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Hanoi's Art Street
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Exploring The Murals At Hanoi’s Art Street, Vietnam | A Photo Blog

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Why I Want To Travel The World?

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Unusual Honeymoon Destinations For Those Who Wish To Ditch The Obvious!

by RiyankaUpdated on April 27, 2022April 12, 2022
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Well, this is an ode to all the friends who are getting married and reach out to me asking where they can go for their honeymoon! I understand that everyone …

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Boutique Airbnb In Pondicherry
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Shubham: A Gorgeous Boutique Property At The Heart Of The French Heritage Town

by RiyankaUpdated on March 31, 2022March 30, 2022

The moment you hear of Pondicherry, the first things that probably pop up in your mind are the gorgeous lanes with beautifully colored walls on both sides. Yeah, that’s the …

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Backpacking Across The Southeast Asian Countries
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8 Best Things To Do While Backpacking Across The Southeast Asian Countries

by RiyankaUpdated on May 5, 2022March 30, 2022

Southeast Asian countries are a paradise for backpackers and budget travelers, having a rich ancient past perfectly amalgamated with the modernities of the present. With vast stretches of golden beaches, …

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Day Trip To Mawa From Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Finding Ourselves In The ‘Ilish Paradise’: Day Trip To Mawa From Dhaka, Bangladesh

by RiyankaUpdated on March 13, 2022March 13, 2022

‘Ilish’ (Hilsa) isn’t just a fish, but it’s an emotion for Bongs living across the globe. When Sir Radcliff drew the line of partition between the two Bengals, he also …

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Tips For First Time Trekkers: Everything You Need To Know

by Guest ContributorUpdated on April 27, 2022February 27, 2022

This post is written by a guest contributor, Julien Chbib. Author’s Bio: Julien is the founder of Julius Homes. His interest in hiking, skiing, and adventure holidays made him bring …

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Best Airbnb Accommodations In Pondicherry For Your Next Trip

by RiyankaUpdated on February 10, 2022February 9, 2022

Known to be “The French Riviera of the East”, Pondicherry has now become a popular tourist destination – and surely, a better alternative for Goa! With picturesque beaches and Insta-worthy …

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A Solo Female Traveler’s Guide to Sri Lanka

by RiyankaUpdated on May 4, 2022February 3, 2022

Sri Lanka is a small island nation, but this gorgeous country has a lot to offer – from the countless beautiful beaches, breathtaking mountain vistas, lush green jungles, and rolling …

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Best Things To Do In Sri Lanka
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15 Best Experiences That You Can’t Miss While Exploring Sri Lanka

by RiyankaUpdated on January 16, 2022January 15, 2022

It was back in May 2020 when I was actually supposed to travel to Sri Lanka with a bunch of friends, but then the pandemic happened! We had planned a …

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Experiencing The Best Train Ride In Sri Lanka – A Journey From Nuwara Eliya To Ella

by RiyankaUpdated on May 4, 2022January 6, 2022

The train journeys in Sri Lanka have been super hyped to be extremely scenic and ‘Oh so surreal’ – and in no way could I miss it while I was …

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10 Best Reasons Why You Must Travel To Sri Lanka

by RiyankaUpdated on December 29, 2021December 29, 2021

Sri Lanka, our dear neighboring country has opened its doors for travelers and it’s time to add another stamp to your passport! With its varied topography from hills to beaches, …

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Soaking in the royalty at the Imperial Citadel of Soaking in the royalty at the Imperial Citadel of Hué.
What once served as the capital of Vietnam, is now turned into an abandoned city, still holding onto its grandeur and standing strong by the banks of the Perfume River.
Vietnam, July 2022.
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Adding some yellow in life to beat the otherwise M Adding some yellow in life to beat the otherwise Monday Blues! 💛
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Lantern love from the streets of Hoi An ❤️ Vie Lantern love from the streets of Hoi An ❤️
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POV: You're sailing down Ha Long Bay! 🚣‍♀️
Vietnam, July 2022.
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With the hustle and bustle all around, Hanoi appea With the hustle and bustle all around, Hanoi appears to be a destination that still preserves the old-world charm and tranquility at certain corners.
And as they say that the best things in life sometimes come for free – you’d completely get to relate to this while walking down the fabulous art street in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Phung Hung Street, located at the heart of Vietnam’s capital, has been revived with beautiful mural paintings, depicting the older times and making it seem as though the past is walking with the present.
For me, it was a pleasant walk down the 200 meters stretch, soaking in the beauty of the intricate artwork on one side of the lane and enjoying the cacophony unfolding on the other side. If you’re in Hanoi, make sure to stop by Phung Hung Fresco Street – if nothing else, you’ll surely get a glimpse of Hanoi’s cultural quintessence.
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Damn, I found the perfect reel audio and it's fun! Damn, I found the perfect reel audio and it's fun! 😂 🌍
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Nurturing the old soul in my 30YO body, hoarding p Nurturing the old soul in my 30YO body, hoarding postcards, and scribbling on them📝
Whenever I am in a new place - maybe a bookstore, a museum, a coffee shop, or an airport newsstand - I tend to pick up postcards. They vary in quality, shape, and size -  some are super glossy and others are the cheap ones - some have stories on them, while others are painted with love - and over time, I realised that my aesthetics have changed.
As I sat down to write on a bunch of postcards this morning, I recollected something beautiful that I had read in Oona Frawley’s novel Flight, in which she mentioned that the postcard traverses a distance, however far, and by traveling that distance, it conveys a message of remembrance.
"By reaching from the present to a shared past, the postcard points to the future."
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Some places are just beautiful. And then, there ar Some places are just beautiful. And then, there are places that have beautiful stories intrinsically attached to them.
✨Hoi An, definitely is one of that kind.
The Ancient Town of Hoi An has preserved its incredible legacy of tottering Japanese merchant houses, Chinese temples, and ancient tea warehouses – though, of course, residents and rice fields have been gradually replaced by tourist businesses. 
Lounge bars, Insta-worthy restaurants, chique cafes, boutique hotels, souvenir stores, and hundreds of tailor shops have taken over this place.
While I swayed my way through the crowd on a Friday evening, the scene changed drastically on a Saturday morning. I found myself walking down the deserted streets, where the shops were yet to open and the residents of the ancient houses sat out to soak in the silence.
Here's a glimpse of Central Vietnam’s most enticingly laid-back scenery.
Hoi An, July 2022.
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Absolutely in love with this place and not getting Absolutely in love with this place and not getting over it anytime soon!
Hoi An, July 2022.
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Known to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hoi An O Known to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hoi An Old Town is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. The canals are still operative and floating down on a Friday Eve was indeed delightful.
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Hopping around the world, one saree at a time and Hopping around the world, one saree at a time and acing it like a pro :)
All credits to two women I've grown up admiring for their precision in carrying sarees anywhere and everywhere, no matter what!
I had picked up this jamdani during my trip to Dhaka earlier this year, and it turned out to be the perfect attire for a summer morning in Hue. Paired it up with my favorite blouse from @parama_g designed by @aru.nisha ❤️
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Just one of those photos that can be framed for li Just one of those photos that can be framed for life!
Hanoi Train Market, July 2022.
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Hey there, you adventurous & wanderlust-bitten soul! Welcome to my blog and thanks for stopping by!

I'm Riyanka, a happy-go-lucky gypsy soul who's always on her toes, mostly daydreaming about the faraway lands and wondering 'Where To Next?' I essentially focus on backpacking and budget trips, slow traveling, eco-tourism, and volunteering journeys where one can have a more immersive local experience. I love to weave stories with unfiltered words and emotions, that are from my own journeys and experiences, sprinkled with the learnings from the roads.

An absolute foodie and a die-hard ‘mountain-aholic’, you’ll mostly find me sitting at mountainside cafes on weekends, binging on momos and Maggi but occasionally, I love to get drunk by the beaches as well!


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