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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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36 Hours in Khajuraho: Exploring The Temples Of Love, Life & Worship

by RiyankaUpdated on September 22, 2021November 15, 2019
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I wasn’t much keen about exploring the ancient temples oozing with beautiful sculptures and intricate artwork until I met RD. Well, yeah, he did shift my attention towards the mystical …

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North Sikkim The Doi Host
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Wandering Across North Sikkim With The Doi Host!

by RiyankaUpdated on February 9, 2022November 9, 2019

It’s true that social media does affect us in some way or the other, and when it comes to traveling, we do get influenced by other people’s experiences and stories. …

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Amboseli National Park, Kenya | A Photo Blog

by RiyankaUpdated on September 22, 2021November 3, 2019

When you think about the BIG 5 & thrilling game drives in Kenya, it’s pretty obvious that the first name which comes to your mind is that of Maasai Mara. …

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One-Horned Rhinos In Jaldapara
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An Encounter With The One-Horned Rhinos In Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary!

by RiyankaUpdated on January 29, 2021October 23, 2019

Getting to spot the wildlife in India always seemed like a dream to me! For the last couple of years, I’ve tried my luck several times, at different Wildlife Sanctuaries …

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Chandra Taal
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Chandra Taal: Myths & Mysticism About ‘The Moon Lake’

by RiyankaUpdated on September 22, 2021September 9, 2019

Have you ever visited a place twice and noticed how nature changes & unfolds itself differently? Well, it has happened to me a couple of times, and recently, I was …

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How To Spend 48 Hours in Koh Phi Phi Islands
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How To Spend 48 Hours in Koh Phi Phi: Island Hopping & More

by RiyankaUpdated on December 2, 2021September 5, 2019

“And me, I still believe in paradise. But now at least I know it’s not some place you can look for, ’cause it’s not where you go. It’s how you …

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A Journey To Krabi
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A Journey To Railay, Krabi – The Discoveries & The Madness, And Everything In Between!

by RiyankaUpdated on June 10, 2020August 6, 2019

Well, it was indeed a pretty long journey! I had to take a flight from New Delhi to Chennai, where my friend (the one for whom this trip happened!) joined …

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Exploring The Best Of Kerala: A Photo Story Of God’s Own Country!

by RiyankaUpdated on September 22, 2021July 16, 2019

To put it in the words of the Lonely Planet, “This slender coastal strip is defined by its layered landscape: almost 600km of glorious Arabian Sea coast and beaches; a …

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A Month In Kenya
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A Month In Kenya – Exploring Beyond Maasai Mara!

by RiyankaUpdated on December 2, 2021June 16, 2019

“You are going for a month? That’s long enough!” “What will you be doing there for a month?” “Is Kenya safe to stay for so long?” Even while I was …

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Guide For Exploring Hampi
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The Ultimate Backpacker’s Guide For Exploring Hampi In Just 48 Hours

by RiyankaUpdated on September 30, 2021June 10, 2019

The Lonely Planet describes the place as – “A fantasy world of rocks and ruins”. Well, it’s more real than fantasy, a world that was once covered with richness and …

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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 ❤️
Vietnam, July 2022.
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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.
Hanoi, July 2022.
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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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Ha Long Bay, July 2022.
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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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