“When you release the burden of expectations you attain the freedom to enjoy things for what they are instead of what you think they should be.” That has been my guiding principle behind most of my solo travels. I find more joy in serendipity than in a planned adventure. A serendipitous travel to Puerto Galera,…
The expenses that are involved from the time of planning a holiday, to till you end the trip can add up, but if you are anything who wants to make your holiday the best and most affordable – this is the article for you. These travel tips to save expenses will help you in bagging more…
Most of us travel to learn, to explore and to see the new. A few friends and I travelled for the above mentioned reasons and also, to raise funds for a few charitable causes. In addition to discovering the beauty that India is, we also learnt quite a few things about ourselves and our country.…
John Lloyd is a popular TV and Radio figure in Britain. Whatever he touched turned into gold. He was an idea machine. He was the brain behind popular British TV programs like Not the Nine O’Clock News, Spitting Image, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Blackadder, QI and The Museum of Curiosity. The who’s who…
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After an action packed road trip to Real Quezon on May 1st holiday and watching the much hyped but tad boring bout between Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, I wanted to take my Sunday easy and that’s why decided to visit Intramuros, the walled city of Metro Manila. As any google search will reveal, the fortified city of Intramuros was built during…
People envy you because your travel plans don’t depend on their schedule. People get jealous because you have travel tales that they can only dream about. People fail to understand how you maintain a steady balance of work and life. People aspire to travel like you but don’t have the guts to take the plunge. People will always say “You…
Blue skies, crystal clear waters, amazing beaches, views to die for, exquisite flora, breathtaking fauna, air of tranquility and calm sunny journeys. If this is your idea of a perfect trip to an island, then I think we’re sailing in the right direction. India, because of our beautiful habits and love for water, is marked…
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“It’s more fun in the Philippines” Neither had I heard this line before nor a thought to visiting this Asian paradise crossed my mind until I visited it for work. But when you have zero expectations, you get maximum return. Others opinions and tastes don’t cloud your mind. And that’s exactly what happened to me…
Life is not one long journey but one of several small journeys cobbled together. These journeys are made of moments that sometimes take your breath away and sometimes make you wonder about the very reason of your existence. Some moments leave you enthralled to an extent that you want to always come back to them…
Sometimes when you are in a long distance relationship, you miss out on the daily moments of happiness. But that doesn’t mean your feelings change. In fact your feelings grow stronger and fonder with each passing day. If presence strengthens love, absence sharpens it. And when you meet again magic unfolds. Love and magic have…
I started my Ladakh Trip in style and pomp! There are mountains and then there are the Himalayas. The mountains are nature’s creations that sober you down and make you feel like a tiny part of the universe. On one such trip to Ladakh during the peak of winter, I felt my ego burst, my self-importance go…
A photo essay on why you should visit Ladakh in Winters The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes. I understood the true meaning of Marcel’s words when I saw Ladakh in a completely new light, in its harshest but truest form. This was when the roof of…
A poem by Siddarth Dudheria on his experience of visiting Ladakh in Winters Icy cold winds, dry sand Tall peaks and low valleys Trees bereft of leaves, standing tall and gaunt Animals grazing on the barren land, thick hides to flaunt Humans, young and old, all huddled near the flaming bukhari, to earn some heat for…
There is a certain beauty that Frozen Himalayas ooze out. And for the first time ever in my life I’ll be exploring that beauty from real close quarters. I will be attempting to do Chadar Trek on the frozen Zanskar River. Read on to know what chadar Trek is.
The fabled musk deer searches the world over for the source of the scent, which comes from itself. In the same way hoards of tourists visit Manali every year but very few go beyond visiting the uber-popular tourist spots and enjoy the hidden beauty around Manali. For me, Manali is not any other hill station.…
New Year is a time to start things on a fresh note. So why not start afresh with the way we celebrate new year? Lets explore the little known destinations of Himachal this New year in a season when the Himalayas look the best. Presenting a 4 Nights 5 days trip to Manali, Naggar, Kasol…
Malana – The moment you hear this word, Malana Cream comes to your mind. But there’s more to this ancient village in Himachal Pradesh of India than just being world’s heaven of Marijuana. Malana lies in a side valley of the Parvati Valley. The majestic peaks of Chandrakhani and Deotibba shadow the village. Unaffected by the…
If Shimla is the queen of hill stations, then Manali is indeed the king! You must have visited Manali in the summers when it’s crowded and packed with tourists. Time has come for a change to visit the majestic Himalayas in the winters to welcome the New Year with a bang! 10 reasons why you should…
Some come to Rishikesh to explore their adventure side…some to connect with spirituality…some to find Nirvana…some to simply lose or find themselves. Whatever might be your reason, whenever you might come, from wherever you might come; Rishikesh always welcomes you with open arms. Rishikesh has a lot to offer, but very few go beyond the…
The Himalaya is not a tourist destination for me. It is home. In spite of its uber popularity, I have found hidden gems here. I have discovered beauty in places, cultures and people from fresh angles, every time I visit it. Unlike a tourist, much like an explorer, I try to get off the beaten…
