Desertpeople’s Journey Has Truly Begun
With tired bodies and full hearts, we boarded the plane to Amsterdam. An extra suitcase and far too much weight—typical us—we left our beloved India behind. But not really. Because tucked in those bags, and even more in our hearts, were treasures that wanted to be seen by the world. After two weeks of jet […]
Jaipur Waits for Us
With a heavy heart, we said goodbye to Pushkar. As the taxi pulled away, we promised ourselves—we’ll return soon. And next time, we’ll stay longer. Longer to soak up the sacred stillness of the lake in the early morning. Longer to sit with the people, to share more stories, more chai. Longer to simply be […]
Well Deserved Time Off in Pushkar
After days of travelling, tuktuk and taxidrives, ordering, being creative, and getting our ideas across to artisans and makers, we finally carved out a little time to unwind. In Jaipur, our next stop, we had already promised ourselves a massage—some proper self-care. But here in Pushkar, all we wanted was to be outside. Among the […]
Pushkar – Feet on Clouds, Hearts Wide Open
Walking the familiar streets of Pushkar felt like walking on air—or maybe on clouds. Our feet knew where to go, as if they remembered the way from a dream. Without needing to check a map or ask a soul, we drifted through the winding alleys, straight to our favorite chai spot. The same corner, the […]
Pushkar – Silver Birds and Singing Hearts
We arrived late at night. The road had been bumpy and long, winding its way through villages with no name. Google had promised a much shorter ride, but in true Rajasthani fashion, time had its own rhythm. What was supposed to be a two-hour drive stretched into four, and at times the road seemed to […]
From Jaisalmer to Jodhpur to Pushkar
After golden days in Jaisalmer, it was time to move again. But instead of heading straight to Pushkar, we made a quick return to Jodhpur — just for one night. There was a reason:We had a few special pieces to pick up, and Jodhpur was calling us back — as she always does. Among them, […]
What is Holi?
Holi is the festival of colour — but it’s so much more than that. It’s the moment the air turns soft and sweet again after winter. It’s the celebration of lightness, of letting go, of starting fresh. In India, Holi marks the arrival of spring, and with it comes a joyful chaos that spills into […]
Holi in Jaisalmer – A Rooftop View of Joy
Holi in Jaisalmer – A Rooftop View of Joy On March 13, we were just outside the fort of Jaisalmer. Not because we didn’t want to celebrate Holi — but because we needed rest. After days of wandering, sourcing, connecting and absorbing, our bodies asked for stillness. So we took it. A quiet hotel. A […]
The Return of the Gateway Man
In Jaisalmer, time plays tricks on you. The past feels close, and chance often feels like destiny. Here, we met Kamlesh — a man with a soft presence, a kind heart, and a quiet well of spiritual knowledge. During our trip in November, he had inspired us with his wall hangings, or as he so […]
Back to India — Four Months Later
We didn’t expect to return so soon. Just four months after our last trip, we found ourselves packing bags again, heartbeats quickening with anticipation. India was calling — and how could we not answer? Since November 2024, we’ve slowly begun dedicating more and more of our time to our dream: DesertPeople.nl. What started as a […]