug 2013

Tso Moriri , 23 Aug 2013

Nubra Valley , 30 Aug 2013

Leh, 03 Sep 2013


Amazing North-East India

North-East India map

Virgin, wild and untouched by modernizations… the least explored, most mysterious and one of the most beautiful regions of India…that’s the Northeast.

This amazing region of India comprises of eight contiguous states – Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura – each having its own culture and tradition. It is home for more than 166 separate tribes, some of them having migrated over the centuries from places as far as South-East Asia.

The region borders Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Tibet, China and Myanmar. Until a few years ago, this region was totally isolated from the rest of the country. The only route for any overland travel (roadways or railways) between this region and the rest of the country is through the Siliguri Corridor, a 20-km wide corridor of Indian territory between Nepal and Bangladesh. This corridor is the lifeline of the entire North-East.

I first visited this region in 2010, travelling with the Indian Army through Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur and Nagaland. In 2014, I travelled to Sikkim… and in 2015 to Tripura and Mizoram. I have posted my travel stories in each state and you can read them in the below links… enjoy 🙂

Northeast India

Manipur , 06 Sep 2013

Arunachal Pradesh , 14 Sep 2013

Nagaland , 26 Sep 2013

Assam , 02 Oct 2013

Meghalaya , 05 Oct 2013

Darjeeling , 14 Nov 2014

Sikkim – Pelling , 06 Dec 2014

Sikkim – Gangtok , 22 Dec 2014

Sikkim – Nathu La , 12 Jan 2015

Kalimpong , 18 Mar 2015

Tripura , 20 Feb 2016



And now… my travel series on India, which have been very well-received by my readers around the world 🙂

INDIA TRAVEL SERIES

India Travel Series

I have categorized each of the series region-wise, mentioning each state / union territory covered in it. Enjoy 🙂


North India

Ladakh

Ladakh


NEW DELHI, CHANDIGARH, PUNJAB & HIMACHAL PRADESH

Mcleod



Uttarakhand

UTTAR PRADESH



North-East India

MANIPUR, ARUNACHAL PRADESH, NAGALAND, ASSAM & MEGHALAYA

NE1



East & North-East India

WEST BENGAL & SIKKIM

Sikkim


WEST BENGAL, TRIPURA & MIZORAM

NE2



East India

JHARKHAND & BIHAR

Bihar Jharkhand



Central India

MADHYA PRADESH

MP



East, South & Central India

ODISHA, ANDHRA PRADESH & CHHATTISGARH

odisha chhattisgarh AP



South India

KARNATAKA

Karnataka



West India


MAHARASHTRA

GUJARAT & DIU

Gujarat


RAJASTHAN

Rajasthan





After discovering Incredible India, it’s time to discover another beautiful land, Mexico 🙂 Both countries share numerous similarities, most of which have been written about in my blogposts. So now, let me introduce you to México Lindo y Querido (Beautiful and Beloved Mexico) 🙂

DISCOVER MEXICO

Mexico states map

Mexico (México ‘meh-hee-koh’ in Spanish) or the ‘United Mexican States’ (its official name), is the most populous Spanish-speaking country and the second-largest Roman Catholic nation in the world. It enjoys a unique cultural blend of different indigenous cultures with colonial Spanish traditions and modern industrialization. The country is part of the North American continent and is located directly south of the United States. To the south-east, it is bordered by Guatemala and Belize. The Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea lie on the east coast, and the Pacific Ocean on the west and south. The  country extends all along the 3,100 km-long southern border of the United States, most of which is formed by the Río Bravo, a major river known as Rio Grande in the neighbouring country. For more on Mexico, open this link

Mexico has 31 states and a Federal District (Distrito Federal), where the capital, Mexico City, commonly called ‘DF’ (deh-efe) or “CDMX” (Ciudad de México, syoo-dahd deh meh-hee-koh) is located. Broadly, the country is divided into seven regions: North, North Pacific, Central Pacific, Central Highlands, Gulf Coast, Yucatán Peninsula, and the South.

And you know what?

I have visited 16 of the 31 states of México Lindo y Querido (Beautiful and Beloved Mexico). Open the below links to read my stories in each state. No link implies that I have yet to write about or visit that state. It will happen in the near future, so stay with me

North: Chihuahua, Coahuila, Durango, Nuevo León, San Luis Potosi, Zacatecas, Aguascalientes

North Pacific: Baja (ba-ha) California, Baja California Sur, Sinaloa, Sonora

Central Pacific: Colima, Nayarit, Jalisco (ha-lees-koh), Michoacán (mee-cho-ah-kahn)

Central Highlands: Guanajuato (gwah-nah-hwa-toh), Hidalgo (eeh-dahl-goh), Estado de México, Puebla, Queretaro, Tlaxcala, Morelos, and the federal district of Mexico City

Gulf Coast: Tabasco, Tamaulipas, Veracruz

Yucatán Peninsula: Campeche (cam-peh-cheh), Quintana Roo (keen-tah-nah Roh), Yucatán

South: Chiapas (chyah-pahs), Oaxaca (wah-ha-cah), Guerrero

The following is the date-wise list of all my posts on México, Lindo y Querido. Do keep visiting for the latest

Mexico

Buses in Mexico , 10 Jul 2012

Football in Mexico , 12 Jul 2012

Churros , 15 Jul 2012

Mexican Food Safari , 15 Aug 2012

Thank You, Felipe , 04 Dec 2012

Memories of Acapulco , 04 Feb 2013

Janitzio Island , 13 Feb 2013

Beautiful Morelia , 16 Feb 2013

Christmas in Mexico , 30 May 2014

Visit Chichen Itza , 12 Jun 2014

Journey Villahermosa , 18 Jun 2014

Rest In Peace, Jorge , 23 Nov 2019

The Joy of Giving , 18 July 2023



And now something special for space enthusiasts 🙂 On 01 January 2023, I published this 6-part series on SpaceX – the world’s leading aerospace company and manufacturer and space transportation company founded by American legend Elon Musk 🙂 Enjoy 😀

MY SPACEX SERIES


This section is on international history, art, culture and other related stuff… enjoy 🙂


INTERNATIONAL HISTORY, ART & CULTURE

The following is the date-wise list of all my posts related to this topic. Keep visiting and you will find plenty more of such insightful posts

Culture

My French Connection , 19 Aug 2013

Christmas in Mexico , 30 May 2014

Visit Chichen Itza , 12 Jun 2014

Discovering Kolkata , 25 Jan 2016

WHY IS MY JOSHIMATH SINKING? ,  21 February 2024

Mmmm… here comes the food section 😉


FOOD & RECIPES

Oh boy, have I got some really sweet and spicy posts for you! Try out my recipes, won’t you?

And don’t forget to share the result with me…Cheers 

Food

Churros , 15 Jul 2012

Mexican Food Safari , 15 Aug 2012

My Fussy Food Tales , 08 May 2014

Mexican Cuisine , 21 Jun 2014

Pinky Protein Balls , 10 Nov 2018

Vegetable Quinoa, 17 Nov 2018

To know about Mexico’s food history, detailed information on Mexican food & drink and a few recipes, open this link


Last but not least… here’s something about me 🙂


ABOUT ME

Welcome to my world

This is the place where you will find posts about Yours Truly. Trust me, most of them are very entertaining 😉 Well, I try to make them that way 😛

Go through the following list of posts, arranged date-wise, and you will find really interesting stuff.  There’s lots more to come, so do keep visiting for the latest posts

About me

A Doggy Tale , 14 Sep 2012

Thank You, Felipe , 04 Dec 2012

My French Connection , 19 Aug 2013

Nothing is impossible , 31 Mar 2014

Meet My Parents , 08 Apr 2014

My Fussy Food Tales , 08 May 2014

Guest Author Swarupa , 24 Nov 2016

Rest In Peace, Jorge , 23 Nov 2019

Defending Elon Musk , 06 Dec 2019

How Did I Fare , 01 Sep 2021

The Joy of Giving , 18 July 2023

Fond Memories of Tommy , 05 August 2023

WHY IS MY JOSHIMATH SINKING? , 21 February 2024


I hope you all are sharing my blog posts with friends and family. You can explore my older posts, or browse through the pages at the top. You know, I’d hate to think that you missed something 😉

By the way, did you know that my four ebooks are available right here on my blog? And that you can buy and download them within a few minutes with just a few finger taps? 😉 Please do so right away 😀

You can read my travel experiences and learn more about the many beautiful destinations in Mexico in my ebook (PDF format):

Discovering Mexico  US$ 16.97(or the equivalent value in your currency)

CLICK HERE TO BUY:   https://www.e-junkie.com/i/p6sy

To know all about Mexico, here’s my ebook (PDF format):

Mexico: The Country, Its History & The Maya World  US$ 7.97(or the equivalent value in your currency)

CLICK HERE TO BUY:   https://www.e-junkie.com/i/p6vh

For Mexico’s food history, detailed information on Mexican food & drink and a few recipes, buy my ebook (PDF format):

A Guide To Mexican CuisineUS$ 5.97 (or the equivalent value in your currency)

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If you love reading romance novels and are a big fan of Mills & Boon novels, you will love my romance ebook (PDF format):

The Blue-Eyed Prince of NatlifeUS$ 4.99(or the equivalent value in your currency)

CLICK HERE TO BUY:    https://www.e-junkie.com/i/pj1j

If you are a first-time visitor, I hope to see you again soon. Perhaps you might want to leave a like, comment, follow or hopefully all the three 😀

Remember, your feedback is highly appreciated. Your “Like” and comments are greatly valued. And let me tell you that I just love reading the warm words of appreciation that I receive for my work from my readers through the Contact Me Page 😀  So be generous with the feedback 😀

You can also connect with me on:

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Thanks for stopping by, I hope to see you back 😀 Till then, take care… cheers 😀


 
 
 

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