Anyone who has missed a flight knows that sinking sweaty-palm frantic feeling. But missing a flight at the airport in Delhi takes that fear to a whole new level. By Heather Newgen Even the most seasoned traveler can miss a flight. It recently happened to me in Delhi, India and it caused so much unexpected chaos that the American Embassy got involved. After a month of traveling I was ready...

After highly publicized reports of female sexual assaults in India, some are rethinking their travel plans, and even bowing out of their scheduled trips altogether in favor of less worrisome destinations. Traveling in India, like most developing countries, requires an increased sense of awareness and discretion. Women especially need to exercise caution, since it’s a common practice for men to ...

The Volunteering Solutions program in Delhi, India is highly unethical and I strongly advise against  working with the organization. By Heather Newgen I considered myself to be an experienced volunteer. I had one successful international volunteering trip under my belt, so why wouldn’t I know what I was doing? I was a “pro” now...