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Asia, Malaysia, Outside India, Photo Essays, Street Art, Travel Extras

Georgetown Penang steel sculptures

Georgetown Penang’s urban art history is relatively young. It all started in 2008 when Georgetown received the prestigious title of […]

July 20, 2025
Asia, Malaysia, Outside India, Photo Essays, Street Art, Travel Extras

Georgetown Penang street art

In my opinion, Penang wins hands-down anytime over Kuala Lumpur, and this beautiful island is full of interesting things to […]

July 19, 2025
#Malaysia #Georgetown #travelblog #maverickbird
Asia, Malaysia, Outside India

The delight called Georgetown

Situated off the northwestern coast of Malaysia, Penang is a real charmer. Heavily favoured by the tourists, the state is […]

July 18, 2025
Street food in Kuala Lumpur is reputedly the best in Chinatown
Asia, Food Thoughts, Kuala Lumpur Food Walk, Malaysia, Outside India, Travel Extras

Discovering Ramadan and food in Kuala Lumpur

I love food and I love walking. Thus, the combination of the two suits me just fine, especially if I […]

July 17, 2025
Beautiful architecture is one of the reasons to visit Kuala Lumpur
Asia, Malaysia, Outside India

30 pictures that will make you want to visit Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia and I have a love hate relationship. Some of my biggest travel disasters have happened there, and from being […]

July 16, 2025
Asia, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

10 Things I Stopped Packing While Traveling Around Asia

Honestly? I used to pack my suitcase as if I were going to live for about six months without the […]

June 8, 2025
Travel tips
Asia, Outside India, Thailand, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Smart Travel Tips for Thailand: A Comprehensive Guide

Thailand, known for its captivating beaches, vibrant cities, rich culture, and historical wonders, is a dream destination for many travelers. […]

September 17, 2024
village near Hoa Lu
Asia, Asia, Outside India, Travel Extras, Trip Itineraries, Vietnam

An offbeat Vietnam itinerary for 14 days

Vietnam itinerary Vietnam is an unmissable destination in Asia. Affordable, exotic, diverse, and gorgeous, its hassle-free tourist visa makes it […]

August 24, 2024
A tea garden in Central Vietnam
Asia, Culture Peeps, Handicrafts, Outside India, Travel Extras, Vietnam

Glimpses of Central Vietnam cottage industries

Discovering Central Vietnam: Cottage Industries and Local Culture Recently, a French friend and I recently had a very interesting discussion. […]

August 23, 2024
visitng tribal villages of central vietnam with da lat easyrider
Asia, Outside India, Vietnam

Da Lat Easyrider: Exploring the Wonders of Central Vietnam

If I were to tell you that I explored Central Vietnam on a motorbike with an unknown man whom I […]

August 22, 2024
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