A video of life on the surrealistic Ganges River and along the historic and venerated Ghats in Varanasi, India filmed by my friend, Beth Whitman, author and tour leader.  Beth specializes in tours for women to adventurous locales like Thailand, India, and Bhutan. "Wanderlust and Lipstick: For Women Traveling to India", Beth’s latest book is a must for all women (guys too) considering a solo trip to India. Beth writes of her travels in India in an easy to read style. I was gratified to read and review this book of travel to a very special land that I love. I have traveled to India over 30 times during the last 20 years and feel Beth has captured the heart of India in this book. I was delighted to be quoted about my culinary insights of India's diverse cuisines. I must admit it would take several books to even touch the surface of Mother India's kitchens! This must read book is filled with intriguing information on India's diversities of culture and religion, as well as a glimpse into part of what makes up the India of today, including ancient arts, music, dance, and the craziness of Bollywood. Reading this book will empower a traveler to embrace this captivating country, and to gain an understanding of the amazing centuries-old culture, history and beauty. The book includes highlights of Beth’s personal experiences while traveling in India. She writes of simple, but important hints of dressing appropriately and how to prepare you emotionally for the contrasts of immense extremes of poverty and great wealth and the how-to's of getting around. Her book includes personal anecdotes and advice from more than 35 women travelers; listings for nearly 70 essential websites and a glossary of Hindi words Beth Whitman is the author of Wanderlust and Lipstick: The Essential Guide for Women Traveling Solo, the editor of Wanderlust and Lipstick: Traveling with Children, the publisher of the Wanderlust and Lipstick website and the travel blogger fo...