Instagrammers Victoria Yore and TJ Drysdale are on a mission—to redefine travel photography. Through their drool-worthy posts from around the world, especially India, the couple is giving us major #wanderlust. Find out about their insightful journeys into the hinterlands of India, and why it is important to look past the stereotypes to feel the pulse of the country.
Q. What were your first impressions about India?
Exploring India has been a very special experience for us because everyone we met was so nice! From cab drivers, food hawkers, to the sta at the airport and hotels—everyone was really kind. We have travelled to many beautiful places before, but India easily tops the list. Yes, the big towns can indeed get quite chaotic—but we embraced this fact, and loved being one among the millions.
Q. Did you follow any dos and don’ts while travelling around the country?
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هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة March - April 2019 من Discover India.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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