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Hippie in Heels is the go-to website for all things India related ever since Rachel started living there nearly two years ago. She left nursing to follow her dreams of living abroad after falling in love in Goa, and has since become a Thai masseuse. Rachel gives advice on the other 24 countries she’s been to as well as all the secret trendy places in India. Hippie in Heels is all about staying glamorous without spending a fortune to do so: she knows where to get the best massages, great salons and spas, and of course the hottest clubs from Europe to Asia and Africa.
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We asked her what are the 3 places every traveler must visit in India? Here is what she said.
#1 GOA
My favorite place not just in India, but anywhere in the world, is Goa. It’s not only my home for the last year and half, but it’s the place I met my boyfriend and got the most adorable dog. When you’re in Goa you feel like you’re on an island. Everyone is happy, life moves slow, and there is always something fun to do- even if it’s just relaxing at the beach.
#2 Hampi
It is a really neat place- it reminds me of the Flintstones. This UNESCO site is a mixture of giant mysterious boulders and hindu temples. It’s best not to go the hottest months. Rent a scooter and drive out to the lake to cliff jump and spin around in a traditional Karnatakan boat.
#3 Varanasi
The most intriguing city in India must be Varanasi. At the time I was there, I maybe wouldn’t have put it in my top 3 cities list, but looking back, it was THE experience of a lifetime. Varanasi is where sadhus hang on the holy ganges, covered in ashes, while over 80 bodies are cremated along the river each day. Tourists are allowed to watch the cremations, while the religious don’t just watch but take dips into the river to cleanse themselves of sins.
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