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Mar 317 min read

After Traveling To 40 Countries, Here's Why Dubai And Singapore Are My Least Favourite Travel Destinations

Dubai and Singapore are great role models for what vision, wealth and quick development can do, but they lack a soul, character and culture.

10-Day Solo Indian Woman Egypt Trip: Budget, Itinerary And Lessons

Mar 309 min read

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10-Day Solo Indian Woman Egypt Trip: Budget, Itinerary And Lessons

Being a huge history nerd, Egypt was always on my travel bucket list. But I didn't know that it offered so much beyond the pyramids!

Why Badami Is A Great Weekend Trip From Bangalore And A Historical Delight In Its Own Right

Mar 263 min read

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Why Badami Is A Great Weekend Trip From Bangalore And A Historical Delight In Its Own Right

Badami is a small historical town just like Hampi famous for its rock cut cave temples and other structural temples.

My 10-Day Solo Trip Across Indonesia Part 1 Bali - Itinerary, Budget And Tips

Mar 246 min read

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My 10-Day Solo Trip Across Indonesia Part 1 Bali - Itinerary, Budget And Tips

The Bali leg of my 10-day solo trip to Indonesia - spend 3 days in Bali including beach hopping in Nusa Penida, and riding in Ubud

Solo Trip To Indonesia: Java - Volcanos, Sulphur Mines And The Most Colourful Village Ever

Mar 239 min read

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Solo Trip To Indonesia: Java - Volcanos, Sulphur Mines And The Most Colourful Village Ever

Indonesia is huge and if you cover only Bali, you're missing a lot! From volcanos to sulphur mines to ancient Hindu temples & Mosques, Java

Coffee, Caves And Cool Climes: A Weekend Trip To Araku Valley

Mar 224 min read

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Coffee, Caves And Cool Climes: A Weekend Trip To Araku Valley

Long before the Araku cafe chains came about, I went to Araku Valley, visited a coffee plantation, a coffee processing unit &a coffee museum

How To Do An India To Europe Trip On A Budget: Lessons From My 3-Week, 6-Country $1500 Solo Europe Trip

Mar 226 min read

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How To Do An India To Europe Trip On A Budget: Lessons From My 3-Week, 6-Country $1500 Solo Europe Trip

As a traveler, you either have been to Europe, you’re currently there and you want to go there soon. Thousands of years of history,...

I Went To The Once-In-12-Years Kumbh Mela - The World's Largest Gathering - And It Was Beyond Surreal

Mar 225 min read

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I Went To The Once-In-12-Years Kumbh Mela - The World's Largest Gathering - And It Was Beyond Surreal

Kumbh Mela is a holy pilgrimage taken by thousands of pious Hindus (And now even others purely for the travel experience) every 4 years

Top 20 Things To Do In Hyderabad As Told By A Local

Mar 219 min read

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Top 20 Things To Do In Hyderabad As Told By A Local

From housing some of the world’s top corporations to the biggest bungalows you’ll see, and yet being home to a rich, royal, glorious...

20 Things To Do In Jaipur (And Their Order) On A 3-4 Day Trip

Mar 199 min read

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20 Things To Do In Jaipur (And Their Order) On A 3-4 Day Trip

If 3-4 days is all you have, here's my curated list of must-do activities and sights in Jaipur.

10 Unique Experiences We Had In Laos, The Tiny But Crazy And Beautiful Southeast Asian Country

Mar 135 min read

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10 Unique Experiences We Had In Laos, The Tiny But Crazy And Beautiful Southeast Asian Country

this tiny, unassuming country packs a punch! Surrounded by Vietnam on the east and Thailand on the South, Laos is unexpectedly crazy

Bikinis, Booze Buckets, Being robbed And More: 10 Crazy Experiences in Thailand

Mar 136 min read

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Bikinis, Booze Buckets, Being robbed And More: 10 Crazy Experiences in Thailand

Got lucky until we got really unlucky, got robbed, got scammed but still had the best, the most unpredictable, crazy trip ever.

Came To Rishikesh For The Yoga, Stayed For The Digital Nomad Hub It Turned Out To Be

Mar 98 min read

Lifestyle

Came To Rishikesh For The Yoga, Stayed For The Digital Nomad Hub It Turned Out To Be

Who says you can't meet a fellow entrepreneur at an ecstatic dance or crush your OKRs while aligning your chakras.

10 things To Do in Pushkar - Best Weekend Itinerary

Feb 286 min read

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10 things To Do in Pushkar - Best Weekend Itinerary

A holy town in Rajasthan famous for the Brahma Temple India, but also a hippie town with a buzzing spirituality, cafe and shopping scene.

The Perfect 2-3 Day Itinerary For Haridwar To Satisfy Your Religious, Spiritual And Wellness Needs

Sep 4, 20236 min read

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The Perfect 2-3 Day Itinerary For Haridwar To Satisfy Your Religious, Spiritual And Wellness Needs

A holistic 3-7 day itinerary for the holy town, focussing on its well-known as well as lesser known experiences by someone who's spent month

25 Best Cafes In Rishikesh For Food, Ambience And Working (With photos and menu)

Aug 20, 202312 min read

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25 Best Cafes In Rishikesh For Food, Ambience And Working (With photos and menu)

A personalised list of cafes that by themselves are an important factor in experiencing Rishikesh in a more fulfilling way.

Jun 5, 202315 min read

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How To Travel With Your Dogs By Train In India: A Detailed Guide

Detailed guide on the process involved in traveling by train with dogs in India.

5 Day Itinerary For Manali, Kheer Ganga And Kasol

May 25, 202313 min read

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5 Day Itinerary For Manali, Kheer Ganga And Kasol

Far away from the home base Bangalore, having been squatting in the lap of the Himalayas in Rishikesh for weeks now and with the mercury...

Best Place For A Photo Shoot In Bangalore And Around (50+)

Jun 27, 20216 min read

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Best Place For A Photo Shoot In Bangalore And Around (50+)

With the boom in Instagram, rise of cheap professional cameras, ever better camera phones, and a lockdown, photography has been a growing...

Jun 9, 202011 min read

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From India To Nepal: A Lazy Traveler's One-Week Nepal Itinerary

A short one week trip to recharge and repose in Nepal, the home to the highest of mountains.

10 Outdated And Tacky Home Decor Trends That Still Rule Indian Homes And Bachelor Pads

10 Ways To Decorate Your Temporary House For Free: For Renters, Slow Travelers And Digital Nomads

How To DIY A Mosaic Table From Broken Ceramic Cups

From loud and colourful barbie prints to a subdued boho, a preteen's room makeover with 1 hack

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3 Foreigner-Friendly Digital Nomad Hubs With Conscious Communities in India: A Personal Guide

I've worked by the emerald waters of the Ganga, in the lap of the Himalayas and done Slack in a Shack in Goa.

An Appreciation Note: The Ambani Wedding Resets The Image Of India And In A Good Way

More than the emeralds, the Ambani wedding showcased the best of India,

Standing Up To Cruelty Against Community Dogs And Prolonged Harassment Of Feeders And Animal Lovers At Gated Society in Bangalore

When residents of a posh gated society didn't only cross all limits of decency but violated multiple laws.

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