I’m in India with Kensington on their Ambassador Trip, traveling through Delhi, Bandhavgarh, Jaipur, and Agra. These are my notes from the road: impressions, details, and a few behind-the-scenes moments as the journey unfolds.

I’ll be updating this page as the journey continues.

Day 1: Brooklyn to Delhi | The Taj & Tigers Journey Begins

A nonstop from Brooklyn

I arrived in Delhi feeling tired, cared for, and a little emotional about what lies ahead. This journey began in Brooklyn with a non-stop flight to Delhi, which for me was the only real option. I’ve never been much for stopovers unless there’s time to actually leave the airport and explore.

A rare business-class upgrade

This flight was unusual for me in one other way: I upgraded to business class. I don’t do that often. In fact, never. I have to admit, though, the private little cocoon of it all is slightly addictive. It’s not about the food, which was not particularly memorable, but about the ease. The privacy, the space to stretch out, and the ability to keep your things close makes it easier for your mind to settle. It changes the feeling of a long-haul flight, and even more so, it changes the feeling of arrival. Determined not to get used to it, though.

An unexpected digital detox

The onboard Wi-Fi was terrible, which meant I couldn’t really work. So instead, between naps, I watched documentaries and shows about India. Food, hospitality, tigers, tiger conservation. It felt like a gentle way of entering the trip before I had even landed.

The thought of possibly encountering a tiger on this trip is already stirring something in me. More emotion than I expected, if I’m honest. I’m trying not to get ahead of myself, but the idea of seeing one in the wild feels profound.

A seamless arrival

I am here as part of Kensington’s Ambassador Trip, invited alongside a small group of hand-selected advisors and their wonderful team. I feel deeply grateful to be included. From the moment I landed, the welcome couldn’t have been warmer. I was met at the gate, fast-tracked through the airport, and guided through the arrival with total ease. I arrange this kind of care for my clients often, but rarely for myself, and being on the receiving end of it after a long flight was a reminder of how much these details matter. Ease is not a small thing. It can shape an entire experience.

First impressions of Delhi & The Imperial

By the time I reached the hotel, my brain was a little scrambled. I left Brooklyn at 9 p.m. and arrived in Delhi at 9 p.m., somehow missing daylight altogether. It still feels faintly surreal. On the drive in, the first thing I noticed was how green everything felt. That surprised me. So did the scale. What struck me first was not the density, but how green it felt.

The Imperial Hotel is extraordinary. Delhi’s only heritage hotel, and already one of those places that seems to hold its history quietly and confidently. I’ll save a fuller description for when my mind is less jet-lagged, but it is special.

Tomorrow is for getting grounded a little, meeting Delhi in daylight, and beginning properly.