Hello, and welcome aboard the journey spanning four years and running that I am calling “Beans’ Bodh Gaya and Beyond.” In 2019 I embarked on this journey. I haven't reached the end yet. It is a real life story that I believe will offer something to some people. What I am also trying to do here is to reach some like-minded folks. If you are one of those I would love to hear from you.

On these pages are reflections of a human life of exploration, investigation and relentless curiosity. Additionally, to be found here is a lot of information regarding traveling India. This work is about providing a home for my voice and a vehicle the share my expression with you. There is no profit-making angle here. Nor will you find here thoroughly fact-checked pieces by a paid team. Well, there are no sponsors to offend! Part of adventure and exploration means being ignorant and constantly discovering, within as well as without.

All the work on this site is my own- there is no editorial or tech department.This might lead to a clunky experience for some. Well, I am doing what I can and it is quite a challenge putting all these pieces of this puzzle together, so your understanding is appreciated.

To start the journey, click the next button below for a menu of the Beans' Bodh Gaya and Beyond chapter list. In time also hope to feature some of my other writings, links to video footage from part of the trip, and my artwork. These links lead to this content in the future, I hope.

Welcome aboard! Ian... aka Beans, aka Mixter E