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! Curiously enough, I
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
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
The train ride from Nuwara Eliya to Ella is one of those journeys — winding through misty tea plantations, lush green valleys and little mountain villages, with breathtaking views at almost every turn. It’s slow, scenic and wonderfully unhurried, offering a glimpse of Sri Lanka that you simply can’t experience from the road. I had
“Too good to be true!” — that’s exactly what I thought when I first heard about Home Exchange. The idea of staying in someone’s home, often without paying directly for the accommodation, sounded almost unreal. But after exploring Berlin and Prague through this platform and experiencing the accommodations firsthand, I began to see Home Exchange
“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
I was in Ho Chi Minh City back in 2019, all set to welcome 2020, and as the clock struck midnight, the sky above the Saigon River exploded into a riot of colours. Fireworks lit up the skyline, and the whole of Nguyễn Huệ Walking Street came alive with cheers of “Chúc Mừng Năm Mới
There’s no brownie point to guess which is the ‘Most Traveled Destination in India in 2021’ – Spend a minute on Instagram and every third photo you’ll stumble upon is from Ladakh! Well, this is the perfect time to tickle your adventurous soul and head off to explore the pristine cold deserts, offering breathtaking views
Like many other kids in India, my first introduction to forests and wildlife was through Rudyard Kipling’s ‘The Jungle Book.’ I was in the sixth standard when I first picked up the book from my school library, but long before that, I used to watch the adventures of Mowgli with his friends Baloo and Bagheera
The Lonely Planet describes the place as “A fantasy world of rocks and ruins”. Are you planning to spend 48 hours in Hampi? Well, it’s more real than fantasy — a world that was once rich and grand now lies in devastating beauty. On the banks of the Tungabhadra River lies the former capital of
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