"India has a mythical dimension capable of hosting the sublime and the dismal so close to each other as faces of the same coin. The country remains a timeless spectacle filled with vibrant festivals, indelible history, deeply rooted religious manifestation and a formidable society; all of which have resisted against the unwavering passage of time. Traveling in India, however, can overwhelm anyone less familiar with its reality. After several days in the country, travelers from anywhere in the world find themselves grappling with a cultural, spiritual and existential shock so powerful that it can leave any mortal at odds."

"I wanted to write about the India I love, focusing less on its remarkable architecture, savory cuisine or alluring touristic destinations, but rather, on my interaction with a country unlike anything else. My intention was to encapsulate the experience of the bemused traveler who could not control his dread, panic, joy, intrigue and hope as he explored a country which leaves all who visit speechless."

Radu Polizu