I had always heard that train journeys in Sri Lanka are dreamy and breathtaking. And honestly, during my solo trip to Sri Lanka, I wanted to experience the train journey just to see if it was worth the hype. While the most famous route is the 7 to 8–hour ride from Kandy to Ella, I
While searching for Airbnbs in Chiang Mai, we stumbled upon this charming homestay called Lucklub, nestled within what the description called an artists’ village, just 7 km from the city center. The name ‘Baan Kang Wat’ was mentioned in the description – and it was a place I had never heard of before! Curious enough,
To the people I met in Egypt, It’s been nearly a month since we returned from Egypt, but I’m still suffering from post-trip blues. Even now, I wake up thinking about those slow mornings in Zamalek, sipping pistachio lattes from the cozy coffee shop next door, strolling through quiet streets that eventually spilled into the
Are you travelling to South Korea for the first time and planning to spend 48 hours in Seoul? From shopping and dining in Myeongdong to walking through imperial history at Gyeongbokgung Palace to exploring Korean culture at Bukchon Hanok Village and soaking in the bliss of nature at Seoul Forest Park, the bustling capital city
If you’ve always thought that Siem Reap is all about the ruins of Angkor, we’re here to tell you what else this gorgeous city has in store! From exploring the rural life to enjoying the culinary delights, rare flora and fauna, as well as getting in tune with your spiritual side, there’s so much that
This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you if you make a purchase through them. We’ve all grown up seeing photographs of the Twelve Apostles – magnificent rock stacks that rise majestically from the Southern Ocean on Victoria’s dramatic coastline, and reading about them
When I spent a month in Kenya during March, I experienced a side of the country that many travellers often miss. The landscapes were lush from the short rains, the national parks were quieter, and the wildlife was still abundant. There was a sense of calm — almost like Kenya was catching its breath before
“The rain stops and my friend departs. I wish he had stayed, I wish the rain had not stopped so soon.” -Ruskin Bond. It was just another day when I met ‘this person’. He came to JNU to play football with my friends. A brief interaction, some words exchanged over alcohol and dinner, and I
“Sunset felucca ride on the Nile? You know how much?” “Egyptian boat ride. Indian price. Brother, come.” “Very cheap price. One hour on the Nile. Only 10 Dollars!” As we strolled down the Nile Corniche in Luxor, the familiar calls echoed around us. By now, nearly a week into our journey through Egypt, we were
To The One Who Loves to Chase Sunsets, I know how you feel while witnessing the sun kissing the horizon. Well, I’m not a morning person either, and I’ve missed more sunrises than I can count! And honestly, I’m okay with that. But sunsets? I chase them like they’re calling my name. There’s something about
An absolute foodie and a die-hard ‘mountain-aholic’, I love to read and write! (Give me a book and I’ll love you all the more!)
Over the last few years, I have had the opportunity to travel to a lot of places across India and abroad, and I escaped to the mountains often – blame it on my ardent love for the quaint Himalayan towns and Lemon-Honey-Ginger tea!
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