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By: Bryan HerbDuring a time when many of us are scratching at the walls, yearning to travel, shows like this give us a little escape into another country, and in the case of India, another world. I think an escape into another world is something that a lot of us need and appreciate right now, and no place gives you the feeling that you have stepped away from familiar surroundings more than India. At the same time, it is fascinating to see the similarities of our worlds— of our hopes, dreams, and needs.After watching this series, you may see why India is one of my favorite places to visit in the entire world.ZoomvacationsBryan Herb is co-owner of Zoom Vacations®, a US company that creates stylish international private events and gay group vacations to the world’s hottest destinations. Learn more about them at www.zoomvacations.com or call 773.772.9666.It is also beautifully filmed, and the only thing more beautiful than the cast are the garments that they wear, their homes, and of course, the weddings that are created.The storyline has twists and turns, all of which are very interesting, and full of surprises, but one of the things that is fascinating is seeing the blending, and at times the collision, of tradi- tional and modern views and lifestyles which make up today's India. In every episode you gain new understandings of India, and its triumphs, challenges, and beauty. Under the lens of wedding planning, you get to see various couples from a variety of ages and economic backgrounds, navigating their waythrough ever-changing India. This is in addition to exciting and often sexy scenes with the main characters.It is an especially worthwhile series for the LGBTQ community because several episodes feature pretty severe obstacles faced by the handsome gay main character, Karan. Also, I have to admit that many of the racy scenes were a big surprise to have coming out of India, a country known for its conservative values. "Made in Heaven" shows you a large segment of life in India as I have learned it to be, from taking our Zoom Vacations tour groups there over the years. It just may challenge everything that you have thought India to be.TO ADVERTISE IN ADELANTE MAGAZINE CALL 323-256-6639 | WWW.ADELANTEMAGAZINE.COM 33