Nepal ranks 110th out of 144 countries on gender parity. Women in Nepal have rights only on paper. To change this crude reality, some women are fighting to bring light to the end of the tunnel. They are Nepal’s Women of Steel, who are changing lives and entering new fields like Tourism.
There’s a difference between travelling alone and travelling solo, as I witnessed it first hand. I recently wrote about overcoming my fears, travelling solo and bungee jumping in Rishikesh, one of the most beautiful destinations in India. https://www.instagram.com/p/BSdv0aHAdFG/?hl=en&taken-by=travelseewrite Today, women across the globe are striking out against archaic gender norms that seek to serve only…
When you plan your holidays, what is the first thing you look for? My search begins with booking cheapest flights. I don’t plan my holidays based on bucket lists but in my pocket. I prefer taking many cheap trips than doing one super expensive trip. Since flights (especially international) costs the bulk of my travel expenses, I…
Prague is one of the most sought-after destinations in Europe. And why wouldn’t it be? As beautiful as the stalwarts like Paris, Rome, London or Amsterdam, it is a treasure trove for historophiles with the history dating back to a millennium. And when it comes to drinks, if France has the best wine in Europe,…
Like its namesake, Phoenix didn’t rise from the ashes to become USA‘s fifth-largest city. It might be cradled by the soaring peaks and characterised by the striking saguaros, yet the ever-growing city still hasn’t been able to become a top-of-mind tourist attraction, especially for the foreign tourists. Why should I visit Phoenix? What’s there to see? I…
Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City: where should you visit first? Here’s your travel guide to choose between the two main cities of Vietnam. Vietnam is a treasure trove of nature, history and culture devotees. A snake-like narrow country will spoil you with choices – from booming modern cities, colonial towns, traditional villages, UNESCO World Heritage sites,…
New York City and Adirondacks are just five hours away from each other but different like day and night. One is best explored by a subway other by boots and boats. As you drive down the winding road, the wilderness stretches out like a dreamscape – scenic mountain valleys hug the crystal-clear lakes and deep…
I am often asked what do I like more – solo travel or group travel. I say I like both but I love traveling the world alone more than group travel. After all, solo travel means you can take your own decisions freely, and a road trip offers you more freedom than ever. However, one…
If you are headed to the United States this holiday season you need to look for the best places where you can enjoy quality time with your family and friends. California is one of the best places where you can relax under the sun and enjoy the cool beaches as well. However, if you really…
New York City is a people magnet, attracting 60 million visitors every year. And the iconic NYC experiences are not bucket list items but a pilgrimage. From fashion, nightlife, art, food, and theater, Big Apple is the heart of the world. A throbbing heart, where every culture meets and is an active playground for all…
Mountain climbing is an addiction that is hard to resist. The deeper you fall for mountains the higher you rise in life. The best views come after harder climbs. But what if you fall much before reaching the summit? What if you are doing the dream trek of your life and your body gives up…
Mount Everest has been the wildest dream for intrepid climbers since the 1920s. Mountaineering legends like George Mallory, Sir Edmund Hillary, and Tenzing Norgay made huge personal sacrifices and spend fortunes to walk this holy grail but today the dream is achievable. The daunting summit soars so high that trekking to its Base Camp (17,590′)…
During my two months solo trip around the US, I kept New York City for the last. Not because I thought the city didn’t have much to offer. But simply because I love exploring wilderness more than concrete jungle and I thought NYC would have more of the latter. I am happy to admit I…
During my two months solo trip around the US, I kept New York City for the last. Not because I thought the city didn’t have much to offer. But simply because I love exploring wilderness more than concrete jungle and I thought NYC would have more of the latter. I am happy to admit I…
Cities and landmarks are the best testimony of time. See how India has changed in the last 70 years of independence
Time changes everything. Some things become beautiful with time. Some lose their sheen. Nothing is left untouched, especially our cities. Some transform into maximum cities from trading towns while others lose the stunning coastline to a concrete jungle. Time preserve some and perish others. On the eve of India’s 70th Independence Day, I was visiting…
It is said ‘out of sight out of mind’ but in travel, it’s usually the opposite. Even if a place tick marks all the boxes, we tend to ignore it in favor of more popular destinations. You know why? Because the grass is always greener on the other side. We tend to choose holiday places…
When you go to the Rockies, you stay in a Ranch; when you go to the Adirondacks, you stay in a camp. If you can’t camp in the forest, you stay at a place that gives you a unique experience. The best place to stay in the Adirondacks is the Forbes Four Diamond-rated Whiteface Lodge,…
Scottsdale, the lush and plush part of the stirring Sonoran Desert, defies the typical traits of a desert. Find out why this oasis is a must visit and what are the top things to do in Scottsdale, Arizona In the winters of 1929, the revolutionary 20th-century architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, gets hit by the deadly…
Sophisticated San Francisco captivates you with its soaring Golden Gate Bridge, iconic seven hills, elegant Victorian homes, classic cable cars, dynamic diversity, and forever breezy joie de vivre. But when you look beyond the 49-square mile cityscape and hit the road, you discover where your ‘Windows wallpaper’ comes from. Northern California is bejewelled with miles of…
