How to See Delhi and Agra in 2 Days

Two days gave us enough time to visit the Taj Mahal and get a good introduction to Delhi.

We did this trip with our 4-year-old, using private drivers and guides for both sightseeing days. We spent our first day in Agra, then explored Old and New Delhi on our second day before our 1 a.m. flight.

Taj Mahal during our two-day Delhi and Agra trip

Day 1: Delhi to Agra

We drove from Delhi to Agra for the Taj Mahal, the main reason we’d added Agra to our short India trip.

Seeing it in person was one of the highlights of our time in India. We explored the grounds with our guide and had time for photos before continuing through Agra.

After the Taj Mahal, we visited Agra Fort. The huge complex of walls, courtyards and historic buildings gave us a very different experience from our morning at the Taj Mahal.

We made a few more stops around Agra before driving back to Delhi that evening.

Keeping our hotel in Delhi made the overnight simple. We returned to the same hotel and started our Delhi sightseeing the following morning.

Agra Fort during our day trip from Delhi

Day 2: Old and New Delhi

Our second day covered both Old and New Delhi.

One of our favorite parts was riding a bicycle rickshaw through Old Delhi and Khari Baoli spice market. Riding through the busy streets gave us a completely different view of the city from the monuments we’d been visiting.

From there, we continued around Delhi with our driver and guide.

Our stops included Humayun’s Tomb and India Gate, along with other sights across the city.

We reached the Lotus Temple late in the day and didn’t make it inside. If going inside is important to you, schedule it earlier in the day.

Our flight left at 1 a.m., so we were able to use the full day for sightseeing.

India Gate during our one-day Delhi itinerary

Traveling With a 4-Year-Old

Our daughter came with us for both full sightseeing days.

Having a private car worked well because she could sit, snack and rest between stops. We could keep sightseeing while giving her breaks during the drives.

The driver handled transportation between attractions, while our guide took us through the places we visited. That setup worked especially well with only two days available.

Our 2-Day Delhi and Agra Route

Day 1: Delhi ? Taj Mahal ? Agra Fort ? additional Agra stops ? Delhi

Day 2: Old Delhi ? bicycle rickshaw ? Khari Baoli spice market ? New Delhi sightseeing ? airport

The two days felt very different. Agra gave us the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, while Delhi gave us historic sites, markets, busy streets and the rickshaw ride through Old Delhi.

For our complete route, individual stops and more planning details, read our Delhi and Agra 2-Day Itinerary on SheRoamsMiles.

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We Flew By Helicopter, Then Went Dog Sledding

Most people picture Alaska dog sledding as a winter thing — dark skies, snow up to your knees. We did it in the middle of summer, after a 15-minute helicopter ride over the Chugach Mountains, on a glacier most travelers never set foot on.

We flew out of Girdwood with our 4-year-old, landed on Punchbowl Glacier, met a team of sled dogs and puppies, and got to drive the sled ourselves.

dog sledding in alaska

Getting There Is Half the Experience

After check-in and a safety briefing (no backpacks allowed), we boarded the helicopter. The 15-minute flight over glaciers and snowfields was worth the trip before we’d even seen a dog.

Meeting the Dogs

Once we landed, we had time to wander the camp — meeting dogs, holding puppies, sliding down a small glacier hill — while another group took their turn. Our daughter didn’t need constant entertainment; the dogs and snow did the job.

One detail that stuck with us: the dogs were loud and excited right up until the sled started moving. Once running, they went almost silent, all business.

Driving the Sled

We got to drive, not just ride. The sled portion lasted about 15 minutes — short, but only one piece of a bigger day that included the flight, the landing, and the dog camp.

Can Young Kids Do This?

Our daughter was 4, and it worked for our family — though I wouldn’t use her age as a blanket answer for every child. This involves getting in and out of a helicopter and walking on uneven snow, so a child’s comfort with those things matters more than their exact age. There are also weight and physical requirements for the helicopter, worth checking in advance.

What It Costs

This isn’t cheap. It runs seasonally (mid-May through August), with prices varying by date — worth checking current rates directly. What justified the cost for us: the full combination of helicopter flight, glacier landing, and real time with a working dog team, not just fifteen minutes with huskies at ground level.

Worth Knowing Before You Book

  • Arrive early for check-in.
  • Dress for the glacier, not for Girdwood — conditions on the ice differ from sea level.
  • Backpacks usually aren’t allowed on the helicopter.
  • Weather can cancel or delay flights — don’t schedule this for your last available day.

Was It Worth It?

Yes, and I’d book it again. It wasn’t the sled ride alone — it was the whole sequence, done as a family, with a 4-year-old along for every part of it. Real dogs, real snow, no engine noise once you’re on the ice.

This post was written by SheRoamsMiles.com, a family travel site sharing firsthand guides for ambitious trips with young kids. Read the full breakdown of cost, requirements, and booking details on glacier dog sledding in Alaska.

Worrysome to Worryless

There are a lot of things which we do not expect but it’s really happening in us. Yes, accepting it can be very hard and painful. Things that you didn’t imagine that you will also experience. I have encountered a lot of cancer patients/client in my everyday work as claims representative but never in my mind that my father would be a victim also with this monster cells. I have comforted all of them with encouraging words but when it comes to myself I realized that it so hard to deal with it. I feel so depressed upon knowing that my father has a stage 2 gastric cancer. It seems that our world has shaken. Tears is the only way to express how we feel inside. It’s so hard. After 23days in the hospital my father was discharged already and is now recovering at home. It is so painful to see that he is losing weight but I know he will be ok and regain his strenght soon. We trust God for everything. He already been with us since from the first day until now and He will be with us always in this difficult journey. His words are the only anchor that we hold on. Papa please know that we are with you in this battle and we will do everything we can to bring your energy back. Just keep on holding on to God’s promise that He will never leave us nor forsake us.

The Ballard Attraction

The Ballard Attraction


When you plan on traveling to a new city, you are probably planning an itinerary full of famous tourist attractions. During my pre-travel research, I’m always on the hunt for hidden secrets within the city, and my trip to Seattle, Washington was no exception. There are plenty of beautiful places to go while visiting sunny Seattle, like the Space Needle or Pike Place Market. The space needle was really interesting, I learned a lot of facts that I learned from my science and physics tutor back home applied to real life.
But you cannot miss my favorite attraction: North West Market Street in the downtown Ballard neighborhood.
Some cities have famous streets, but I’m glad this isn’t one of them. Seattle is well-known for the hip downtown scene, but Ballard seems to have its own young, zesty atmosphere. North West Market Street runs right through the heart of Ballard, where all the delicious restaurants and steamy coffee joints serve hundreds of smiling people daily, people who are out and about all hours of the day. All the condos that line the street are sleek and modern, all the shops are hip and cool, and all the people are beautiful and stylish.
Continue west at the intersection of North West Market Street and 15th Avenue North West, and you will be strolling right past some of Seattle’s finest historical architecture. Not to mention some of my personal favorite small businesses I’ve ever been to. The Golden Beetle is warm and classy (though a tad spendy), but serves the best mediterranean food I’ve ever had. Another adorable bar found on Market Street is called Ocho on the corner of 24th Avenue, where tapas and good company collide. In the morning, after a fu nurse mild hangovers at Ballard Coffee Works because they have large windows and outdoor patio to enjoy.
If you appreciate the taste of fresh fish, give Billy Beach Sushi and Bar a try, where you can watch expert chefs prepare delicate sushi art right in front of you. I spent a total of ten days in Seattle, and I ate dinner here twice! The prices are reasonable and I am a sucker for food with fins.
While you are staying the weekend in Ballard, you will be missing out on pure culture if you don’t attend Ballard’s Sunday farmer’s market. Just off of Market Street, the farmer’s market stretches for blocks as locals pick up their fresh food for the week. It’s become as common a date as going out on Friday night. Couples take their dogs for long walks, families spend quality time together, and others just enjoy the outdoors.
One more place Ballard inhabitants enjoy the outdoors is the best attraction in all of Seattle called Golden Gardens park. A long stretch of curvy beach, this beautiful piece of land looks out across crystal clear lake and picture perfect mountains. There is also a small pavilion near the entrance that sells hot dogs and ice cream, classic picnic foods. If you’d rather sit down and eat, you could grab a bite at the marina’s restaurant (that also sells yummy ice cream).
I loved North West Market Street because I felt like the area was a perfect representation of Seattle’s high-class tastes, and was only minutes from the main downtown area. You can easily hop any bus line and go in any direction. While staying in Ballard, I took a beautiful day trip Bainbridge via ferry, which was less than an hour commute each way. If you decide to stay in Ballard, the entire Seattle metro area is within reach.
Part of the joy of traveling is being a tourist and seeing city landmarks because they are all famous for their own reasons. I always visit the popular tourist destinations when I travel. There’s usually at least one that attracts me to the city in the first place. They are always great and enjoyable, but nothing beats finding local hotspots where the true colors of the culture shine. My trip highlights always end up being something I never planned on doing, something that Google could never prepare me for. And that’s really what traveling is all about, having unforgettable experiences that shake your inner fibers and widen your perspective. If you didn’t have at least one epiphany while living out of a suitcase, then you missed out on a truly unbelievable opportunity.

Best Beaches of Hawaii

Best Beaches of Hawaii

If you ask any lover of the golden sands to name any spot where the land meets water to perfection on the stunning island of Hawaii, then more often than not the answer will differ from person to person like the ever changing tides. As luck would have it, Hawaii is blessed with an abundance of water bodies, thereby resulting in a beach to cater to any whim whatsoever.From the turquoise bays to the shell covered swaths of surf and sand, the beaches of Hawaii are not all created equal. So start planning your tropical getaway to this exotic island destination by visiting these best beaches in Hawaii and staying in a rental house in Hawaii.

Waipio Valley Beach, Big Island

Though this is one of the most inaccessible stretches of sand out of the huge numbers present in Hawaii, it is well worth the effort. To get to this piece of paradise in Waipio Valley, one has to drive down an extremely narrow and treacherous road, which is very steep in most places to get to the beach. However, once you have managed to clear these hurdles, an absolutely breathtaking area of a mile long volcanic sand beach unfolds before your eyes. Set against the backdrop of a rainforest and a 2000 feet high cliff, if the sights of this scenic place do not enthrall you, the nearby Waiulili and Kaluahine waterfalls surely will.

Secret Beach, Kauai

Almost everybody loves the resort studded beaches of Hawaii, but they are all crowded and far from tranquil. If it is solitude and serenity you are after, head to the secluded half mile stretch of sand known as Secret Beach. Though officially known as Kauapea, the beach got its name due to the far off location between Kilauea point and Kalihiwai bay. Not only is this place way off the tourist track, it can only be reached by hiking past a rocky and unmarked trail. Once there, visitors are rewarded with cascading waterfalls, lush green forests set against a backdrop of jutting red cliffs.

Ko Olina Beach, Oahu

Located on the western part of Oahu, this beach is a great draw with families with children.The waters are clear blue and shallow, making it a sheer delight for the little ones to wallow in. Once the kids have had their fill of the water, they can head with the adults to the adjacent theme destination of Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa, which has been garnering top awards for being the most family friendly resort in the whole of Hawaii for a number of years.

Waimea Bay Beach Park, Oahu

This famous beach, though set in the northern and under developed region of Oahu, is famous the world over for surfing. Here in Waimea Bay, in the four months from November leading to February, some of the most inspiring giant swells occur, which draw professional surfers in their thousands to this beach. Waimea beach, along with the neighbouring Sunset and Ehukai beach, play host to some of the top most surfing events anywhere on earth. There are plenty of quality resorts and hotels nearby, where one can opt to stay in order to be near the action at all times.

Polihale State Park, Kauai

This seventeen mile stretch of sand on the windswept western shore of Kauai takes some getting to, but once your SUV has managed to take you over the bumpy roads and never ending sand dunes, a truly magical beach awaits the visitor. Such iconic landmarks of Hawaii like, Niihau, the forbidden island, and the Napali cliffs are easily visible from here. Adventure seekers, providing they have a permit, have the option of camping on this remote and peaceful beach.

Poipu Beach Park, Kauai

Another beach in Hawaii which attracts families and kids in large numbers because it is protected from the sea.The waters here are perfect for people learning to swim, and a lifeguard is present on all days for the safety of everyone. This sunny south shore is a haven for surfing and snorkeling or just frolicking in the water as well, apart from other outdoor activities.

Waikiki Beach, Oahu

Situated in Oahu, Waikiki Beach is known the world over for its location and the numerous activities on offer.This two mile stretch of sand has a vast number of facilities nearby like, hotels, bars and other beach attractions. Some of the popular activities on Waikiki include, boating, swimming, surfing, canoe and catamaran rides. The beach boasts of breathtaking views of Diamond Head and the welcome statue of Duke Kahanamoku. The total beach area of Waikiki, in fact, comprises of three other beaches altogether, namely, Fort DeRussy, Queen Surf and Kuhio beach.

Hapuna Beach, Big Island

Situated just north of Kona, Hapuna Beach is a big hit with vacationers for a number of reasons. The waters along this long stretch of sand are not only crystal clear, but the conditions for swimming and snorkeling are unparalleled. The surroundings are lush green and the beach is quite expansive, thereby allowing for plenty of room for the open air activities.

Whether you are after a high octane surfing adventure or just a romantic sunset view with your partner, the beaches of Hawaii are a true paradise in their own right. For the discerning beach goer there is even more to explore aling the 112 miles of the coastline of Hawaii.

Breastmilk is the Best


“Breastfeeding while onboard despite having air sickness”

 

I still have one more week to express and store breastmilk for my baby before going back to work. I have ambivalent emotion and I wish to have more time. Indeed, Time flies so fast when you’re enjoying! I wished I had pumped more milk and occupied the freezer but I will make use of my remaining time to pump more so I can extend my breastfeeding journey. With breastfeeding, aside from its nutritional benefits that my baby gets, it is also a big help for us in our budgetting. These are just two of the major benefits of breastfeeding.

I have read one statement that I like so much and wished that every mother will take it as a serious one. “ Your baby deserves the best, give them your breast”. To be honest, I feel so sad seeing mothers who are able to breastfeed and yet chose to bottlefeed their babies. It’s ok for a working mother like me who can’t sustain a 6months pure breastfeeding but for those stay-at-home moms is not. I really don’t believe there is no enough supply of milk which most bottlefeeding mothers believed. It’s all in the mind. Based on my experience the more the baby sucks, the more milk supply the brain will produce. God designed every mother with enough milk to sustain her baby. Yes, breastfeeding sometimes is uncomfortable but I never mind it. I am confident that I am giving the best for my babies.
“How about you mothers, are you breastfeeding or knows someone who does? “ You can share your experiences here.