Agnes Simigh

Agnes Simigh

I studied Economics, but my interest in travel pushed me in another direction. Today I am a tour guide and travel writer, who is especially curious to discover places that seldom catch the attention of the media or are misrepresented. I want to inspire you to choose off-the-beaten-track destinations by sharing objective information. It is mainly the lack of information that keeps us away from incredible places.

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The Clean India Green India project: the largest toilet program in the world

It is unbelievable. The otherwise dirty cities of India, with garbage piling up everywhere, have become visibly cleaner. Plenty of new public washrooms have been built everywhere. The change is visible within only a few months. It seems that India is undergoing some huge transformation. But what happened actually? In 2014, Indian Prime Minister Narendra […]

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Heritage Hotels in India: Live like a maharaja in a royal palace

Indira Gandhi, prime minister of India, abolished the title and privileges of maharajas in 1971. Even without a title, most royal families are still wealthy and respected members of their local society. After the country’s independence in 1947, royal families struggled to cover the maintenance costs of the royal residences. They decided to convert them

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PHOOLAN DEVI: THE STORY OF THE FAMOUS BANDIT QUEEN

“I was treated like a dog, but I became a queen.” Phoolan Devi was married at the age of solely eleven when she had little idea what it meant. She was just needed as a maid for the house, nothing else. She was beaten, molested by her husband and many others for being just a

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FROM DELHI TO LONDON IN HOP-ON-HOP-OFF STYLE

Sounds like a crazy, life-changing experience! The longest bus tour in the world, from Delhi to London, is about to start in May 2021 (provided the health situation allows it). This one-way journey would work as an organized tour. Passengers buy a package that includes bus transport, admin fees, accommodation, meals, and tour guides at

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30 INTERESTING FACTS AND STORIES ABOUT INDIA

India is a country like no other. You cannot describe the smell, the noise, and the colors of this country. This is something you have to experience yourself. It is a far cry from any other Asian country. India makes an impact on you. It can mean a lifetime of love or discomfort. Whichever it

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THE HIGHLIGHT OF A VISIT TO DELHI: THE AKSHARDHAM TEMPLE

You must visit the Akshardham temple when you are in the capital of India. It is not a simple house of worship. It is a big cultural, spiritual, and entertaining complex. Indians usually spend the whole day here with their families. In 2007 the temple was registered in the Guinness Book of World Records as

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THE BEST MUSEUMS TO VISIT IN DELHI

Museums are an excellent way to get a better understanding of the local history and culture. Delhi is home to some of the best museums in India. I highly recommend visiting some of them if you have some extra time. The best two-week itinerary including the Golden Triangle The best museums to visit in Delhi

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WHERE TO GO SHOPPING IN DELHI – AVOID THE TOURIST TRAPS!

I made a comprehensive list of the best shopping places in Delhi with my local friend so that you can get the best deals and avoid tourist traps. Delhi has excellent markets and modern shopping malls too. If you have time, you can spend a whole day getting some great things from India. Things to

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THE BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN TWO DAYS IN DELHI (2022)

Delhi is a great city, where you could easily spend a week. The list of sights and activities is endless. But if you do not have so much time, here are some recommendation about the best places to visit in Delhi in two days. I’m an international tourist guide who has covered the Golden Triangle

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PLACES TO VISIT IN JAIPUR IN TWO DAYS

Jaipur, also called the Pink City, is one of the three cities of the “Golden Triangle” in India, next to Delhi and Agra. Jaipur is a less chaotic town with 3 million inhabitants. The attractions of Jaipur are relatively close to each other, but still, there are enough places of interest to spend two days

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