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beautiful prison island
Africa, Outside India, Tanzania

A day trip to Prison Island from Zanzibar

The next morning dhow cruise to Prison Island was the perfect way to start a day. I left the hotel […]

March 6, 2019
local woman of stone town
Africa, Outside India, Tanzania

Stone Town, slave market, and spice gardens of Zanzibar

It is easy to wander through the narrow alleys of Stone Town, when your hotel is located right in the […]

March 5, 2019
zanzibar sunset over indian ocean
Africa, Outside India, Tanzania

Welcome to Zanzibar the island paradise of East Africa

It takes just a fifty minutes speed boat ride to reach the very beautiful Zanzibar island. Located off the coast […]

March 5, 2019
malaria is a major reason why people get sick in singapore
Asia, Outside India, Singapore, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

What to Do If You Get Sick in Singapore

As a densely populated tropical city, Singapore is no stranger to tropical diseases and other forms of illnesses. Fortunately, Singapore’s […]

February 25, 2019
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India, Published Work

My Cairo as an expat with The Simple Things

Here’s how it is to live in Cairo as an expat. This heartfelt article has been featured on the UK […]

February 19, 2019
bamboo rafting in chiang mai
Asia, Outside India, Thailand, Top Experiences, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Chiang Mai things to do and what to avoid

Known as the “Rose of the North”, Chiang Mai is filled with fun things to do (and things to avoid). […]

February 18, 2019
Asia, Outside India, Thailand

Doi Inthanon National Park, a relaxing nature trip from Chiang Mai

Doi Inthanon national park is a popular Chiang Mai day trip and is usually combined with a few waterfalls and […]

February 16, 2019
Asia, Outside India, Thailand

The best of the Chiang Mai temples

Quaint, laid back and an absolute delight, Chiang Mai is steeped in rituals of Buddhism and temples. There are more […]

February 15, 2019
A little girl from the thai hill tribes applying make-up
Asia, Outside India, Thailand

Is there a responsible ethnic way to visit the Thai hill tribes?

Recently I was bullied online on a social media travel group for enjoying an elephant ride with my two-year-old child. […]

February 13, 2019
Asia, Outside India, Thailand

Visiting the Chiang Mai local markets: a taste of the local life

Nothing gives a better insight into local shopping like a loud and sprawling market and I happened to bump into […]

February 9, 2019
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