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A Kathputli Colony folk artist
Delhi, India, North

Puppeteers, magicians and fire eaters of Delhi

As long as I can remember, I have always objected to poverty or slum tourism and was not overly excited […]

September 30, 2026
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Goa, Guest Posts, India, Top Experiences, West

My favourite things to do in Goa

Sea, spices, forts, lush greenery, gorgeous rivers, waterfalls, golden beaches, flea markets and a postcard-pretty old town…Goa has many charms. […]

September 30, 2026
Jaipur photo blog
India, Rajasthan, West

Jaipur memories in photos

The romance of the Jaipur rain With the rain clouding up the Cologne skies leaving the air smelling mildly acrid, […]

September 27, 2026
women walking home in Kalimpong
East, India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips, West Bengal

Kalimpong Travel Guide

Kalimpong is a sleepy hill station in West Bengal, India. Located just 50 kilometers away from Darjeeling, this hilly town […]

September 27, 2026
kalimpong slow travel is very relaxing
East, India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos, West Bengal

The art of doing nothing: Kalimpong Slow Travel

What can I say about our Kalimpong slow travel break? That it was lovely, intrepid, lazy and much needed, after […]

September 27, 2026
experience kalimpong in summer
East, India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos, West Bengal

Things we did for a relaxing Kalimpong experience

It is said that Kalimpong has got its name from Kalibong or Kaulim, which is a local fibrous plant used […]

September 27, 2026
kalimpong slow travel is very relaxing
East, India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos, West Bengal

Kalimpong and the art of doing nothing

What can I say about our Kalimpong break? That it had been lovely, intrepid, lazy and much needed, after our […]

September 27, 2026
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India, Kerala, South

Life along the Kerala Backwaters and what makes it a perfect slow traveling destination

No trip to Kerala is complete without a visit to its unique backwaters and it is quite fitting that the […]

September 19, 2026
India, Ladakh, North, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Offbeat Ladakh Family Road Trip: Highlights in Photos

Some journeys remain difficult to summarise because every stage feels like a separate adventure. Our offbeat Ladakh family road trip […]

September 6, 2026
India, Ladakh, North, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

The Final Leg: Nubra Valley

The final leg of our 21-day offbeat Ladakh itinerary took us from Leh to Nubra Valley, crossing the stark high […]

September 6, 2026
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I am Svetlana, a travel writer, teacher, and mom. This blog is all about my experiences from around the world.   READ MORE

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