At wee hours when the world around me is lost in dreams, I am writing a presentation. After procrastinating for days my thoughts had finally started to flow. Suddenly my concentration gets broken by the sound of my mobile phone. I hear a familiar voice on the other side asking me a familiar question, We…
The 4X4 SUV was cruising at breakneck speed on the Delhi-Agra highway. My smartphone battery was still at 70% even after three days of use. I was relishing the sights and sounds of the fascinating Rajasthan. But all this happened because of my digital detoxification drive. Without thinking much I packed my bags and left for an…
10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BEGIN YOUR HANOI BUDGET TRAVEL I had barely settled in Manila when a friend threw an invitation to visit Hanoi. Just the kind of words I wanted to hear. Hanoi had been on my list forever but it was going to become real soon. But God had other plans. My visa…
Here is the full version of my ‘Quiet Flows the Indus’ story that got published in the June Issue of Rail Bandhu A beautiful destination often results in a hangover but a trip to Ladakh leaves you with a permanent hangover! Rather, it mystically changes you from within, for the real, raw and unadulterated beauty of…
Savouring the indescribable beauty of Chang Pas and Tso Moriri in one of the most extream road trips of my life. Welcome back to Extreme Road Trips in Changthang, Ladakh travelogue series 🙂 In my early extreme road trips travelogue series I threw light on how my unflinching love for the Himalayas took me to the remotest…
Landing in the disputed land of Changthang – Chumur I didn’t long for a white-knuckle adventure, but snowbound Changthang happened to be one. In Extreme Road Tripping in Changthang, Ladakh – I of this travelogue series I shared how my unflinching love for the Himalayas took me to the remotest part of the world. This post…
How my Delhi to Leh Ladakh trip turned into an extreme and unplanned adventure in the remotest part of the world – Changthang The downside of living abroad is homesickness that hits you like a ton of bricks. I have a good job and a balanced life. But I still feel homesick, not so much…
Wildlife in India is both unique as well as exciting, which attracts tourists from all over the world. Amongst the Indian Wildlife Tours, the Tiger Safari Tours are the most popular as you get to watch the majestic Cats in their natural habitat. Here is my bitter-sweet Jungle Safari experience at Ranthambore National Park. Sitting…
“Hey, are you from India? The land of colours, cows and Taj Mahal.” “I can’t believe it snows in India. I always thought it’s a hot country.” “Adventure travel in India? You gotta be kidding me. I guess the biggest adventure would be to get into a train.” “Is it safe for girls to travel…
“Mam, kya aap kabhi Mumbai-Pune highway se uttar kar aas paas ke gaanv mein gaye ho?” (Mam, have you ever visited the villages on the Mumbai-Pune highway?”) Sometimes a question as simple as this can spark your travel plans. During one of my Mumbai-Pune business trips my driver became my inspiration for exploring the Maharashtrian Ecotourism.…
Discovering Love in the off-season in Bali Books are the unique portable magic, which transport you to lands unknown and unexplored. The magic which transports you into a new world that is so different from yours, and yet somehow you identify with it. Some books lead you on a fascinating journey that might change your life…
The travel industry has changed immensely in the last five years or so; one moment, we’re buying travel books at subway stations and asking the front desk for itinerary ideas, and the next moment, we’re booking flights and meeting travel companions with the help of smartphone apps. It’s obviously still possible to trek across the…
It’s been almost five years since I started my travel writing journey. I gave up my well-settled job and a stable life to travel the world. To be frank, it wasn’t easy to earn money while travelling. Moreover, travel blogging itself changed so much in the last few years and with new challenges like Instagrammers,…
If battles are fought for religion then peace can prevail with food. Food is a melting pot, a universal experience. A experience that no one can refuse. Everyone loves good food. While Marketers may say Millennials or Centennials or Generation Z or XYZ are technophiles. The universal truth is that food was, is and will always be more…
“An adventure is only an inconvenience rightly considered. An inconvenience is only an adventure wrongly considered.” ― G.K. Chesterton There are no right or wrong ways in life. Wrong and right are two sides of the same coin. It is all about perceptions. What might be normal for me might be too risky for someone. People…
India, the moment people hear this name – they start imagining Holi, colours, bindi, saree, ghats, Sadhus, Yoga, Taj Mahal and everything cliched about India. Everytime I meet or speak to any foreigner I try to tell them that there’s more than this glorified cliched image of India that West is so obsessed with. So when…
Ever since I shared my travelogue on Sapa, a lot of people have shown immense interest in visiting Vietnam and have sought my help in planning their trip. So this post and few upcoming posts are dedicated to helping you plan your first trip to the incomprehensibly exotic and utterly compelling, Vietnam. Vietnam is abundant…
A first-hand account of life-threatening adventure almost gone wrong in the beautiful state of Sabah, Malaysia. My last post was about why Kota Kinabalu is the best place for Unplanned Travel in South East Asia and my first day at the very place. This one is about my Day 2, an enthralling experience – when scaling…
Explore the untold story of Sapa, Vietnam, where vibrant ethnic tribes, breathtaking terraced rice fields, and a rich cultural tapestry await. Embark on a Sapa adventure, discover hidden gems, and immerse yourself in the unique charm of this mountainous paradise. Uncover the beauty of Vietnam with our travel guide and essential tips. It’s been two…
Australia might be the smallest continent but it is one of the most loved continent. I must confess among all the countries I have been too I have developed a soft spot for Australia. Not that I have not been to bigger or better countries. But Australia has something really charming about it which makes everyone…
