History and spirituality walk together in Varanasi. One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, the place where is believed that Buddha lived and founded the Buddhism, Varanasi is not for the easy type traveler. Get ready to walk in narrow, dirty and smelly alleys as you have to carefully pass by cows, monkeys and watch your step for the cow poop. With that said, if you are not into spirituality or history, Varanasi is not for you. If you are truly an explorer and want to literally breathe the birth of  Hindu culture, Varanasi offers a remarkable opportunity to experience these traditions firsthand. It was an overwhelming experience, but also incredibly cool and unique. For us, it was truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. We witnessed sights that we may never see again unless we return to Varanasi. A full day was sufficient to soak in the essence of…